Ilika, UK secures grant to develop 50Ah solid-state battery A-sample On July 15, Ilika announced that it has secured additional grant support to produce its first Goliath A-Sample solid-state batteries for automotive use. The funding comes from the newly launched Demonstrate fund, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), in a 12-month, GBP 3 million collaboration programme, of which Ilika will receive GBP 1.25 million in grant funding....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Battery Show Europe 2025: WACKER, Germany to showcase advanced silicone solutions for E-Mobility On June 2, WACKER announced that it will unveil new silicone products designed for electric mobility at the Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart from June 3–5, 2025. The key highlights are: SEMICOSIL 9649 TC: a thermally conductive gap filler for power electronics in EVs. It helps transfer heat from electronic components to the vehicle’s cooling...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

hers, and industry experts. The project was funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). RECOVAS focused on extending the life of EV batteries through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. The project successfully built a working circular supply chain and achieved several key goals that support battery circularity. Key achievements of the project include: EMR’s multimillion-pound investment in a Birmingham recycling facility capable of proc...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/12

e Vietnam’s transition to green transportation.  Measuring (LWH) 6,200x 2,200x 2,900 mm with 180-mm ground clearance when fully loaded, the EB 6 is powered by a 140-kW rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 420 Nm of torque and a top speed of 90 km/h. The bus is equipped with a 179.5 kWh LFP battery, offering a range of over 250 km and fast charging capability (20% to 80% in 70 minutes). It also features advanced safety systems. The EB 6 c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery system with built-in fire extinguishing feature Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it has developed a new battery system that prevents thermal runaway within batteries. This technology puts out fire immediately by spraying a fire extinguishing agent when a battery cell catches fire. That can prevent heat from being transferred to adjacent cells, causing thermal runaway. The battery system developed...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Global EV battery installation Jan-Feb up 40.3%, CATL on top with 38.2% share On April 8, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in February 2025. For January to February, the global battery installation increased 40.3% to 129.9 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 67.5% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 17.7% and Japanese manu...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

Eaton’s 3-in-1 battery vent valve for EVs first to meet new SAE standard On March 20, Eaton announced that its innovative 3-in-1 battery vent valve is the first on the market to align with the new SAE J3277 standard designed to evaluate non-destructive water intrusion testing for Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) used in electrified vehicles (EVs).  Eaton’s 3-in-1 battery vent valve combines three critical functions, passive and act...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

Gotion High-tech provides high-performance battery pack for Sterra ES REEV sedan Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-tech) provided a high-performance battery pack for the Sterra ES REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) sedan of Exeed, a Chery high-end sub-brand. The battery pack: supports fast charging, with a charging time of 17.5 minutes from 20% to 80% state-of-charge; delivers a range of up to 1,645km; works normally at minus 35 degrees...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

GlobalData blog: From hot to not: a new means to cool batteries Whether lithium-ion, solid-state, or sodium-ion, all types of current and future battery cells will produce heat when charged or discharged. There is the potential that solid-state cells might be so thermally robust and efficient that high performance cooling may not be required, but we are still yet to see this technology enter mass production. Higher charging rates will produce mor...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

GlobalData blog: Insights from InterBattery 2025: Korean battery manufacturers showcase innovations amidst global market challenges GlobalData attended the 2025 InterBattery event in Seoul, Korea, from March 5-7, 2025. This year, 688 exhibitors participated, including Korean battery cell manufacturers, raw material providers, and manufacturing equipment suppliers. Concurrently, the Korean Battery Industry Association (KBIA) hosted The Battery Con...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

before insurance). This Malaysian market’s first electric pickup truck available to private buyers is a CBU-imported model from China. It is also known as the JAC Hunter EV. The double-cab T9 EV is equipped with 2 motors (95 PS and 218 PS), churning out a combined 516 Nm of torque. Its 88-kWh LFP battery is good for a range of 340 km (WLTP standard). With a maximum 88-kW DC charger, 45 minutes are required to charge from 15-80%. Besides an EV t...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Honda EV Hub in Ohio prepares for flexible production with new manufacturing means On February 3, Honda detailed the company's flexible approach that positions Honda to build internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid-electric, and battery electric vehicles (EVs) on the same production lines at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, by late 2025. Honda and LG Energy Solution are committed to invest USD 3.5 billion in a new JV battery facility, L-H Battery Compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

2025 under its luxury brand channel, MG Select. Both the vehicles are slated for launch this year and the pre-reservations have commenced. The MG Cyberster Roadster features electric scissor doors with built-in dual radar sensors to enhance opening and closing safety. It incorporates a slim 77 kWh battery pack with a thickness of just 110 mm, designed for improved aerodynamics with a Kammback design. The MG M9 limousine includes three rows of se...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

South Korea’s Aluko to build new plant in Tennessee, the U.S. Several South Korean media sources reported that an aluminum manufacturer, Aluko Co., Ltd., will build its first US manufacturing base in Madison County, Tennessee. The capital investment in this project is expected to be USD 36.3 million (JPY 5.59 billion). The new factory will supply aluminum battery cases to a battery plant to be built in its neighboring site by BlueOVal SK LLC., ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/25

iaomi brand have laid a solid foundation for the hot sales of the SU7. Moreover, its unique appearance, design and precise product positioning are also a major contributor to the rapid increase in its product sales. Secondly, the SU7 has demonstrated strong product strength in terms of performance, battery life and intelligence. Xiaomi Auto’s heavy investment in technology, research and development – including full-stack self-developed intell...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

ABLIC launches BMS malfunction monitoring IC ABLIC Inc., one of the MinebeaMitsumi Group companies, started selling a new series of battery monitoring ICs that allows autonomous driving vehicles to keep driving when electrically-powered vehicles' battery monitoring systems (BMS) are broken. It complies with ISO26262, a functional safety standard to lower the risk in case of a device malfunction. The company aims to make BMS safer. The newly devel...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

ca (Hyundai) is recalling 145,235 vehicles including the 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, 2023-2025 Genesis GV60, 2023-2025 Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and 2023-2024 Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power. Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as well as update the ICCU software. Most ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

for the Flying Flea has been developed in-house. The FF-C6 features a reimagined version of the original Flying Flea's front suspension. It has a forged aluminum Girder fork and articulating mudguard. The flowing forged aluminum frame provides a lightweight yet strong structure. It has a magnesium battery case for weight-saving and cooling. To leverage the full capabilities of the FF-C6. Royal Enfield has developed a central Vehicle Control Unit...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

GlobalData blog: Paris Motor Show 2024, Chinese automakers secure their entry into Europe Chinese automakers commanded attention at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, underscoring a remarkable shift in the global automotive landscape. The event is increasingly becoming a stage for Chinese automakers to showcase their vehicles, highlighting their growing presence and intention to carve out a significant share of the European market amidst a domestic slowd...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

its A290 sporty electric hatchback and premiered the A310 β concept while Citroën showed a “95% complete” version of the flagship C5 Aircross. Ford even enlisted Eric Cantona to unveil its new all-electric SUV, the Capri. Visitors flocked to Renault’s stage to see the all-new 4 and 5 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), with the former model a clear show favourite judging by the crowds it attracted. A robust contingent of Chinese automakers...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25