V-Green joins Vikki Bank to expand EV charging and battery swapping network in Vietnam Announced on April 1, 2026, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Vikki Bank have formed a strategic partnership to grow Vietnam’s electric vehicle infrastructure. The collaboration will deploy EV charging stations and electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets for VinFast users, supporting a more sustainable and connected EV ecosystem. Under...

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BYD, Changan, Chery, Denza, Deepal, DFSK, Foton, GAC Motor, Geely, GWM (Great Wall Motor), Jetour, Kia, Lotus, Lynk & Co, MINI, MG (Morris Garages), Omoda | Jaecoo, Radar (Geely Radar EV pickup), Rox, Golden Apex Trucks & Equipment Corporation, JAC Motors, and Tata Motors. MIAS 2026 will spotlight developments in electrification, efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility, alongside concepts such as overlanding and alternative-energy commerci...

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’s first intelligent passenger vehicle company to be approved by the Chinese authorities for safety officer-free road testing of intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs). This marks a new stage for unmanned ICV operations. In 2026, CaoCao Inc. plans to develop more urban markets in China, explore the development of Robotaxi operations in Hong Kong, and deploy Robotaxis in international markets. From a CaoCao Inc. press release...

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pon Chemical Industrial) announced on April 2 that they have established a joint venture for electronic component materials and other products. The joint venture will focus on materials for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other applications. By combining the technological capabilities and development and evaluation know-how of both companies, they aim to accelerate the pace of research and development. The new company, “TDK-NCI Advanc...

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terial business, from current KRW 1 trillion (JPY 110 billion) in sales to KRW 2 trillion (JPY 220 billion) by 2030. Prior to this, the company positioned automotive electronic components, semiconductors, and next-generation displays as the main areas of its business and integrated related advanced development research organizations under its advanced materials research laboratory. In the automotive electronics field, the company provides solutio...

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Stellantis reportedly in talks to build Leapmotor EVs at idled Brampton, Ontario plant Stellantis is reportedly in talks over options for building electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada with Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., according to people familiar with the matter. The development follows on changes in Canadian industrial policy as a result of imposition of tariffs and other pressures from the Trump administration on OEMs to mov...

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ArcelorMittal starts production of industrial coil on new production lines in France On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that the teams from the electrical steels department at the Mardyck site (Nord) successfully produced the first industrial coil on the new production lines. The electrical steels produced at the Mardyck and Saint Chély d’Apcher (Lozère) sites are critical to the development of e-mobility. They are essential for manufacturi...

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try, and integrated charge-air cooling. The V6 Otto engine represents a major technological step forward. With two fuel pumps, higher injection pressure, adjustable turbo geometry, and integrated cooling in the intake system, it provides strong power, quick response, and better fuel efficiency. The development of the engine involved solving a number of technical challenges, including new mounting points for the turbocharger, the design of the int...

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Melexis, Belgium launches MLX80339 IC for BLDC motor deployment On March 31, Melexis announced the new MLX80339, a code-free three-phase fan driver IC designed to deliver efficient and low-noise motor control, enabling quick deployment of BLDC systems without the need for software development. The MLX80339 features a code-free setup and a simple tool that allows motor driver prototyping in under 15 minutes, reducing development time and effort. I...

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PLANET and NV Gotion reach MOU for EV and energy storage partnership in Thailand Announced on March 26, 2026, Planet Communication Asia PCL (PLANET) and NV Gotion Co., Ltd. (NV Gotion) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 20 for the joint development of electric vehicle (EV) solutions and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supporting clean energy adoption in Thailand and the ASEAN region and contributing to PLANET’s New...

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ronment Subaru Corporation (Subaru) announced on April 1 that it has signed a commitment line agreement with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Mizuho Bank) and other institutions to receive a loan of up to JPY 100 billion without credit screening. The fund will be used for "growth investment" such as research and development for vehicles and next-generation technologies, as well as capital investments. Amid drastic changes in the market environment, it has esta...

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ng materials for electric vehicles (EVs) to establish new EV-related businesses, expecting rapid market growth. However, due to the slowdown in the growth rate of the EV market in Europe and the United States, and changes in the environment surrounding EVs, such as automakers reconsidering their EV development plans, the establishment of the joint venture has been canceled. Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings initially planned to establish a joint ve...

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utility vehicle at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. This SUV design study previews the brand’s first fully-boxed body-on-frame architecture, a new platform that has been confirmed to underpin a production midsize pickup to be built in the U.S. and be delivered by 2030.  While still in development, Hyundai confirmed that its future body-on-frame vehicles will be designed in America, developed for America, and built in America using H...

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w trucks to receive new features, applications, and cabin interface updates through OTA software updates, reducing the need for workshop visits and improving vehicles over time. The platform is designed to support future autonomous driving systems. The platform is designed to bring faster software development and regular updates to the commercial vehicle industry. It will run on high-performance computers in TRATON’s new vehicle architecture 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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Sharp to judge feasibility of EV business after Golden Week, according to new President Kawamura Sharp Corporation’s (Sharp) Senior Executive Managing Officer, CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer) Tetsuji Kawamura (64 years old), who will become the new President Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on April 1, attended a company press conference held at its head office in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, on March 31. He stated that the company, which aims...

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a new van in Argentina, aimed at competing with models such as the Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The model would undergo adaptations for the South American market, similar to the strategy used for the Amarok. The van is expected...

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he scope of Tesla’s plans for the campus that already stretches across 2,500 acres in southeast Austin. Permit documents indicate Tesla is seeking to add 5.2 million square feet of new building space to the Gigafactory Texas campus. The initial phase calls for a 2-million-square-foot research-and-development facility adjacent to the existing gigafactory, with the full-scale development eventually requiring “thousands of acres.” Construction...

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ompany Operated (DOCO) EV supercharging stations across key national highway corridors by FY 2027, backed by an SBI financing partnership under the EV Mitra scheme. Under the DOCO model, landowners, entrepreneurs, and institutions can invest from INR 10 million per station while ChargeZone handles development, commissioning, and operations. The stations will carry charging capacities of 500 kW to 1.5 MW, covering corridors including Delhi–Mumb...

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rtnership with Lynk & Co in Europe, subject to final agreements. The partnership makes Volvo Cars the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co cars in Europe, managing sales, servicing, and brand operations, supporting the Lynk & Co’s growth plans in the region. The responsibility for Lynk & Co’s global development, product certification, and operations outside Europe will remain with its parent company, Geely Auto Group. The partnership will help Lyn...

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