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...

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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...

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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...

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new sedan and hatchback come with the efficient 1.0-liter turbo engine with 116 hp and torque of 160 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The new Spark EUV, a 100% electric urban subcompact vehicle, that has a 75 kWh electric motor, equivalent to 102 hp and torque of 180 Nm, with a 42 kWh battery that provides a range of up to 360 km (NEDC cycle). The new Captiva EV will arrive in Brazil, while the new Captiva PHEV will arrive in Argent...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage announces photo-relay for automotive batteries with 1800V blocking voltage Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City) has unveiled its new “TLX9165T” photo-relay that supports 800V automotive battery systems. Efficient operation of battery systems is required to improve the charging time and range of electric vehicles (EVs), and electrically isolated photo-relays are used...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

ne Plant (AEP), celebrating the largest Honda auto engine plant in the world.  As part of the Honda EV Hub, AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible motors on the same production lines. AEP has added three new processes to produce the aluminum EV battery case, including: megacasting, friction stir welding (FSW) and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) machining. When EV production begins in 2026,...

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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

r Vučić reached out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on behalf of Stellantis' Kragujevac plant, Serbia over problems with rare mineral exports due to U.S. tariffs. Xi responded positively and had already instructed Chinese authorities to work closely with Serbia and speed up approvals as a special case. Stellantis Kragujevac plant manufactures the Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen C3, has struggled to get key materials at affordable prices. These in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

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

EMR Group concludes RECOVAS project to reuse and recycle EV batteries On May 7, EMR Group, UK announced that it has wrapped up the RECOVAS consortium, a four-year project aimed at building the UK’s first circular economy for used EV batteries. The group includes carmakers, recyclers, researchers, and industry experts. The project was funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). RECOVAS focused on extending the life of EV batteries through re...

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