Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be...

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ining in June 2025 as executive vice president, global product, and chief product officer, Anderson has been tasked with overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle for both ICE- and electric-powered vehicles, including hardware, software, services and user experience. Anderson is well-known in the EV community. Before joining GM, Anderson designed, developed and launched several industry-defining products as chief product officer at company he c...

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om the Supply Chain Resilience Fund, under the Leading Company Supply Chain Resilience program hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. Volta Energy Solutions Canada is an overseas subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materials, a Korean company engaged in advanced materials production for the EV and display industries. VESC is expected to receive the supply chain resilience funding starting at the end of 2026 to support the construction of ...

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Olectra Greentech, India penalized over delay in completing Seetharampur EV plant On December 18, 2025, Olectra Greentech Limited reported a delay in completing the full factory construction of its Greenfield EV Manufacturing Facility at the Industrial Park, Seetharampur, Hyderabad, Telangana, following which Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TSIIC) levied a penalty of about INR 25.8 million for the period from November 12,...

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Daimler Buses to supply up to 500 EV Buses to De Lijn, Belgium On December 15, Daimler Buses announced that the Flemish public transport company De Lijn has signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 500 electric buses. Under the agreement, De Lijn has already ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

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Leapmotor to unveil B03X, reveal B05 interior, and launch B10 hybrid EV at Brussels Motor Show 2026 On December 18, Leapmotor announced that it will unveil the B03X in Europe, reveal the B05’s interior design, and launch the B10 Hybrid EV with range-extender technology for the European market, at Brussels Motor Show 2026. The B03X is a fully electric B-segment crossover built on the Leapmotor’s new global platform. It features modern aerodyna...

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CarBEV, VinFast forge strategic partnership to advance Philippine EV ecosystem Reported on December 15, 2025, CarBEV entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast during a signing ceremony in Hanoi. The partnership brings together VinFast’s global EV expertise and CarBEV’s local operating platform to fast-track the rollout of electric mobility solutions in the Philippines. Joint initiatives will ...

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UK vehicle production decrease 14.3% to 65,932 units in November On December 19, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for November decreased 14.3% over the previous year to 65,932 units. Passenger car production was down 1.7% to 63,126 units and commercial vehicle production was down 78.0% to 2,806 units year over year (y/y).Vehicle exports down 21.2% (y/y) to 49,907 units and do...

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CarBEV explores collaboration with Tesla and Intercharge to support EV expansion in Philippines Announced on December 18, 2025, CarBEV, the Philippines’ first all-electric fleet provider, held discussions with Tesla and Intercharge Corporation aimed at accelerating EV adoption and strengthening the rollout of charging infrastructure. The talks focused on developing a more robust, dependable, and scalable EV ecosystem, highlighting the importanc...

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Posco to join integrated electric arc furnace steel mill construction project in Louisiana, the U.S. Several South Korean media sources reported that Posco will join and invest in a project to build an integrated electric arc furnace steel plant in Louisiana, the U.S., with Hyundai Steel and other partners.  The steel mill will have an annual production capacity of 2.7 million tons and plans to start commercial production in 2029. The total inve...

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Japan to revise governmental subsidies for CEVs from January 2026 based on US-Japan tariff agreement The Japanese government has decided to revise the “Subsidies to Promote the Introduction of Clean Energy Vehicles (CEV Subsidies)” policy from January 2026. Tokyo is making a final adjustment to raise the subsidy cap for electric vehicle (EV) purchases from JPY 900,000 to JPY 1,300,000 and lower the cap for fuel cell vehicle (FCV) purchases fr...

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CES 2026: PTC, Lamborghini demonstrate Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision On December 18, PTC announced that at CES 2026 it will demonstrate how Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A utilizes the Intelligent Product Lifecycle to improve the development process by creating a centralized product data foundation that connects design, engineering, and operations, and enables AI-driven transformation. The Lamborghini Revuelto, its first high performance ele...

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ict, Tamil Nadu, with a planned investment of about INR 2 billion to scale its aluminium die‑casting capacity. The expanded plant will house new High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) machines ranging from 1,400 to 4,400 tonnes, enabling production of conventional internal combustion engine components, EV parts, and large structural castings under one vertically integrated facility. A new shed of nearly 13,000 sq. metres is planned to accommodate the...

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ous R&D centre under the Department of Science and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Voltasun Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for industrial performance validation of sodium-ion pouch cells made from Sodium Vanadium Phosphate (NVP) cathode powder material. Under the MoU, ARCI will develop and supply 80 Nos of 5Ah pouch cells for evaluation and potential commercialisation of its sodium-ion battery technology. ARCI has developed th...

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Oben Electric, India raises INR 850 million pre Series B funding On December 18, Oben Electric raised INR 850 million in a pre‑Series B funding round from several Indian American family offices, along with existing investors, taking its total funding to INR 2.85 billion. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its national retail footprint, increase brand visibility, and accelerate new product development and launches.  The electric...

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Exicom, India rolls out Exicom One service for large scale EV charger deployment On December 18, 2025, Exicom Tele-Systems Limited launched Exicom One, a turnkey EV charging deployment and operations solution that bundles site assessment, civil and electrical work, charger installation, backend software, and ongoing operations and maintenance into a single service for CPOs, fleets, and EV manufacturers. The offering is intended to support large r...

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AESC begins production at new EV battery gigafactory in UK On December 16, AESC started production at its new 15.8 GWh electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK. The plant will supply lithium-ion batteries for UK-made electric vehicles, including the new Nissan Leaf. Once fully operational, AESC’s UK workforce will grow to about 1,000 people. The company has invested over GBP 1 billion in the UK. Based on AESC Group press release...

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FAW Hongqi launches HS6 PHEV flagship SUV On December 16, FAW Hongqi launched the HS6 PHEV large 5-seater flagship SUV. The model is available in one 4WD and two FWD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 178,800 to CNY 228,800. The HS6 PHEV measures 4,925mm long, 1,970mm wide, and 1,740mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,925mm. The HS6 PHEV features the Honghu hybrid platform. Equipped with a 110kW/225Nm 1.5T dedicated hybrid engine, a 168kW/340Nm pe...

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rmance computing units and a full-stack software offering. The Augmented Valeo Panovision, showcased in a demo car, includes driver and interior monitoring systems with an integrated camera and adaptive warning based on a driver’s gaze to help reduce distracted driving. It will also present a new EV platform that combines ultra-compact and optimized thermal management systems for improved aerodynamic and fast charging, versatile eAxles (magnet ...

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JPJ announces top 20 EV registrations by brand in Malaysia in Jan - Nov 2025 Reported on December 12, 2025, data released by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) outlined the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) brands registered in Malaysia from January to November 2025. BYD continued to dominate the market with 11,870 registrations, maintaining a clear lead over Proton, which recorded 7,784 units. Tesla ranked third with 5,468 registrations, w...

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