er “PPES”), a joint venture (JV) between Toyota and Panasonic, announced that it has started up a new production line at its Himeji Plant and begun mass production of a new model of prismatic lithium-ion battery for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A new BEV battery will be installed in Toyota Motor Corporation’s bZ4X and Lexus RZ, both scheduled for release from this autumn onward, as well as Subaru Corporation’s Solterra. The product i...

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Second phase of JMC Group R&D building breaks ground On September 29, the second phase of a JMC Group R&D building broke ground. As a crucial step for JMC Group to develop a high-level R&D platform, the project is designed to focus on the independent tackling of core technologies, such as intelligent cockpits; autonomous driving; battery, motor, and electronic control systems; new automotive electrical architectures; and new intelligent chassis. ...

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Nissan reported in talks with Ford, Stellantis on electrified models for U.S. Nissan Motor Co. is reported to be in discussions with multiple OEMs to supply an electrified vehicle based on its Rogue crossover, according to two people with knowledge of the talks. The potential partners include Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis, but not General Motors, one of the people said. The compact crossover would feature Nissan’s e-Power hybrid system, which u...

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Volvo Car USA announces upgrades, new models in electric 2026 lineup On October 7, Volvo Car USA today announced details of its 2026 fully electric lineup, highlighted by major upgrades to the 2026 Volvo EX90 as well as the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants for U.S. customers. Upgrades to the 2026 EX90 include a new 800-volt electrical architecture that delivers faster, more efficient charging, adding up to 155 miles of ...

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rk U15 has a maximum range of 850 kilometers under SORT2 conditions and carries up to 90 passengers. The event also featured the debut of U11DD and U12 for the European market. Yutong also presented the full lifecycle value of electric buses through the launch of EV Long-Life Tech. By advancing its core battery, motor, and control technologies, Yutong has pioneered a durable vehicle design, achieving a 15-year lifespan or 1.5 million kilometers t...

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POSCO, Korea, completes drive motor core plant in Poland, to launch production soon On October 2, POSCO INTERNATIONAL announced that it has completed its drive motor core plant in Poland. It is built with an investment of KRW 94.1 billion on a 100,000 square meter site. It will begin trial production in October and start full-scale mass production in December 2025. The completion ceremony was held on October 1, 2025.  The Poland plant has an ann...

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pect the company’s sales slump to continue. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota sales climbed 14.2% y/y, driven by light trucks and hybrids. The RAV4 and midsize SUV Grand Highlander posted strong results. Electrified vehicles (Toyota + Lexus) accounted for 45.8% of total sales in the month. Toyota Motor North America commented that “strong demand continues across the lineup.” Honda fell 0.4%, marking its second consecutive monthly decline. N...

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al from its Board of Directors to invest up to INR 8,776 million, issued by Ola Electric Technologies Private Limited (OET), a fellow subsidiary within the group. OET, incorporated on January 6, 2021, is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bangalore, focusing on R&D, manufacturing of EVs, and core components such as battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames. OET operates through a vertically integrated model and distributes products through...

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Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks to unveil concept car and other models at Japan Mobility Show 2025 On October 1, Isuzu Motors Limited and UD Trucks Corporation announced that the two companies will exhibit at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025 from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme of “Move the World, Envision a Colorful Future,” the two companies will present diverse mobility solutions for a better world. Is...

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Dongfeng Motor partners with Tencent to create new model of synergy between the automotive and internet industries On September 28, Dongfeng Motor announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent in Wuhan. Under the agreement, the two companies will strengthen cooperation in smart technologies, digitalization, and globalization. Their joint initiatives will focus on advancing innovations in intelligent driving and intellige...

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Perseus, and SODA.Auto, UK, to develop AI powered human–machine interface On September 25, Perseus Motor Corporation, Europe’s first AI-native EV brand, announced an alliance with SODA.Auto, a leader in AI and Software Defined Vehicles, to co-develop the world’s most advanced AI-powered human–machine interface (HMI). Under the alliance, Perseus will lead conceptualization, design, and product definition, embedding AI as the core layer of ...

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DFMC, Huawei inaugurate joint innovation lab On September 19, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) inaugurated a joint innovation laboratory with Huawei. Aiming to promote the digital and intelligent innovation cycle of high-quality business operations along the entire automotive value chain, the two companies will develop more solutions for joint innovation. Leveraging DFMC’s profound accumulation in automobile R&D, production, supply, sales, and...

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Volvo Cars launches upgraded 2026 EX90 with faster charging and powerful 800V system On September 23, Volvo Cars announced that it has started sales of the upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90 in Europe, featuring hardware and software enhancements. It offers faster charging, while a core computer upgrade brings advanced safety, collision avoidance, and driver support features. The new features include safety alerts for slippery roads, hazards, and accident...

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Renesas, Deepal to deepen cooperation Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) signed a cooperation agreement and inaugurated a joint innovation center with Deepal in Chongqing. The agreement concerns multiple areas such as joint R&D, technology sharing, and market expansion.The two parties plan to launch in-depth cooperation on core technologies such as intelligent driving and New Energy Vehicle battery, motor, and electronic control systems, t...

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Musashi Seimitsu to enter battery business to grow its electric motorcycle business into core revenue source for the future Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) will enter the business of batteries for electric motorcycles. The company will supply ARC Ride Kenya Limited (ARC Ride), a Kenya-based startup providing electric motorcycles with replaceable batteries, drive motor systems produced in India for scooters that ARC Ride wil...

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Mitsubishi Motors launches all-new Eclipse Cross Electric SUV for European market On September 18, Mitsubishi Motors announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Eclipse Cross battery electric vehicle (BEV) for the European market before the end of 2025. Its world premiere event will take place in Brussels. The all-new Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV built on the CMF-EV platform and designed exclusive...

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Mitsui High-tec to keep high levels of investment in EV motor core business Mitsui High-tec, Inc. (Mitsui High-tec) will continue high levels of investment in its motor core-related business for electric vehicle (EV) drive motors. The motor core business has been going according to the company’s plan in the first half of the fiscal year that started in February (H1 FY2025). On the other hand, Mitsui High-tec revised its FY2025 operating income ...

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Nissan to realign global design operations, closing San Diego and Sao Paolo operations On September 17, Nissan Motor announced a strategic realignment of its 7 global design operations to 5 as part of its Re:Nissan plan. Nissan will better align resources while embedding technology at the core of the design process - enabling faster decision-making, deeper creative collaboration, and more agile responses to market shifts. NDA (Nissan Design Ameri...

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high-efficiency performance of Infineon’s CoolGaN G5 power semiconductors, combined with its self-developed intelligent algorithms, to target improved drivetrain efficiency, breakthrough power density levels, and compliance with official requirements for range and size. The MoU aims to design GaN motor drive technologies to optimize solutions for 48V-72V wide-voltage adaptation and inverter control, providing compact, highly compatible core com...

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Posco International wins order for EV drive motor core from North American manufacturer Several South Korean media sources reported that Posco International Corporation, a trading company of the Posco Group, has won an order for electric vehicle (EV) drive motor cores from a North American manufacturer. The supply volume will be 3 million units in total, and the revenue from this order is expected to reach KRW 600 billion (JPY 66 billion) at leas...

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