rollers, and thermally enhanced packages with GF’s 650V GaN technology platform to deliver optimized GaN devices with higher power density and efficiency. These include power supplies and DC-DC converters for AI data centers, onboard chargers and DC-DC converters for EVs, solar microinverters and energy storage systems, motor drives and DC-DC converters for industrial and aerospace, defense, and security applications. (onsemi release on Decembe...

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Volta Energy Solutions Canada battery materials plant on track with CAD 194 million funding On December 15, Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC) announced that it has been selected to receive CAD 194 (USD 40 million) from the Supply Chain Resilience Fund, under the Leading Company Supply Chain Resilience program hosted by the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance. Volta Energy Solutions Canada is an overseas subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materia...

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Ford cancels USD 6.5 billion LGES battery contract for axed new-gen E-Transit On December 16, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced in a regulatory filing that Ford Motor has terminated its long-term EV battery supply agreement, citing changes in the policy environment and weakening demand for EV. Under contracts signed in October 2024, LG Energy Solution was to supply 34 GWh of batteries to Ford from 2026-30 and an additional 75 GWh from 2027-32 ...

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Rosatom opens lithium-ion gigafactory in Russia On December 16, Rosatom announced that its Fuel Division has commissioned Russia's first energy storage gigafactory, built in the Nemansky District of the Kaliningrad region, into pilot operation. It has a total annual production capacity of four gigawatt-hours. This is the country's only industrial facility for the full-cycle production of lithium-ion batteries—from primary cell chemistry to the ...

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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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for the Age of Electrification: the Challenge of Carbon Neutrality." The company is exhibiting a diorama of the Yorozu Sustainable Manufacturing Center (YSMC), which opened in January 2024 in Wanouchi, Gifu Prefecture. The company is working to achieve local production and consumption of renewable energy through the development of a microgrid by building a regional power transmission network and storage facilities. This is based on initiatives s...

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Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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CATL, Transfar forge strategic partnership Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Transfar Group Co., Ltd. (Transfar) in Ningde, Fujian. The two companies will collaborate on intelligent manufacturing, intelligent logistics, new energy technology, and zero-carbon solutions to promote the green transformation and intelligent upgrading of the industry. Under the agreement, the partnership main...

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er Bavaria, Germany. The center was built and is operated with regional partners, led by BMW and its joint venture company Encory, Germany. The CRCC uses direct recycling, where leftover materials from battery cell production, including complete cells, are mechanically broken down. Instead of using energy-intensive chemical or heat processes, the materials are reused directly in new battery cell production. At the new center, BMW will gradually i...

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D 500 million expansion of its automotive operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), developing a one-million-square-foot regional headquarters, motorcycle assembly line and export hub within an integrated automotive ecosystem. The new complex will serve as Legend Motors’ primary base for vehicle storage, preparation, distribution, and after-sales operations to over 100 markets. Construction will be delivered in two phases, starting with space ...

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ountries following the 2025 openings in Kiefersfelden, Munich-Westkreuz, and Düsseldorf. Designed for all electric vehicle brands, the hub offers four high-power charging points with up to 400 kW capacity and features a modular, sustainable design using second-life batteries from test vehicles for energy storage. The Düsseldorf hub emphasizes accessibility and convenience, featuring swivel arms that lighten cable handling, height-adjustable dis...

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SK On, Ford to break up U.S. battery joint venture On December 11, SK On announced it and its joint venture partner Ford mutually agreed "to restructure their U.S. EV battery manufacturing joint venture, BlueOval SK" as SK On directs its business to focus on growth areas including energy storage systems. As a result of this restructuring, the BlueOval SK Battery Park (two battery plants) in Glendale, Kentucky will become wholly owned by a Ford s...

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SuperPanther, and ELMI Power partner for charging infrastructure in Europe On December 5, SuperPanther Technology and ELMI Power announced a strategic cooperation during the HongShan YUE Accelerator event in Yangshuo. The agreement marks a significant milestone for both organisations as they aim to jointly develop a European fast-charging and energy-storage ecosystem tailored to commercial vehicles and logistics fleets. SuperPanther Technology is...

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p 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 development facilities. Based on Gelion plc press relea...

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Samsung SDI America wins USD 1.36 billion ESS battery deal On December 10, Samsung SDI announced it will start supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for installation of energy storage systems (ESS) in the U.S. The company’s Michigan-based subsidiary, Samsung SDI America, recently signed a deal with a U.S. customer to supply LFP cells for ESS over three years starting from 2027. The value of this contract exceeds KRW 2 trill...

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ing innovation in battery separator technologies and supporting Semcorp in its international expansion. Arkema will provide high value-added solutions and technical support to bolster the deployment of Semcorp’s high-performance separators in key global markets, ranging from electric vehicles and energy storage systems to consumer electronics.  It also aims to support joint development initiatives focused on next-generation separators. Arkema...

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t agreement to develop India’s first advanced Hydrogen Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Electric Bus under Pune Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (P-HVIC). P-HVIC is one of the four Hydrogen Valleys approved under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). P-HVIC is the flagship real-life demonstration project aimed at demonstrating developed indigenous technologies, such as green hydrogen...

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The Requirements focus on perfecting the failure regulations for all steering systems and specifying the safety response strategies for such systems in various failure scenarios to ensure driving safety. -          With all steering systems removed for mechanical connections and leveraging energy for steering operations, alarm measures for aging and insufficient performance for battery storage devices have been added into the Requirement...

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ce Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, will invest about USD 50 million in its subsidiary GFCL EV Products Limited (GFCL EV) to develop an integrated battery materials facility in Noida. The project is intended to support high‑value manufacturing, job creation, and India’s goals on energy security, transport electrification, and domestic value addition in advanced battery materials. GFCL EV currently has integrated manufacturing ...

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Hyundai Motor and Air Liquide, France, partner on hydrogen ecosystem expansion On December 4, Air Liquide and Hyundai Motor Group renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Hydrogen Council CEO Summit, held from December 2 to 4 in Seoul. It aims to lead to the expansion of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem, encompassing production, storage, transportation, and utilization. The partnership will focus on heavy-duty transport, logistics...

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