Elmos, Germany, opens new development site in Brno, Czech Republic On December 10, Elmos Semiconductor SE announced that it has opened a new R&D center in Brno, Czech Republic, on November 1, 2025. With this new location, Elmos is strategically expanding its development capacities and creating additional innovative strength for the next generation of highly integrated mixed-signal solutions. The new R&D team in Brno brings comprehensive expertise...

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Production will ramp up gradually, starting with up to 20 GWh per year in Salzgitter, expandable to 40 GWh. Salzgitter will act as the lead plant for future PowerCo gigafactories in Valencia, Spain, and St. Thomas, Canada, with knowledge and staff already being shared. PowerCo is also expanding its R&D center in Salzgitter, with a new test facility is under construction which is set to open in early 2026. Salzgitter Gigafactory sets new benchmark...

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, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. -          The 293.39m-long indoor car crash test track features deceleration for higher initial speeds and adjustable deceleration ranges to support a variety of tests. It meets the requirements for commercial vehicle accelerated crash tests, as well as the R&D and testing of global safety test standards for the next decade. -          The altitude-climate adjustable wind tunnel facility for car ...

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EVE Energy, Foton Motor establish JV According to multiple press releases dated December 16, EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) and Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (Foton Motor) recently established a 50:50 joint venture (JV) named Beijing Foton EVE New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of CNY 500 million. The new company’s business scope covers R&D of new material technology, R&D of electronics-dedicated materials, recycling an...

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DAAE, BAW forge strategic partnership Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) signed a strategic cooperation agreement and established a joint innovation laboratory for new powertrains with Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). This further expands the cooperation model between the two companies from vehicle powertrain adaptation to joint R&D and technical collaboration.Previously, the two companies collaborated on several BAW vehicle models, involv...

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y (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (CAIT). This marks the deepening of the “automaker + think tank” collaborative innovation model. Centering on cutting-edge core technology fields such as next-generation powertrains, intelligent chassis control systems, and by-wire chassis, the joint laboratory will launch R&D in key areas such as optimization of high-performance hybrid power systems, reliability validation of by-wire actuators in all scenarios, and inte...

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is continues to work with government and labor partners to create long-term employment opportunities. Since 2022, Stellantis has invested CAD 7.9 billion in Canada on projects that are either complete or near completion. Stellantis currently employs approximately 10,000 Canadians across its plants, R&D center, and business and distribution operations nationwide. (Stellantis release on December 15, 2025) ...

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team. The new ECA platform supports a next-generation electric drive, improved safety, and a unique driving experience designed for city use. For testing, smart has fitted the new platform into existing fortwo bodies to create realistic test vehicles. These prototypes are being tested at smart’s R&D facilities around the world. At a test site in China, engineers are fine-tuning ride comfort, handling, body strength, and braking. Other location...

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hrough vehicle analysis and other areas. This will be the first development of an electric sports car component for HKS. It will support the development of Caterham’s EV “Project V.” Caterham Cars announced the concept of the EV model at the “Goodwood Festival of Speed” in 2023, and Tokyo R&D Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) joined the development and production of the prototype in 2024. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has also been developing an...

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revealed includes over 40 parts and materials that show what is already possible or has strong future potential. At its Kuppenheim plant in Germany, the company is speeding up work on an in-house pilot battery recycling facility to help close the loop on battery materials. The plant is still in the R&D phase, but aims to create a sustainable long-term recycling solution. Mercedes-Benz is redesigning complex components so they can be taken apart q...

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EIB and STMicroelectronics announce EUR 1 billion agreement to strengthen the semiconductor industry On December 11, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and STMicroelectronics signed a EUR 500 million financing agreement. This represents the first tranche of a broader EUR 1 billion credit line recently approved by the EIB in favour of STMicroelectronics.  The tranche will support acceleration of R&D and high-volume chip manufacturing in Italy and...

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to Gelion Europe Ltd represents the final step in the post-acquisition integration process.  It is designed to consolidate the brand of the Gelion Group for its global partners, stakeholders, and the industry. This signifies the successful incorporation of the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) technology and R&D capabilities into Gelion's broader global energy storage portfolio. It represents the Group's expanding European operations and UK-based developme...

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zu shifted global pickup production to Thailand in 2002 and now serves over 120 markets. In April 2025, it also began exporting the D-MAX EV, the first electric pickup shipped from Thailand to Europe. The company continues to invest heavily in Thailand through high local-content sourcing, relocated R&D centers, and a robust supply chain. Operating in Thailand since 1957 and producing locally since 1963, Isuzu reached export milestones of 1 millio...

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DAAE releases conceptual design for dual-rotor engines Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) released a conceptual design for dual-rotor engines, another phased achievement after the determination of a detailed design scheme for single-rotor engines.With focus on the R&D of low-altitude aircraft and New Energy Vehicle (NEV) core power systems, DAAE is committed to custom developing high-performance power systems for low-altitude economy, as ...

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Sumitomo Rubber and NEC aiming to revolutionize R&D using AI and quantum technology The digital transformation of the materials industry is moving into full-scale implementation with the use of quantum algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI). Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) and NEC Corporation (NEC) have begun full-scale operations of their strategic partnership to enhance their research and development (R&D) foundation cen...

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Hyundai Mobis opens specialized software R&D center in Bengaluru, India Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) has established a specialized software research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The company plans to operate this location alongside its existing integrated R&D center, which it established in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in early 2025, to pursue a dual R&D strategy in India. The R&D center in Hyderabad will conti...

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o., Ltd. (Yanfeng Automotive), a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Based on Alibaba Cloud’s AI and cloud technologies, as well as Yanfeng Automotive’s experience in the automotive parts industry, the two companies will jointly promote the digital upgrading of product R&D, manufacturing, and management operations. Under the agreement, for cockpit solutions, the two companies will leverage the Qwen large model to exp...

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AUMOVIO to cut 641 jobs across three locations in Romania by 2026 Multiple media sources reported that AUMOVIO SE (Formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental) will cut 641 jobs at its three locations in Romania by the end of 2026. As part of its global strategy to optimize operations and shift R&D investments towards advanced technologies, the plan affects 288 positions in Iași, 117 in Sibiu, and 236 in Timișoara. The reductions will i...

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Suzuki opens biogas plant in Gujarat, India On December 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Suzuki R&D Center India, inaugurated the BANAS SUZUKI BIOGAS PLANT at Agthala in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. The facility is Suzuki’s first plant dedicated to producing and selling compressed biogas (CBG) as fuel for CNG vehicles, developed under a 2023 agreement with the National Dairy Development Board and Banas Dairy....

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Visteon establishes new site in Wuhan to step up R&D of cockpit electronics Visteon established an independent foreign-funded corporation and singed an investment agreement in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ). Scheduled for opening in 2026, the new corporation will center on the R&D of automotive cockpit electronics and electrified products based on next-generation AI technology to support the WEDZ in building a more res...

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