SAIC Motor deploys EI humanoid robot on mass production line On March 27, SAIC Motor deployed the Nengzai No. 1, its first embodied intelligence (EI) humanoid robot employee, on the battery mass production line for Buick’s Electra E7 SUV for key operations such as cell picking and loading. For both SAIC Motor and China’s automotive industry, this marks the first case where a humanoid robot is truly applied to a mass production line. Developed...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

BYD files lawsuit in U.S. court, seeks refund of IEEPA tariffs On January 26, BYD Auto Co. filed a lawsuit at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York (Case No. 26-00847) against the U.S. government challenging President Trump's authority to impose tariffs, and requesting a refund for all levies paid since April 2025, according to court documents. In the lawsuit, four of BYD's U.S. subsidiaries challenge Trump's use of the International...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

way these OEMs are attempting to improve the in-car experience—emphasizing infotainment, interactivity and immersion as key value drivers in future software-defined vehicles. From another perspective, the implication is that legacy European carmakers no longer view Brussels as just a product showcase anymore, but an experiential arena to compete against Chinese brands for attention and engagement in the Electric Vehicle (EV) space. With the Eu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

ill says that "production models" of the 0 Series SUV and Saloon will arrive in 2026. Honda’s EV Hub in Ohio consists of the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), the East Liberty Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP). The lead site for the assembly of electric models, the Marysville plant builds the EV battery module and its controlling hardware, and EV battery pack for EV assembly at both MAP and ELP. AEP does the megacasting of the aluminum EV batt...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/17

hicle which will effectively be a small (max length 4.2m), affordable BEV. Vehicles meeting the criteria for this segment will be counted as 1.3 sales rather than one sale (they will earn ‘supercredits’), offsetting sales of other vehicles that contribute poorly to CO2 reduction. A €1.8 bn ‘battery booster’ to promote domestic battery cell production, mostly via interest-free loans to European industry participants developing sites in t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Suzuki Motorcycle India launches Suzuki e-ACCESS electric scooter On January 9, 2026, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) announced the launch and commencement of bookings for its first electric scooter, the Suzuki e-ACCESS, priced at INR 188,490. The Suzuki e-ACCESS is powered by a 4.1 kW motor delivering 15 Nm torque with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. The scooter features three ride modes (Eco, Ride A and Ride B), revers...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

inability Plan 2026), you are working to improve profitability. While expanding your business globally, how are you working to achieve profitability in the on-going, challenging business environment? A1. We have been dealing with a difficult situation for several years. This includes issues such as CASE, semiconductor shortages, the coronavirus, and the Ukraine war, which either have caused or are still causing raw-material and labor costs to ris...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

ou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), SAIC Maxus unveiled the eDeliver RoboBUS and eDeliver RoboVAN driverless vehicles. Both vehicle models adopt the Hongtu intelligent HD-map-free algorithm to eliminate the need for HD maps for mapping and shorten commercialization cycle. In the case of unfamiliar road networks and complex urban scenarios, the vehicles perform perception, prediction, and route planning in real time. Additional...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

lf-maintenance. Pivotal: Presenting Helix, an all-electric personal flying aircraft with fixed wing tilt capability and vertical takeoff and landing designed to offer short range commuter air mobility AutoMobility LA is also expanding the commercial and fleet category with the Fleet Innovation Showcase, with zero emission fleet vehicles, hydrogen innovation, commercial delivery platforms, and integrated fleet services, including: Rivian: Presen...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

front and 18-inch rear wheel setup, USD front fork, chain drive, and an off-road mode with switchable ABS, ensuring adaptable performance for city and trail riding. Its connectivity options include a round touchscreen cluster, app and smartwatch integration, lean-angle sensing ABS, and a magnesium battery case for improved cooling and reduced weight. As the event, Royal Enfield also launched the new Bullet 650, Classic 650 125th Anniversary Spec...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

is now taking orders for 2026. Cadillac’s Celestiq started at around USD 340,000 before options for 2025, but is now raising the price for 2026 to the “low $400,000s”. Cadillac says the higher price reflects additional standard features, including eight years of connected service. As was the case for 2025 models, the final price will depend entirely on the client’s desired options on the model that is hand-built at GM’s Global Technica...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

BorgWarner to supply battery system for HOLON’s autonomous shuttle On October 30, BorgWarner announced it has secured a contract to supply its battery system to the all-new HOLON urban, a 15-person, Level 4 autonomous, fully electric shuttle being assembled in Jacksonville, Florida beginning in 2027. The contract is BorgWarner’s first supply of battery technology for autonomous vehicles produced in North America.  BorgWarner will supply its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

GAC Aion names new vehicle model developed with JD, CATL “Aion UT super” On October 23, GAC Aion named a new vehicle model developed with JD.com, Inc. (JD) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) the “Aion UT super”. The Aion UT super measures 1,385mm in width and 2,750mm in wheelbase. The Aion UT super features: a high-capacity 500km-range battery, with every swap taking as short as 99s; a battery degradation mechanism and d...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

ology. Over three days, the tests checked communication between the truck and charger, system security, charging performance, current flow, and emergency shutdowns. These steps are key to making sure trucks and chargers work together safely and reliably. Highlights included charging a 480 kWh truck battery to 90% in under 40 minutes, running a stable 1000 A session with peak power of 740 kW, and reducing current from 1000 A to 0 in under 3 mins. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Ilika, UK launches PRIMED programme to advance solid-state battery development On September 22, Ilika announced the start of its PRIMED Solid-State Battery programme. The programme brings in Jaguar Land Rover and Professor Paul Shearing of Oxford University in strategic steering roles, joining existing partner HSSMI. The PRIMED programme aims to produce P2 prototype cells, develop 50Ah A-Sample batteries, create a Production Scale Model, and comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

re coefficient (NTC) resistor input capability to the MLX91230 (Hall-effect) and MLX91231 (shunt interface).  The integration of the NTC input into the MLX91230 and MLX91231 sensors improves the detection of variations in system temperatures. The MLX91231 (shunt interface) offers an additional use case of compensating for the shunt resistor's residual variability over temperature. The new NTC input is ASIL C compliant. The new NTC input pin enab...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

setting of the Messe München. One welcome surprise is that the “Open Space” exhibition had a huge array of models on display, despite being free to attend, and was among the backdrop of the city’s most iconic historic attractions like the Residenz and City Hall Glockenspiel. As has been the case at other events in recent years, the Europe vs China paradigm was apparent at IAA Mobility. Indeed, this rivalry was the focus of my article rega...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

II: The Rise In 2022, Hyundai’s new plant came online, starting with the production of the Creta SUV (Q1 2022) and Stargazer MPV (Q3 2022). The automaker’s sales surged, rocketing from 3.16k units in 2021 to 32.0k units in 2022 and 35.5k units in 2023. In addition, the Indonesian government’s Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) incentive policy supported Hyundai in producing the IONIQ 5 BEV, enabling the company to gain momentum and the confiden...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

GlobalData blog: The rise of FHEVs across Asia-Pacific Over the last few years, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have been the focal point of the electrification trend, while Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) have also recently gained traction. However, across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China), Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FHEVs) are quietly re-emerging as the preferred electrification pathway. In mark...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

WACKER, Germany to launch fire-safe silicone rubber ELASTOSIL R 531/60 for EV battery busbars at K 2025 International Trade Fair On August 7, WACKER announced that it will unveil ELASTOSIL R 531/60, a new silicone rubber designed to insulate busbars in high-voltage EV batteries at the K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber from October 8–15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany. It can be processed by extrusion and offers a cost-effec...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12