nergy Storage)      • Formerly a joint venture with SK On, the plant is now wholly owned by Ford.      • As it shifts production from EV batteries to battery energy storage systems as part of a new business, it will add around 2,100 jobs, and require about USD 2 billion investment for the conversion.      • The plant will now produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells, battery energy storage system modules, and 20-foot DC...

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PA of REPM manufacturing facilities. At present, India's demand for REPMs is met primarily through imports. With this initiative, India will establish its first-ever integrated REPM manufacturing facilities. The Scheme will support the creation of integrated REPM manufacturing facilities, involving conversion of rare earth oxides to metals, metals to alloys, and alloys to finished REPMs.The scheme envisions allocating the total capacity to five b...

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he DEEPAL S05 and S07. The DEEPAL G318 is available in the UAE starting at AED 129,900.  Powered by DEEPAL’s Super-Hybrid system, the G318 combines dual-motor 4WD capability with a range-extended electric powertrain. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and delivers a fuel-to-electric conversion rate of up to 3.63 kWh per liter.  It has a Magic-Carpet Suspension system, which integrates CDC adaptive damping, air suspension, and ter...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

ross SSI’s vehicle fleet in Thailand. Under the MoU, effective from October 6 to the end of November, eMotion Fleet will supply “GEOTAB” telematics devices along with its cloud-based Fleet Management System, while SSI will provide a total of 15 vehicles for the study (11 diesel trucks, one EV-conversion truck, and three construction vehicles). Using the data collected, which includes location, distance, speed, engine-on/off time, idling dur...

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t's capabilities in user engagement to explore applications such as intelligent client acquisition via new media, AIGC center, new media marketing, intelligent live streaming, and targeted advertising. The aim is to optimize costs and enhance efficiency in brand communication, user operations, lead conversion, and after-sales service.In the field of big data, the two companies will conduct data applications such as precise user profiling and lead...

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lerated production of its all-electric school bus lineup, supported by a financing facility of up to USD 18 million, deployable in tranches of up to USD 2 million, enabling GreenPower to match capital deployment with production timing as the company scales output. The financial arrangement supports conversion of more than USD 50 million in contracted orders for its Nano BEAST and BEAST school buses with over 130 chassis already produced to accele...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/15

for everyday driving, hauling, and off-road performance. The new Hilux lineup highlights Toyota’s growing R&D capabilities in Thailand and now includes three core models: (i) Hilux REVO for business use, (ii) Hilux TRAVO / TRAVO-e for off-road and urban lifestyles, and (iii) Hilux CHAMP for the conversion market. Developed under the Toyota IMV (Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle) project launched in 2004, the Hilux has grown into ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

ed impact of GST cuts and festive promotions increased enquiries and bookings, especially from first-time buyers.  Commercial vehicle (CV) sales benefited from rising freight activity, rural logistics, and infrastructure growth. The two-wheeler (2W) segment experienced increased footfalls and high conversion rates, driven by strong rural demand, GST reductions, and festive enthusiasm. Looking forward, the near-term industry outlook remains highl...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

WattEV launches solid-state transformers to speed megawatt charger deployment On October 27, WattEV unveiled its new Solid-State Transformer (SST), a compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate the rollout of megawatt charging systems (MCS) for heavy-duty electric trucks. Developed with partial funding from the California Energy Commission, the SST replaces multiple traditional components — including step-down...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

ey areas such as gallium nitride components, microcontrollers units, and optocouplers with Aohai Tech’s experience in power supply development and industrialization, the two companies will focus on core tasks of developing high-power server power supply units, 800V high-voltage DC systems, and DC conversion solutions to accelerate the development of cutting-edge products such as 12kW server power supplies. (From a Renesas press release dated Oc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/27

PRETTL Mechatronics invests USD 3.5 million in Edge Energy for EV charging On October 21, Edge Energy, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based company with patent-pending energy conversion technology for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging, announced a strategic investment from PRETTL Mechatronics & Actuators GmbH (PMA), a leader in automotive, electronics, and energy solutions.  The fundraising round includes a direct equity investment as well as working capi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Innoson Vehicles to build CNG vehicle plant in Nigeria On October 15, Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) Limited, in a social media post, announced its plan to establish a manufacturing plant in Bayelsa State. It will partner with the government in setting up a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion station. Multiple sources reported that the new plant will produce buses, ambulances, and utility vehicles, running on CNG. The project will creat...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

storage systems, and tool supports, as well as exterior branding, security locks, and roof accessories. The first fleet produced under the CustomFit Center comprised 150 Citroën ë-Berlingo units for the French market. With this project, Stellantis expands its range of services by offering vehicle conversion and customization directly at the factory. Managed by Stellantis Pro One, the program allows professional customers to adapt their fleets a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for automotive OEMs and startups The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) may revoke USD 1.1 billion in auto plant retooling grants for Stellantis and GM, as well as many others, that were awarded in 2024 by President Joe Biden's administration under the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant program. Among those grants were USD 500 million awarded to GM to convert Lansing Grand River Assembly in Mich...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

ncVision. BlincVision is based on event cameras, a laser scanner, software, and an AI model. The laser scanner sweeps light beams across the surroundings. When the beams hit an object, they are reflected and captured by the event cameras. The cameras send the data to the software for processing and conversion into three-dimensional (3D) light traces, which provide a detailed image of the object.  The method for creating and inputting the 3D trac...

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YIBANG will contribute its proprietary hardware and software and designate Betamek as its exclusive manufacturing partner in the ASEAN market. Both sides will also cooperate on marketing and commercialization initiatives to expand regional reach.Yibang, a recognized leader in EV charging protocol conversion technologies, counts major automakers such as Perodua, VinFast, Mitsubishi, and Jiangling Motors among its clients. This collaboration aims...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

flex fuel ethanol as 1.5 vehicles. Compliance pooling is permitted, allowing up to three manufacturers to be assessed as a single entity. Small-volume manufacturers (producing fewer than 1,000 units/year) are exempt. The draft proposes the adoption of new test cycles, including WLTP, detailed CO₂ conversion factors for each fuel, carbon neutrality factors for biofuels, and mandatory annual reporting. The proposed CAFE 3 standards will replace ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

ith Prestige. Prestige CEO Daniel Herrero confirmed plans to raise annual production in Virrey del Pino to 20,000 units by 2026, from the current capacity of 13,000. Approximately 11,000 units will be destined for export. Additional projects for the plant include a 4x4 Sprinter variant, a motorhome conversion division, and medium-term goals for electrified versions of the model, underscoring Prestige’s push to expand and modernize the lineup. (...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Stellantis and Saft begin testing of first IBIS-equipped prototype Peugeot E-3008 model On September 19, Stellantis and Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary) developed a prototype vehicle with IBIS technology, a French research project focused on more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage and conversion. Real-world testing has already begun. The first working car with IBIS technology is the Peugeot E-3008, built on the STLA Medium...

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