China to initiate COP supervision, inspection of on-road motor vehicles On June 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) decided to initiate the 2025 supervision and inspection of on-road motor vehicle manufacturers and the conformity of production (COP) of their models. On this occasion, the MIIT will draw sample vehicles from sources such as on-road motor vehicle manufacturers and automobile dealerships and strengthen...

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Zeon constructs new bio-research building in Yamagata Prefecture Zeon Corporation (Zeon) announced that it has established a new research facility to develop production processes for plant-derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the research and development of plant-derived synthetic rubber and contribute to the establishment of resource recycling. A new research building has been constructed on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezaw...

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ining full-scale commercial processing and cutting-edge R&D to increase the amount of available rare earth elements for use in permanent magnets. The Kingston Centre of Excellence will house Cyclic Materials’ first commercial “Hub” processing unit, leveraging the company's proprietary REEPure technology. The facility is designed to convert 500 tonnes of magnet-rich feedstock annually into recycled Mixed Rare Earth Oxide (rMREO), a product c...

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Schaeffler and NVIDIA partner to advance digital manufacturing On June 12, Schaeffler AG announced it has entered into a technology collaboration with NVIDIA. The partnership should help Schaeffler further digitalize its production processes and, ultimately, make them more efficient and agile.  Using NVIDIA Omniverse, Schaeffler is expanding its production elements, which will be integrated and simulated as digital twins, with goals of integrati...

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Cinemo, Germany to provide infotainment solutions technology for Mahindra electric SUV range On June 12, Cinemo announced that Mahindra has selected it as the infotainment technology provider for its range of electric-origin SUVs (eSUVs). Mahindra will integrate Cinemo’s CARS Connect Suite to deliver premium bring-your-own-device (BYOD) media experiences for its customers. Notably, the project progressed from kick-off to production in just six ...

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Tinci Materials, China plans lithium battery materials plant in Morocco On June 11, multiple sources reported that Tinci Materials Technology has signed an agreement with Morocco’s government to build a battery materials plant. It will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of electrolytes and other key lithium battery raw materials. The plant will be in the Jorf Lasfar industrial zone in El Jadida Province. Tinci will invest USD 28...

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MAN Truck & Bus to unveil upgraded Lion’s City 10 E eBus at UITP 2025, Hamburg On June 11, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it will showcase the updated Lion's City 10 E, featuring a new battery from MAN’s plant in Nuremberg at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg. The MAN BatteryPack uses the latest lithium-ion NMC technology and is on display from June 16–18, 2025. The 10.5-meter electric bus has two doors, four battery packs with 356 kWh capaci...

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Inceptio Technology, China joins Autoware Foundation On June 10, Inceptio Technology, an industry-leading developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, joined the Autoware Foundation as a premium member. It will collaborate on advancing cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies for the truck segment, leveraging its extensive series production experience. As a Premium Member, Inceptio will actively engage in Autoware Found...

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ership, OEMs, suppliers and service providers of all sizes across North America can participate in a unified, interoperable network that enables secure and standardized data sharing throughout the global automotive supply chain. Catena-X creates seamless, real-time collaboration—regardless of the technology platforms companies currently use. "With AIAG as the North American hub, we're enabling OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to achieve unpreced...

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EV uptake stall investment in electrification projects across North America. South Korea-based EcoPro described the construction halt as temporary, but because of “the current circumstances, it is premature to predict the duration of the suspension”. The project got under way in fall 2023, with production scheduled for early 2026, under the original timeline. Construction was paused for two lengthy periods in 2024. Ford was initially a joint-...

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VinFast launches supplier incentives in Vietnam, targeting 500,000 vehicle production by 2027 Announced on June 9, 2025, VinFast has unveiled a strategic incentive program, alongside a commitment to procure products from Vietnamese supporting enterprises within its automotive production supply chain.  During a conference attended by over 1,000 industrial and supporting enterprises, including 700 existing partners and 300 prospective collaborator...

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Thai EM Motor launches Legend Pro e-motorbike, sets ambitious growth targets Reported on June 6, 2025, EM Motor Co., Ltd., a Thai electric motorcycle manufacturer, has launched the Legend Pro, a new model with sleek design, smart technology, and robust performance. It features a 2,500-watt motor, 72V 24Ah lithium-ion battery, a top speed of 75 km/h, and a range of up to 80 km per charge. Safety features include a CBS braking system and dual shock...

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Basquevolt, Spain to focus on electrolytes for solid-state batteries On June 6, Basquevolt announced that its board of directors has approved to focus its activity on the development and supply of electrolytes for solid-state batteries. It will work closely with automotive OEMs and cell producers to offer this technology to multiple sectors. It plans to start industrializing and selling its electrolytes in 2027, relying on its technology and its ...

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Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology, China and ElevenEs, Serbia partner on cathode materials On June 6, ElevenEs Ltd. announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co., Ltd. to localize the supply chain of battery cathode materials in Europe. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such as LFP cathode materials, PVDF (polyviny...

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EBRO, Spain begins production testing of new s400 Hybrid SUV at Zona Franca plant On June 6, EBRO started the first manufacturing tests of the new EBRO s400 at its Zona Franca plant in Barcelona. It will help to validate the industrial processes and the first series models before the definitive start of commercial production. During this stage, product and process audits are performed, as well as complete functional tests of the vehicle, as a pre...

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OPmobility partners with startup AIRY Automotive on composite material 3D printing for lightweight battery casing OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” category at START...

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GlobalFoundries announces USD 16 billion total investment for U.S. semiconductor production and research On June 4, 2025, GlobalFoundries announced plans to invest USD 16 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities in its facilities in New York and Vermont. The investment is in response to the rapid growth in demand for next-generation semiconductors as artificial intelligence applications become more pre...

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ZF supplies OptiRide Electronically Controlled Air Suspension to Hyundai’s buses ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has delivered the fifth generation of its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) technology, OptiRide ECAS, to Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). Series production for HMC follows earlier rollout to one of the leading European CV manufacturers in late 2024. HMC started integrating the sys...

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Comau partners with Intecells, U.S. to advance cold plasma tech in battery manufacturing On June 4, Comau announced its collaboration with Intecells, US to improve how cold plasma is used in making battery cells. Intecells holds a patent for the new technology, and together they aim to help customers add it to their current production lines in a cost-effective way. The cold plasma technology already helps reduce cycle time and energy use during s...

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Dürr, Germany and GROB present concept factory for battery cell production at Battery Show Europe On June 3, Dürr and GROB announced that they will present a new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells at the Battery Show Europe. Key technologies include a dry coating of the electrodes, which does not require a drying process, and powerful Z-folder technology for cell assembly with integrated notching. The Activated Dry Electrode process ...

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