rt. Lightweight components made using die-casting and forging help reduce weight and improve recyclability. The suspension system connects the spring struts hydraulically, allowing the roll stiffness to change. Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé uses three axial flux motors combined with directly cooled battery cells. The battery system allows high power output repeatedly and also supports fast charging, even in very cold weather. The battery has an a...

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South African president discussed investment with Toyota On March 31, the President of South Africa met with executives of Toyota South Africa Motors at the sidelines of the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) and discussed investments in green mobility. The discussion focuses on hybrid electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, as well as local battery assembly and supplier development. Toyota South Africa Motors will invest ZAR 1...

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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...

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Komaki opens second LFP battery plant in Gurugram, India On March 31, Komaki Electric Vehicles commissioned a second lithium battery manufacturing plant in Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, spread across 40,000 sq ft with an investment of INR 300 million. The facility has a monthly output of 10,000 LiFePO4 batteries, translating to 120 thousand units annually, and the company claims it is the largest integrated EV battery manufacturing unit in North India. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business Freudenberg SE announced that its Freudenberg e-Power Systems business group was dissolved effective January 1, 2026. The company has discontinued its business in battery cells, modules, and systems, as well as activities related to fuel cell systems. Nevertheless, the hydrogen components business remains and has been integrated into Freudenberg Sealing Tec...

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ruary 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space. The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on global oil and gas markets. Transitioning to alternative technologies, such as battery-electric or hydrogen-cell HGVs, can mitigate impacts, and if fuel prices stay high, they could affect total ownership costs. The UK needs to i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

SEAT Martorell plant, Spain begins mass production of EV battery systems On March 25, SEAT & CUPRA started mass production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, Spain. These batteries will power electric models made there, including the VW ID. Polo. The battery systems use the VW Group’s Unified Cell, a global battery platform designed to work across different brands, regions and vehicle segments. The E-Box, known as the brain of the batte...

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BYD Xixian Site starts trial production, with annual output value estimated at CNY 8 billion On March 20, Shaanxi Province’s Xixian New Area authorities announced the launch of trial production at Xixian New Area BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. (BYD Xixian Site). Not only is the BYD Xixian Site one of the first Blade Battery 2.0 production locations, but it is also the core carrier for the mass production of the FLASH Charging technology. With a land ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Tesla reported in talks for USD 2.9 billion of solar manufacturing equipment from China Tesla Inc. is reportedly in discussions with several Chinese companies to acquire solar manufacturing equipment worth USD 2.9 billion, according to Reuters. Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, a leading maker of screen-printing equipment for solar cell manufacturing, is a top contender for the project and is reportedly seeking export approval from China's commerce mi...

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Mercedes Benz reveals environmental impact for new electric GLC SUV On March 23, Mercedes-Benz released its 360° Environmental Check for the new electric GLC midsize SUV. It shows the EV version can cut lifecycle carbon emissions by about two-thirds compared with the gasoline GLC. This is achieved through measures such as low-carbon aluminium, cleaner battery production, more recycled materials, and an optional certified vegan interior. During v...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Daimler Truck reveals Mercedes Benz eCitaro Fuel Cell electric city bus On March 23, Daimler Truck unveiled Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell, an electric city bus with a hydrogen fuel cell that works as a range extender. It combines the Citaro platform with modular batteries, charging systems, and electric drive technology. The bus can travel around 600 km and uses a 60 kW fuel cell mounted on the roof to extend driving range. In certain situation...

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GUS Technology, Taiwan, launches XNO battery products at Battery Japan On March 17, GUS Technology introduced a new range of fast-charging, high-power battery products at Battery Japan. These products are produced at its manufacturing facilities in Zhongli, Taiwan. Its cell performances enable 80% charging in 5 minutes, 5C fast charging at –30 °C, exceptional cycle life, and enhanced safety. High-power cycling at 5C/5C and 25 °C (20-80% SoC) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

RENERA, Russia, plans import substitution and localization of key battery components On March 17, RENERA LLC presented a roadmap for import substitution of critical components at the Third Industry Conference "Graphite 2026." RENERA stated that the total cost of achieving 100% localization of the cell will exceed RUB 140 billion. It is collaborating with Russian manufacturers of cathode and anode materials, conductive additives, binders, and foil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

German Institutions opens Berlin Battery Lab to advance sodium-based battery technologies On March 19, the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), the Helmholtz Centre Berlin (HZB), and Humboldt University of Berlin (HU) inaugurated the Berlin Battery Lab (BBL). The new facility will focus on developing and testing sodium-based battery technologies, including new materials, cell chemistries, and prototype manufacturing. The l...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ere are 308 vehicle models on the list in total, including 9 energy-saving and 299 NEV models. The vehicle models on the list are energy-saving passenger vehicles, energy-saving light-duty commercial vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Be...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

China releases 28th list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On March 18, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (28th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 66 passenger vehicles (including Xiaomi EV’s YU7, FAW Audi’s A6L, and BYD’s Datang), 25 buses, 54 trucks...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

the PEMC, though there are also some PE team members stationed at all 14 of Toyota’s manufacturing plants in North America.   •  PE, which works closely with Manufacturing Operations and the new Manufacturing Business Operations Group that was created in 2025, is comprised of five divisions: Battery Manufacturing Engineering; Environmental Facilities Engineering; Unit and Core Engineering; Engineering Excellence and Strategy; and Vehicle M...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

Chery Auto releases energy strategy On March 19, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (Chery Auto) held a battery event in Wuhu, Anhui to release an energy strategy. To address common battery charging, lifespan, and safety issues, Chery Auto launched the Rhino battery solution with a 500km range on an 8-minute charge and a lifecycle of up to 5,000 cycles. To date, the Rhino battery solution has developed into three lineups spanning two systems and three ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Hyundai deploys eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay On March 19, Hyundai Motor Company announced the deployment of eight Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 trucks in Uruguay. The initiative supports the Kahiros Project, aimed at decarbonizing Uruguay’s timber logistics through green hydrogen infrastructure. The project is led by the Kahirós Consortium, formed by Ventus, Fraylog and Fidocar, with a USD 40 million investment from Grupo Santan...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Porsche unveils high-tech battery manufacturing for next-gen Cayenne EV in Horná Streda, Slovakia On March 17, Porsche announced that it is making battery modules for the new Cayenne Electric at its Smart Battery Shop in Horna Streda, Slovakia. The facility has been upgraded into a modern technical center that supports Porsche in developing both products and manufacturing processes. Each battery module is made by combining 32 battery cells. Six ...

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