Ashok Leyland, India updates about Pillaipakkam battery pack facility In an investor update, Ashok Leyland announced that the construction of the battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai is expected to begin within 8-10 weeks and start production targeted for Q2 FY 2027 (ending September). The facility will initially produce battery packs for captive consumption and energy storage systems. In the second phase, capacity wil...

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IVECO’s facility in Ulm, Germany. The prototype is designed for longer routes using swap bodies instead of semi-trailers. It has an extended frame and a modified driver cabin to meet specific operational needs. The truck is equipped with a data logger to track performance. It monitors energy use, battery efficiency (5 batteries with 300 kWh total), and charging performance. The system is powered by an FPT eAxle, which generates output of 480 kW...

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Freudenberg to unveil Cell Caps 2 at Battery Show Europe 2026 Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a business group of Freudenberg SE, has developed Cell Caps 2, the next generation of battery cell caps for prismatic and cylindrical cells. The technology will be presented at Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, 2026, alongside cell-to-cell barriers, venting foam mats, and a preview of advanced battery cooling and heat pump c...

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UKBIC, UK installs new cell assembly line to expand cylindrical battery manufacturing On June 1, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) started installation of a new state-of-the-art cell assembly line at its facility in Coventry, UK, as part of the continued expansion of its Flexible Pilot Line (FPL). The new equipment will enable customers to produce tabbed and tabless 21700 and 4695 cylindrical cells. Separately, a new pouch cell assembl...

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EAS Batteries, Germany introduces ultra-high-power LFP cell On June 2, German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries announced the commercialization of its ultra-high-power lithium-ion LFP cell. The cell features Asahi Kasei’s Acetolyte acetonitrile-containing electrolyte, which offers high ionic conductivity to reduce internal resistance and enhance rate capability. The 22 Ah cell delivers a specific power of 2,550 W/kg during continuous discharge...

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Nissan, University of Oxford, UK, and Gelion collaborate on solid-state EV batteries On June 2, Gelion announced a three-year collaborative project entitled Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li–S (CoRe-SoLiS), alongside Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) and the University of Oxford. The project is commencing in June 2026. The total project cost is GBP 3.4 million. The Project aims to build and deliver a high-power (fast charge and disch...

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the sheer volume of advancements in capabilities at the one-square-mile site. GM committed USD 2 billion to the renovation and refurbishment of the campus ten years ago, in a way that honored Eero Saarinen’s original vision for it.  The investment included nearly USD 900 million for the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center and Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center, which provides a world-class battery R&D hub. GM also revamped all ...

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Jindal Mobilitric, India unveils R.40 and R.20 two electric scooters with LFP batteries On May 26, Jindal Mobilitric, the electric mobility venture of the Jindal group, unveiled its first two electric scooters, the R.40 and R.20. The R.40 is powered by a hub motor producing 4 kW peak power and 165 Nm torque, with a 3.66 kWh prismatic LFP battery offering a claimed true range of 135 km and a 0-40 km/h acceleration time of 5 seconds. Top speed is 7...

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Basquevolt, Spain launches BQV400L lithium-metal battery cell On May 22, Basquevolt announced the launch of the BQV400L, its first standardized battery cell powered by Basquevolt’s hybrid electrolyte technology. The company stated that the 27 Ah NMC lithium-metal battery cell offers an energy density of 402 Wh/kg and pulse power capability of 8.9C. The cell is manufactured in Spain, with 75% of its components sourced from Europe, and is expecte...

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ation announced that it has developed hub bearings that further enhance its highly advanced low friction performance, reducing rotational friction by approximately 66% compared with the conventional product, thereby contributing to improved energy efficiency of xEVs (electrified vehicles) including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). As a result, in BEV applications, energy efficiency ...

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Ford Energy takes ownership of former BlueOval SK battery plant On May 21, Ford Energy, a new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., announced that it has assumed ownership of the battery production plant in Glendale, Kentucky, following the closing of the BlueOval SK joint-venture disposition agreement.  The sprawling plant, which successfully ran EV battery production until December 2025, is now renamed Ford Energy Systems. Retooling will ...

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Novacium, France partners with GH Technology to expand Li-ion cell technology in Asia-Pacific On May 22, Novacium SAS, a French start-up specializing in material science and engineering, signed its first international commercial Letter of Intent (LOI) with GH Technology during the CIBF 2026 battery trade show. The partnership aims to expand access to Novacium’s advanced cylindrical lithium-ion cell technology across the Asia-Pacific region, inc...

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rol unit for its hydrogen drivetrain at its Landshut plant in Germany, marking a new step in its hydrogen mobility strategy. The component will be used in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen and serves as the central control unit of the high-voltage system, managing energy and data flows between the fuel cell system, battery, and electric drive. At the same time, the company is expanding production capacity for similar control units used in its Neue Kl...

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multiple powertrains with common interfaces to reduce complexity, speed development and target 20% cost efficiencies.  Covering the B, C and D segments, STLA One is engineered to optimize efficiency for each propulsion type and compete on cost with best-in-class competitors in Europe. It features Cell-to-Body design, by having the battery integrated into the vehicle structure, as well as new battery choices that include lithium iron phosphate (...

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front. Mercedes-AMG GT 55 generates output up to 816 hp and 1,800 Nm of torque, while the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 generates output up to 1,169 hp and 2,000 Nm of torque. Each axle has its own electric drive unit, supported by advanced silicon-carbide inverters for better efficiency and performance. The battery is completely new, combining technology from the AMG ONE hypercar and engineering expertise from Affalterbach and Brixworth, UK. It offers str...

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GM and Samsung SDI pause New Carlisle, Indiana battery plant construction On May 15, local officials in St. Joseph County, Indiana confirmed that General Motors and Samsung SDI are planning to pause construction of their planned USD 3.5 billion joint venture battery cell plant in New Carlisle, Indiana. Bill Schalliol, executive director of economic development for St. Joseph County, said the county is aware that site operations are expected to go...

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xpected compared to 2019 levels. Measured from the present day – given that around 100,000 jobs have already been lost since 2019 – this corresponds to a further reduction of approximately 125,000 employees. VDA stated that particularly the EU’s 2035 CO2 regulation, which would allow only new battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles to be registered, jeopardizes 50,000 automotive jobs in Germany. The association added that allowing technolog...

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e powertrain levels:   •  EX60 P6, with up to 307 miles of range   •  EX60 P10 AWD, with up to 322 miles   •  EX60 P12 AWD, with up to 400 miles (arrives at a later date) The EX60 is built on the company’s SPA3 platform, which introduces a number of advanced technologies, including cell-to-body technology, next-generation in-house developed e-motors, a new battery cell design, and megacasting construction. The 800V architecture o...

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Ola Electric, India to infuse INR 20 billion into EV tech and cell manufacturing subsidiaries On May 15, 2026, Ola Electric Mobility Limited's board approved a combined investment of INR 20 billion into two wholly owned subsidiaries: INR 15 billion into Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET) and INR 5 billion into Ola Cell Technologies Private Limited (OCT). Both investments are to be completed on or before May 14, 2027. OET, incorporat...

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H2Terminals announces 1,000-unit hydrogen EVFC truck supply agreement for UK and EU On May 13, H2Terminals Limited, the UK-based green hydrogen infrastructure company, announced it has agreed terms to import a range of 40 to 49-tonne hydrogen fuel cell tractor units into the United Kingdom and European Union, branded as the H2Truckster. The agreement, struck with a Hong Kong-based investor partner, covers up to 1,000 units drawn down on demand. ...

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