Mazda signs agreement to build new EV battery assembly plant in Yamaguchi, Japan On September 4, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Yamaguchi Prefecture and Iwakuni City regarding the construction of the "Mazda Motor Corporation Iwakuni Plant," a new lithium-ion battery pack plant in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as announced in January 2025. Based on this agreement, construction will commence in November...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

LG Energy Solution to supply battery cells to Kim Long Motor’s electric buses Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution) agreed to deliver battery cells for the electric buses to Kim Long Motor in Vietnam. The batteries to be supplied are believed to be NCM-based 46-series cylindrical batteries (diameter: 46mm). Meanwhile, Kim Long Motor will build its own battery pack plant in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

ProLogium, Taiwan, and CEA, France, partner on removable and recyclable solid-state battery modules On September 3, ProLogium Technology and the CEA announced a partnership to develop an innovative solid-state battery module with a “Design-for-Disassembly” structure.  ProLogium and CEA directly address industry pain points in recycling and circularity. The enhanced module architecture enables individual cells to be replaced independently.  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Ashok Leyland, India shared further update on battery project, CALB not investing On September 2, 2025, Ashok Leyland issued additional details regarding its recent announcement to invest in the battery ecosystem for a sustainable India. It clarified that CALB, its Chinese battery partner, will not be making any financial investment in the venture; rather, the immediate scope of the relationship is limited to importing battery cells. Ashok Leylan...

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SVOLT continues to drive Thailand’s EV ambitions, hits 10,000-battery pack milestone in July Announced on August 27, 2025, executives from Great Wall Motor Thailand (GWM) and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, on August 25, visited SVOLT Energy Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The plant recently celebrated the production of 10,000 EV battery packs in July 2025. Established as a joint venture between China-based SVOLT En...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Kim Long Motor partners with LG Energy Solution for EV battery production in Vietnam On August 28, 2025, Vietnam-based Kim Long Motor and LG Energy Solution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for battery supply. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide cylindrical battery cells, while Kim Long Motor will manufacture and assemble complete battery packs, establishing a strategic partnership between a leading global energy compan...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

ural environments as part of the European H2Haul project, aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission logistics in Europe. The trucks are equipped with fuel cells developed by OPMobility in collaboration with VDL ETS, providing an emission-free range of around 450 km. They feature a 210-kWh battery pack and a 40 kg hydrogen storage capacity, divided over seven lightweight carbon fiber tanks of 241 liters each at a pressure of 350 bar. Thi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

ere of Honda 0 Saloon Prototype, the flagship model of the series and Honda 0 SUV Prototype the prototype of a mid-size EV SUV, which will be the first Honda 0 Series model to be launched to market. Exhibits for motorcycle will include CUV e: electric personal commuter powered by Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery and Rebel 1100 S Edition Dual Clutch Transmission large-size cruiser. Honda will also exhibits the full-size interior mockup...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel plant starts this month, with a capacity of 3.6 million wheels yearly, mostly booked by OEMs. Its new battery pack plant near Pune aims for SOP in January 2026, with INR 3 billion peak business secured from a two-wheeler OEM. New R&D and testing center...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

South Korea’s Grinergy to build a new LTO battery plant in Scotland South Korea’s Grinergy announced that it had initiated the design of a new LTO (lithium titanium oxide) battery plant in Dundee City, Scotland. This new plant will be built through Titavolt, a joint venture established with its UK partner. The new plant will have LTO cell manufacturing facilities, battery pack assembly areas, and a logistics hub. The batteries produced at thi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

Leapmotor NEV battery pack project to go into production in September On August 15, Zhejiang’s Wuxing Media Integration Center (WMIC) announced that four production lines under a Leapmotor project on New Energy Vehicle (NEV) battery packs are currently being debugged on site, and that the entire project is expected to go into production in September. The project is scheduled for the construction of eight automotive power battery production line...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Kautex leads RESiLiTE project for next-gen battery packs for vehicles and aircraft Kautex Textron GmbH & Co., KG (Kautex) is coordinating the newly launched RESiLiTE (Robust, Economical, Silicon-rich, Lightweight, and Thermally Efficient battery packs) project, co-funded by Horizon Europe with approximately EUR 6.2 million in support. This three-year project, which commenced in July 2025, aims to develop innovative battery packs for automotive ap...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Nanointech, Korea and Vocai, Israel partner on battery packs for e-mobility and storage On August 19, Nanointech Co., Ltd., a leading battery pack supplier, and Vocai Ltd., a pioneer of next-gen battery safety and analytics, signed a definitive agreement for the supply of Vocai's ED-10A product series for use with Nanointech's battery packs. The partnership will enable Nanointech to expand its business to additional global markets. Battery packs ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Changan Auto launches 2026 Deepal L07 intelligent sedan On August 18, Changan Auto launched the 2026 Deepal L07 midsize intelligent sedan. The model is available in two range-extended electric (REEV) and four battery electric (EV) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 135,900 to CNY 159,900. The 2026 Deepal L07 REEV is equipped with a 1.5L super range extender, the next-generation Force Super-Integrated Electric Drive system, and an RWD layout, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

acticality with performance. The SUV measures 4,380 mm in length, 1,860 mm in width, and 1,650 mm in height, with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, positioning it within the B-segment SUV category. Powering the Jaecoo 5 EV is a single electric motor producing 211 hp and 288 Nm of torque, paired with a 58.9 kWh battery pack. The front-wheel-drive setup enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h. On a single charge, the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

ty buses for Calgary Transit, complementing its current fleet of CNG and diesel buses. Production of the LFSe+ buses for Calgary Transit is expected to begin in 2027 at Nova Bus’s manufacturing plants in St-Eustache, Quebec and St-Francois-du-Lac, Quebec. The LFSe+ electric bus features a 564 kWh battery pack that provides a range between 340 and 470 kilometers on a single charge. It has a length of 40 feet, width of 102 inches, height of 129.6...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

BYD to begin Blade battery pack construction at Manaos plant in 2026 On August 13, it was reported that BYD will begin producing Blade battery packs at its Manaus, Brazil plant starting next year. Already used in the company’s passenger cars and electric buses assembled in Campinas, São Paulo, the Blade battery uses horizontally arranged LFP cells for improved space utilization, structural rigidity, and thermal performance. According to Marcel...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

form features multiple advancements to improve vehicle performance, efficiency and affordability. The platform has 20% fewer parts compared to a traditional vehicle and 25% fewer fasteners. It will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries for additional space and weight savings. The LFP battery pack will be a structural sub-assembly and serve as the vehicle’s floor, lowering the vehicle’s center of gravity and increasing the amoun...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

SK On renames its battery research center “Future Technology Research Institute” Several South Korean media sources reported that SK On Co., Ltd., a battery manufacturing subsidiary of SK Innovation Co., Ltd., has renamed the “SK On Battery Research Institute” located in the Daejeon Metropolitan City to the “Future Technology Research Institute.” The short-term challenge for this institute is to promote technology development to ensu...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

ite. According to Genesis, sales of the Electrified G80 in North America were discontinued as it adapts to shifting customer preferences and market conditions. The Genesis Electrified G80 launched in North America in 2022, replacing the combustion engine found in the traditional G80 with a 87.2 kWh battery pack that provided an EPA-estimated range of 282 miles. The Electrified G80 featured two electric motors that produced 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09