ARCI, India and Voltasun sign MoU to validate NVP-based sodium-ion pouch cells On December 17, 2025, the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous 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)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Ampere unveils rapid-developed of Renault Twingo E-Tech with LFP pouch cell pack On November 27, Ampere announced that Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is equipped with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, marking the first model to use pouch-type cells. The design fits more cells in the same space and reduces the use of critical metals such as cobalt and nickel, supporting more sustainable EVs without losing safety or performance. With the LFP ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

, telematics, and service support. VW: Presenting the ID. Buzz to highlight its use case for commercial urban fleet operations. Fastport: The Fastport eQuad quadricycle prototype is built for last mile delivery operations, with swappable batteries, bike lane width, and engineered to carry up to 650 pounds. Following AutoMobility 2025, the LA Auto Show will be open to the public from November 21 to 30, 2025. (LA Auto Show release on November 14, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Wrightbus, UK unveils Generation 2 Electroliner with major range and safety upgrades On November 13, Wrightbus launched the Generation 2 Electroliner, which is its most advanced and efficient battery-electric bus yet. Developed through a multi-million-pound in-house battery programme, the new Gen 2 range offers up to 375 miles of range on a single charge, upgraded thermal management with a reversible heat pump system and enhanced battery safety t...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

ff-road performance and superior drivability in a lightweight package. Production of the DT12-VL is planned to begin in December 2025. Compatible with the Detroit DD13 engine, the DT12-VL is available for Freightliner 114SD and Western Star 47X. The DT12-VL features include a torque rating of 1,650 pound-feet, rear PTO, 12 forward speeds, and up to four reverse speeds. The DT12-VL supports gross combination weights up to 80,000 pounds. The DT12-V...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Ola Electric, India issues clarification denying alleged battery tech leak amid media reports On November 9, 2025, Ola Electric clarified to stock exchanges that media reports alleging a technology leak involving a former LG Energy Solution executive are incorrect. The company said it has no interest in the pouch-cell technology referenced in those reports and that its 4680 “Bharat Cell” uses advanced dry-electrode technology in a cylindrical...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Henkel, Germany, launches new thermal potting solutions for electric vehicle components On November 7, Henkel presented Loctite SI 5643 and Loctite SI 5637. Both Loctite SI 5643 and Loctite SI 5637 are two-component, fast-curing, low viscosity thermally conductive silicone potting compounds for high-performance power electronics. These potting solutions are optimized for crucial EV power conversion components such as on-board chargers and inverte...

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Ontario announces VW PowerCo construction milestone in St. Thomas On October 28, the Ontario government announced a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to become Canada's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery plant with initial production set to begin in 2027.  With contracts awarded to two Ontario-based companies, concrete pouring is officially underway at PowerCo’s USD 7 bil...

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Jeep unveils 2026 Grand Cherokee with all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine On October 28, Jeep introduced the refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee, featuring the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The new powertrain produces 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, delivering class-leading fuel efficiency, a 6,200-pound towing capacity, and an estimated 529-mile range. It also debuts the industry’s first high-volume use of Turbulent Jet Ignition t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

rporation (TDK) to develop battery technologies that utilize Gelion’s Sulfur battery Cathode Active Material (CAM). This material is being developed through a multi-year partnership between Gelion and the Max Planck Institute. Gelion will now commence production of laboratory-scale materials with pouch cell prototyping by TDK at its plant in Nagano, Japan.  The main objective will be to progress to prototype lines for the qualification of batt...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

e, improving rigidity and lowering the centre of gravity for better handling. The battery uses a new aluminium frame for enhanced safety and crash protection. For maximum energy density and charging capability, Porsche uses a lithium-ion battery with six interchangeable modules and 192 large-format pouch cells. The cells consist of a graphite-silicon anode and a nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminium cathode (NMCA). The design increases energy density...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

presence of a Cadillac crossover EV,” according to Cadillac Europe. The 2025 Optiq is being introduced in Europe in the fully equipped Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trim levels. Both configurations come standard with a dual-motor, AWD powertrain delivering 304 metric horsepower and 480 Nm (354 pound-feet) of torque, powered by an 85 kWh (75 kWh usable) battery pack compatible with DC fast charging, offering a range of 425 km (264 miles) on a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

iter Hurricane Twin Turbo engine, which delivers 420 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, set to begin production later in 2025.  The 2026 Grand Wagoneer REEV delivers an estimated 647 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, paired with a liquid-cooled 92-kWh battery pack that efficiently incorporates the pack using a pouch cell format in a parallel configuration, offering an anticipated total range upwards of 500 miles. Power flows in sequence from the 3.6-liter V6...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

es. ACEA said that the changing of key safeguard parameters, in particular the lowering of quotas and the doubling of the out-of-quota tariff to 50%, will significantly reduce the possibility of relieving pressure in the European market through imports. A new rule of origin based on the “melt and pour” principle will restrict imports further and create a massive administrative burden for European users of imported steel products. The Commissi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

GM’s relocation to new world headquarters in Detroit gets closer Overnight from October 9 to 10, work crews installed the GM logo high onto the Hudson's Detroit office building in downtown Detroit. The 20-feet-tall by 20-feet-wide logo was said to weigh 3,000 pounds. The action comes as Hudson’s Detroit announced a major milestone with the completion of a 12-story office building, that among other companies, will house the future GM global he...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

n Commission proposed limiting tariff-free import volumes to 18.3 million tons per year, representing a 47% reduction compared to the 2024 steel quotas. The out-of-quota duty will be doubled to 50%, up from the previous 25% applied under the safeguard mechanism. It will also introduce a “Melt and Pour” requirement for the traceability of steel markets. The proposed measure is fully WTO-compliant. It will offer strong and permanent protection ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

epartment in April launched a Section 232 probe on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, claiming at the time that a “small number” of foreign suppliers had dominated U.S. imports due to subsidies and “predatory trade practices.” The investigation covered trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds, their parts, and derivatives. International Motors, LLC formerly known as Navistar, is most reliant on imports, with about 98% of its U.S. mar...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

OXLiD Ltd has been awarded GBP 533,000 grant funding from the Government’s DRIVE35 programme, facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). This funding will support scale-up and independent validation of Gelion’s proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) technology in high-energy multi-layer pouch cells, a critical step towards commercial adoption in defence, aerospace, and automotive markets. The project will be delivered in collaboration...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ing high energy density, long cycle life, and stringent safety standards, these cells are designed for high-end EVs, commercial energy storage, special-purpose vehicles, and outdoor power supplies. Camel Energy presented its full voltage platform, covering from 12V to 48V, and a range of prismatic, pouch, and cylindrical cell formats. These products support diverse applications such as starting, traction power, dual-purpose energy, and backup sys...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

tform integrates ProLogium’s “Superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery”. Rimac Technology will bring its expertise in designing scalable, high-performance battery packs.  They will work on developing a battery pack architecture that integrates ProLogum’s solid-state pouch cells to eliminate traditional module structures, thereby reducing weight and complexity.  The battery pack will aim to achieve superior gravim...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09