cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) pouch cells,   •    The Spring Hill plant will soon begin work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell lines at Spring Hill, with full commercial production targeted for late 2027.   •    The next step will be finalizing a home for lithium manganese rich (LMR) chemistry. GM plans to be the first company to produce LMR prismatic battery cells at commercial scale.  GM’s expertise in these three b...

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njing Plant and will be launched in August. With a wide body and a low stance, the MG4 EV inherits many exterior design elements from the MG Cyberster electric convertible sports car. The MG4 EV employs an intelligent in-vehicle interconnectivity system developed by SAIC-MG and OPPO, which supports rich features such as mobile phone-vehicle integration, imperceptible mobile phone-vehicle interconnectivity, full in-vehicle ecosystem applications, ...

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P cells will begin later in 2025 with commercial production expected by late 2027. “This upgrade at Spring Hill, which employs approximately 1,300 people, will enable us to scale production of lower-cost LFP cell technologies in the U.S., complementing our high-nickel and future lithium manganese rich solutions and further diversifying our growing EV portfolio," said Kurt Kelty, VP of batteries, propulsion, and sustainability at GM. The Ultium ...

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targeting distracted driving and offering an enhanced digital cockpit experience. The joint solution will combine HERE’s live mapping, real-time traffic data, and road hazard alerts with Genesys International’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. The goal is to deliver a feature-rich navigation experience designed for Indian roads. As part of their long-term strategy, the companies also plan to set up a mobility innovation cen...

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upports multi-person parallel development and MCAL (Microcontroller Abstraction Layer) development. Comprehensively improves ease of use, accuracy, and work efficiency. MCAL corresponding to Infineon’s TC4x chip: A next-generation 28nm-process multi-core microcontroller with high computing power, rich interfaces, and high security, laying a solid foundation for the development of core automotive features. HighTec 8.1.2 compiler: Accurately adap...

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o also emphasized Indonesia’s strategic partnership with China and reaffirmed the country’s long-term commitment to downstream industrialization. Meanwhile, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources underlined the importance of equitable development and strong cooperation. While Indonesia is rich in battery materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, it currently lacks the advanced technology needed for large-scale production. To addr...

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n Xiaomi EV’s CarIoT ecosystem, the two companies will co-create a fresh mobility experience integrating “hardcore off-roading and intelligent ecosystems” for consumers. Zhengzhou Nissan will leverage the Xiaomi ecosystem for promotion of scenario expansion and experience upgrading to deliver rich features and interfaces to users and develop an intelligent mobility space that better understands users. From a Zhengzhou Nissan press release...

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omotive vehicle batteries for OEMs including GM, Honda and Hyundai. The decision to make use of its USD 1.4 billion investment to expand into manufacturing batteries for storage systems in addition to automotive batteries came two years ago, Park said. LG's Holland factory began by producing nickel-rich batteries for EV batteries, a mixture of nickel, manganese and cobalt, but starting this May, the company became the first in the U.S. to produce...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

mer services and enhance user experience. Furthermore, Mobile-Agent, an Alibaba Cloud AI agent, will have control over applications of the Alibaba ecosystem via the in-vehicle operating systems of BYD models and interact with an AI agent developed by BYD’s intelligent speech team to offer users a rich ecosystem experience. After Mobile-Agent is available in the cockpits of BYD models, users will be able to perform complex operations with a sing...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

ver high output power for in-car infotainment audio applications. Also featuring low audio-processing latency, they can be used in active noise cancellation (ANC) and road-noise cancellation (RNC) applications. The spread-spectrum modulation ensures native CISPR25 class V compliance. There are also rich diagnostics, including in-play open-load detection, overcurrent protection, short-to-Vcc or ground on startup, output diagnostics, and thermal wa...

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se 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 containing crucial components for permanent magnets such as neodymium,...

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Sinomach Auto to launch OTING RICH 7 and OTING Z9 in Russia in Q4, 2025 On June 6, Sinomach Auto announced the completion of laboratory tests and the entry into the final stage of certification of two pickup models - OTING Z9 and OTING RICH 7. The Russian laboratory certified by Rosstandart will continue the procedure for obtaining OTTS. The arrival of the flagship models in Russia is expected in Q4 2025.  The OTING Z9 pickup truck is developed ...

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Mahindra and Dolby launches 4-Channel Dolby Atmos Audio Experience in Thar ROXX SUV On May 30, Mahindra & Mahindra and Dolby Laboratories introduced Dolby Atmos in the Thar ROXX AX7L, making it the first SUV globally to feature 4-channel immersive audio. The Thar ROXX offers a rich, 360° sound experience, with Dolby Atmos which adds depth and realism. With Gaana streaming built into the infotainment system, Thar ROXX owners can listen to Dolby A...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Posco Future M to secure LMR cathode material mass production technology by 2025 Posco Future M Co., Ltd. has unveiled a plan to secure mass production technology for lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cathode materials by the end of 2025. LMR batteries are designed to enhance price competitiveness by significantly reducing the use of expensive cobalt and nickel, while increasing the use of inexpensive manganese. Additionally, they can achieve an energ...

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roduction of the new cells.  LG Energy Solution, GM’s primary battery supplier, is also looking to convert a section of the Ohio and Tennessee Ultium Cells facilities into LFP manufacturing. LGES currently makes NMC pouch and cylindrical cells.  LGES and GM are also developing lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries, which are expected to offer good performance with the low-cost advantages of LFP batteries. Ultium Cells is expected to begin pr...

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al manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’s continued commitment to offering robust, comfortable, and technology-rich vehicles tailored to the adventurous spirit of Brazilian consumers. Further details about the locally built Avenger will be released soon. (Stell...

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ypically exceed 1,000 cycles with 80% of capacity remaining. However, at a temperature of 113°F (45°C), these cells still achieved over 500 cycles while providing nearly four times the capacity of a traditional graphite anode. BASF’s Licity 2698 X F binder was developed specifically for silicon-rich anodes and can stabilize the electrode in the most demanding conditions.  Based on BASF press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

will be 19 working days, down 2 days y/y. Moreover, the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival falls on May 31, which is unfavorable for stable growth in vehicle production and sales volumes. According to the CPCA, at the Auto Shanghai 2025, automakers launched a moderate number of new models amid increasingly rich product lineups, and what emerging automakers presented were mostly mid-to-high-end models. Joint-venture NEV models hit the market at surprising...

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GM and LG Energy Solution to deploy LMR batteries by 2028 On May 13, General Motors and LG Energy Solution announced they will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs. GM aims to become the first OEM to deploy LMR batteries in EVs.  GM began researching manganese-rich lithium-ion battery cells in 2015, accelerating this technology development by prototyping LMR cells at ...

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echnology and intelligence: With a Qualcomm SA8295 high-performance CPU, the Elexio supports navigation services of Amap and other operators, as well as the latest speech recognition technologies and large language model solutions. The model enables seamless interconnectivity with mobile phones for rich entertainment features, while employing a Level 2+ automatic assisted driving system. Also equipped is a constantly updating software system, whi...

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