wly acquired plant in Konin, Poland. Ronbay will support Rock Tech by introducing experienced engineering and construction partners to facilitate the construction and ramp-up of the Guben facility and also explore potential joint investment opportunities. The parties will also collaborate on market development, including supporting Ronbay’s European offtake commitments and customer acquisition efforts in the battery and automotive sectors. Base...

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Egyptian Minister discusses development of automotive industry with Chinese companies On June 25, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Egypt participated in a roundtable dedicated to the automotive industry, held in Shanghai, China, with the participation of several Chinese companies. The minister announced that Egypt’s automotive industry is undergoing a transformation, focusing on expanding local manufacturing, strengthening value ch...

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ement Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp., Ltd. (SAIC Motor), and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). The new company’s business scope includes sales of batteries, sales of battery components and accessories, wholesale of automotive components and accessories, and technology development. From multiple press releases...

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nologies. As the company’s second innovation hub in China, the lab joins the Shanghai R&D Center to form a dual innovation engine, advancing motion from its turbocharging leadership to zero-emission differentiated solutions across mobility and beyond. The new center is focused on accelerating the development of high-speed, high-power density E-Powertrain systems for zero-emission applications. The E-Powertrain integrates an electric motor, inve...

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FORVIA HELLA establishes HELLA Ignite GmbH to advance development of software-only products Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has established a new company, HELLA Ignite GmbH (Ignite by FORVIA HELLA), to accelerate the development of software-only products and business models. The new entity is expected to employ around 40 software experts by the end of 2025. It will focus on developing both entirely new standalone software products and soluti...

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company has agreed with Toyota Motor to transfer the Alphard and Velfire minivans produced at the Inabe plant to Toyota's Tahara plant by the end of 2027.  Toyota Auto Body currently develops and produces commercial vehicles, minivans, and frame SUVs. Going forward, it will further strengthen the development and production of commercial vehicles, which is the origin of the company's foundation, and promote the development and production of next...

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dvantages converge, the two parties will promote the efficient integration between their respective resources in areas such as strengthening automobile trade and consumption, new alloy materials, lithium battery energy storage, and automotive equipment manufacturing to accelerate the deployment and development of the automotive industry chain in the city. From a BAIC Group press release...

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rations. Held at the site on the same day was a delivery ceremony for the first 1,700 cruising taxis for 2025, which, with intelligent connectivity technology and active safety features, will greatly improve operating efficiency and user experience and further boost the intelligentization and green development of transportation services in Guangzhou. Going forward, the two companies will continuously expand the scope of cooperation and deepen the...

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GlobalLogic, USA partners with PlaxidityX, Israel to advance development cycle for SDVs On June 26, GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company and leader in digital engineering, partnered with PlaxidityX, an automotive cyber security provider, to deliver an integrated and secure development environment for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). In the partnership, the PlaxidityX DevSecOps platform will be integrated into GlobalLogic’s SDV Cloud Framework....

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DOE notes over 990 electrified vehicles, 169 charging providers in Philippines as of June 2025 Announced on June 23, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has released updated information on available electrified vehicles and accredited EV charging stations under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). The number of EV brands and models in the market continues to grow. As of June 2025, the DOE recognizes 739 BEVs, 75 PHEV...

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iquid crystal and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. In addition to securing current operating capital, the company plans to utilize the funds for growth, including the mass production of high-value-added displays, sensors, and advanced semiconductor packages, as well as the research and development of next-generation technologies. The transfer price of the patent rights has not been undisclosed. Moreover, regarding the land and buildi...

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BMW Group relies on local partners at high-voltage battery assembly plant in Bavaria On June 26, BMW announced a major milestone in the construction of its new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Bavaria. Just over a year after construction began, the production facilities are being installed, marking significant progress in the development of batteries for the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs. The plant will supply sixth-genera...

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Atom, Russia completes production of VC series pre-production prototypes On June 25, Atom announced that it has completed the assembly of a batch of 26 VC (Vehicle Check) series verification vehicles. All of them have already been transferred to internal development teams for checking and calibrating all systems, comprehensive functional and certification tests, and validation of the design and processes. The next stage is the launch of the PT (P...

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Cenntro, US delivers 71 electric buses to European market On June 25, Cenntro Inc. announced the delivery of 71 special edition Logistar 450P (LS450P) electric buses to QEV Technologies, S.L., Spain. The LS450P units are part of a larger order received in early 2025 and represent a collaborative development between Cenntro and QEV. This special edition model received European Union M2 Type Approval, allowing its use for short-distance shuttle and...

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EV two-wheeler models, as well as the first EV three-wheeler. Suprajit has secured sensor supply contracts with two U.S.-based off-highway OEMs and two digital cluster export contracts from a major U.S. OEM. In India, the company will launch its first TFT cluster with a premium EV two-wheeler. The development of new sensors and cluster architecture is ongoing at the Suprajit Technology Centre (STC). In Actuation Systems (mechanical, motor, and s...

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India and Ohmium partner to develop green hydrogen microgrid solutions On June 25, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a Bengaluru-based provider of PEM hydrogen technology, to co-develop green hydrogen-based integrated power solutions in India.  Under this partnership, Ohmium will lead the design, development, and performance evaluation of a microgrid prototy...

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Honda opens new software development operation in Osaka On June 26, Honda Motor Co. announced it has opened Honda Software Studio Osaka, a new software development operation in April 2025, at the Grand Green Osaka, a commercial complex located in Umeda area. The new studio houses teams responsible for technologies realizing SDVs, including automated driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), various apps such as smart cabin apps, SoC (Sy...

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Bosch plans to invest over EUR 2.5 billion in AI-based solutions by 2027 Robert Bosch GmbH announced plans to invest more than EUR 2.5 billion in AI across its products and services by the end of 2027. By leveraging a vast vehicle sensor database and generative AI, Bosch aims to significantly reduce development times and deploy more advance driver assistance systems. It uses AI in automated driving to visualize the vehicle’s surroundings, perfo...

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Elektrobit partners with Foxconn to develop EV.OS, AI-centric software platform for SDVs Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) has signed a joint development agreement with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to co-develop EV.OS, a flexible and AI-centric software platform designed to accelerate the shift towards software-defined electric vehicles (SDVs). By combining Elektrobit’s expertise in automotive software with Foxconn’s strengths in ...

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Guangzhou to promote development of ICV, NEV industries On June 23, the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality issued the “Guangzhou Three-year Action Plan to Promote the Development of the Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) and New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Industries” (the Plan). With the “three horizontal technology paths (NEVs, autonomous vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)), three vertical technology paths (passenger vehicles,...

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