GM reportedly plans to import EV batteries from CATL According to sources familiar with the matter, General Motors plans to import electric vehicle batteries from China-based battery supplier CATL to support production of its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that GM will source lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from CATL over a two-year period as a temporary solution while it ramps up its domestic batter...

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PlusAI, Goodyear collaborate to improve autonomous truck safety and efficiency PlusAI, Inc. announced a collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous trucks. The two companies will study how Goodyear’s SightLine intelligent tire technology suite can support and improve PlusAI’s SuperDrive autonomous virtual driver system. Goodyear’s Sightline system uses sensors on tires to continua...

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Genesis discontinues sales of Electrified G80 in North America Genesis confirmed to multiple media outlets that it had discontinued sales of the Electrified G80 for the North American market, removing the model from the brand’s website. According to Genesis, sales of the Electrified G80 in North America were discontinued as it adapts to shifting customer preferences and market conditions. The Genesis Electrified G80 launched in North America in...

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Aurora expands commercial autonomous activities, begins driverless operations at night On July 30, 2025, Aurora Innvoation Inc. announced that it had expanded its self-driving truck operations. The company increased its driverless fleet to three driverless trucks and began driverless nighttime operations on its route from Dallas to Houston. Through nighttime driverless commercial operations, Aurora can improve its truck utilization potential and ...

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PowerCo begins hiring campaign for Canada gigafactory On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability professionals. PowerCo Canada currently has more than 200 employees and hopes to create ...

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Ballard plans strategic realignment to improve strategic focus On July 31, 2025, Ballard Power Systems announced its intent to launch a series of strategic realignment initiatives under its new President and CEO, Mart Neese. With this strategic realignment, Ballard aims to place itself in a stronger financial position and achieve disciplined growth. The pillars of Ballard’s strategic realignment include the following: Positive cash flow: Balla...

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Government of India revises PM E-DRIVE scheme, grants extension till March 2028 On August 7, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued a notification revising the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The amended scheme now has an outlay of INR 109 billion and will be implemented from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), support...

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Volexion, US starts shipments of graphene-coated cathode samples On August 7, Volexion started commercial shipments of its graphene-coated cathode samples to leading players across the global battery ecosystem, including top automotive OEMs, Asian cell manufacturers, and U.S. specialty energy storage innovators. It will allow its partners to validate this technology that is addressing lithium-ion batteries’ biggest setbacks: internal stress and...

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Arbe, Israel updates about new business wins On August 7, Arbe announced that it has received a strategic order for the use of its chipsets in large-scale data collection projects. These chipsets were shipped and will be deployed on fleets of more than 100 vehicles, operated by multiple leading European automotive manufacturers. Arbe signed a support and maintenance agreement with Sensrad, offering ongoing professional services for Sensrad's 4D I...

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BYD launches Shark 6 hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan for PKR 19.95 million On July 25, 2025, BYD Pakistan, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC), launched the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Karachi for PKR 19.95 million. The BYD Shark 6 features BYD's Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) technology, combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with dual electric motors. The front motor produces 130 kW and 170 Nm of torque, while the ...

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Monolith, UK and CamMotive partner for EV battery testing with AI On August 5, Monolith joined forces with e-powertrain development and UK-based testing services provider CamMotive. It will bring together Monolith’s AI platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration, and help engineers detect complex failure characteristics during electric vehicle battery development. The partnership is implementing a ‘hybrid’ modellin...

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Jetour to introduce JETOUR T1 in Russia in September 2025 On August 6, Jetour Motor Rus LLC announced that the premiere of the new crossover JETOUR T1 will take place in Russia in September 2025. The new product will expand the T line in the brand's model range, complementing the first crossover, the JETOUR T2, which entered the Russian market in March 2024. The all-new JETOUR T1 is designed primarily for the urban environment, while offering out...

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Teknia, Spain sells its plant in Turkey On August 4, Teknia announced that during the first half of the year, it completed the sale of its plant in Gebze (Turkey), the only facility that the Group had been operating in the country since 2017, given the high level of uncertainty in the local market and its small size within Teknia’s plant network.  The transaction is part of the implementation of the “Elcano Plan”, which aims to increase th...

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Sandhar Technologies, India transfers units to Sandhar Ascast, approves INR 5 billion fundraise On August 7, 2025, Sandhar Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors approved the slump sale of two manufacturing units—Sandhar Technologies Limited (Tamil Nadu) Unit-I and Sandhar Technologies Limited (Haryana) Unit-V—to Sandhar Ascast Private Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary. The transfers will occur via slump sale on a going...

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iNavi, Korea and TomTom, Netherlands partner on mobility and mapping solutions On August 7, iNavi Systems, the leading map platform provider for mobility and autonomous driving, signed a global Solution Provider Agreement with TomTom. iNavi Systems will integrate TomTom’s global mapping and traffic data, leveraging its core location-based technologies.  iNavi is building and enhancing its solutions on top of the TomTom stack, utilizing advance...

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Lumax Auto Technologies, India expands into China, launches SDV innovation arm SHIFT On August 7, 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a branch office in China to explore new business opportunities and strengthen the company’s technological capabilities. The board also approved the creation of a technology centre, SHIFT (Smart Hub for Innovation and Future Trends), located...

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ZAPI GROUP, Italy acquires majority of Stercom Power, Germany On August 6, ZAPI GROUP announced the acquisition of the majority of Stercom Power Solutions, a pioneer in intelligent charging and energy storage systems based in Germany. The acquisition enhances ZAPI GROUP’s charging solutions portfolio and technical capabilities while also extending its market reach in key growth sectors such as high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage s...

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WHIS, UK partners with Quintauris, Germany to integrate SAFERTOS into RISC-V automotive platforms On August 1, WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS), UK announced its partnership with Quintauris, Germany. Under this deal, SAFERTOS will be part of Quintauris’ upcoming automotive reference platforms, helping developers and OEMs create high-performance, safety-certified real-time applications on RISC-V faster and with long-term support. SAFERT...

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Audi Q3 introduces recycled materials and redesigned interior layout On August 5, Audi announced that the new Q3 model combines design and functionality with sustainable materials. Fast-growing timber is used for wood accents, while fabrics such as Impressum cloth, Passage, and microfiber are made from 100% recycled polyester. All seat covers use monomaterials for easy recycling, and floor mats are made from Econyl, a recycled nylon sourced from ...

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Leapmotor ships 2,500 EVs to Europe aboard Grimaldi’s Grande Tianjin vessel On August 8, Leapmotor marked the naming and delivery of the Grimaldi Group’s new vessel, Grande Tianjin. The ship will soon depart Shanghai for Europe, carrying its first load of over 2,500 new Leapmotor EVs. Leapmotor operates in 30+ countries with over 1,500 sales and service outlets and has delivered more than 800,000 smart EVs to date. In September 2025, Leapmoto...

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