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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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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BMW upgrades Munich plant for EV production from 2027 On April 2, BMW announced that its Munich plant has been upgraded with modern technology. The plant is now more efficient, flexible, and digital, and is ready to support EVs and the Neue Klasse. Even during redevelopment, the plant continued producing up to 1,000 vehicles per day. New facilities such as body shop, modern assembly areas, and logistics spaces have been built, along with upgrades...

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REDSEL Project unveils next-gen EV electrical architecture for future electric vehicles On March 30, Silicon Austria Labs, along with Infineon Technologies Austria and AVL List, developed innovative solutions for modern high- and low-voltage vehicle electrical systems, enabling more compact, reliable, and fault-tolerant architectures for future electric vehicles. The REDSEL research project focused on developing a flexible and fail-safe electrica...

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Geely Auto launches Azkarra REV SUV On March 31, Geely Auto launched the Azkarra REV (range-extended vehicle) SUV. The vehicle model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 107,900 to CNY 120,900. The Azkarra REV adopts a streamlined fastback design and measures 4,680mm long, 1,892mm wide, and 1,650mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,778mm. The Azkarra REV features an FWD layout. Equipped with a super range-extending system that c...

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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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Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings cancel establishment of Swedish JV for EV battery casing materials On March 31, Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (Toyo Seikan) announced the cancellation of its plan to establish a joint venture in Sweden with TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TOPPAN Holdings) to manufacture casing materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). In June 2024, Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings agreed on the establishment of a ...

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NYIAS 2026: Subaru unveils all-new, three-row 2027 Getaway electric SUV On April 1, Subaru of America unveiled its all-new, all-electric 2027 Subaru Getaway at the New York International Auto Show as its fourth electric vehicle in the company’s growing EV portfolio. The three-row 2027 Getaway features front and rear electric motors that deliver 420 hp combined. Standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive combined with 8.3 inches of ground clear...

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NYIAS 2026: Kia exhibits EV3 as competitive entry-level EV On April 1, the all-new 2027 Kia EV3 made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show as an affordable, entry level EV SUV within a compact footprint. The EV3 will be available in five trim levels: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT when it goes on sale in in the U.S. in late 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to launch. Based on the company’s 400V Electric G...

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Cambodia’s new tax cuts include electrified vehicles and EV components, effective April 1 Reported on March 29, 2026, the Cambodian government has introduced significant tax reductions on a range of goods, including hybrid (HEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), and fully electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming to stimulate economic activity and promote the adoption of green technology. Effective April 1, import duties on PHEVs will drop from 35% to 7%, while...

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South Korea’s Intellivix to develop EV battery fire prevention technology with S&Inno South Korea's Intellivix Co., Ltd. has agreed with S&Inno to jointly develop technology to prevent electric-vehicle and battery fires and to detect abnormal conditions. By combining Intellivix's fire-prevention technology with S&Inno's next-generation thermal-runaway-prevention technology, they aim to solve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifica...

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SK On to name North American battery JV with Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America” Several South Korean media sources reported that SK On Co., Ltd., a South Korean secondary battery manufacturer, unveiled that it had decided to name its battery joint venture with the Hyundai Motor Group “Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA).” The joint venture, established by the two companies on a 50:50 basis, is curr...

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GM idles 1,300 workers temporarily at Factory ZERO as EV demand drops On March 30, General Motors confirmed that it has temporarily laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory ZERO EV plant less than three months after a mass layoff and reduction to a single shift. Workers at the plant were laid off March 16 and are set to return April 13 as EV demand decreases. GM in October announced plans to lay off 3,400 workers at EV and battery plants across the ...

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ChargeZone, India targets 1,000+ DOCO supercharging stations by FY 2027 On March 31, ChargeZone announced plans to deploy over 1,000 Dealer Owned, Company 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 de...

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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. ...

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Visteon inaugurates new High-Voltage Electrification Laboratory in Palmela, Portugal Visteon Corporation announced that its new High-Voltage Electrification Laboratory at the Visteon Technology and Innovation Center in Palmela, Portugal, was formally inaugurated on March 16, 2026. The new facility will accelerate the development and validation of key EV technologies, including wired and wireless battery management systems, power conversion units,...

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BYD launches Song Ultra EV electric SUV On March 27, BYD launched the Song Ultra EV midsize battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,900 to CNY 179,900. The Song Ultra EV measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,840mm. The Song Ultra EV features a rear-motor RWD layout. Powered by a single 240kW/305Nm or 270kW/305Nm permanent magnet synchronous moto...

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port, its new B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The all-electric Fastport eQuad will be featured in a dedicated press event from 1:20–1:40 p.m. ET on April 1 at the EV Hybrid Test Track where the vehicle will be demonstrated. Fastport enables commercial customers to...

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Shriram Pistons, India, widens MoA to cover EV motors, ADAS, smart lighting and e-drive systems On March 28, 2026, Shriram Pistons & Rings received MCA approval to expand its main object clause, moving well beyond its traditional piston and engine components business to cover a wide range of new automotive and EV-related product categories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade tracti...

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BIMS 2026: Isuzu D-MAX EV launched in Thailand, locally assembled from THB 1,591,000 Announced on March 24, 2026, Isuzu Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. showcased 15 vehicles at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show. The display included 10 standard models, ranging from the D-MAX pickup to the MU-X SUV, alongside five customized vehicles. The company’s new mascot, YUU CHAN, was brought to life in 3D on a large LED screen. Among the highlights, t...

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