Elli unveils Flexpole Plus fast charger, partners with UNITI to increase EV charging in Germany On May 7, Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) introduced its next-gen Flexpole Plus DC fast charger at the 2025 Power2Drive trade fair in Munich. It offers flexible charging with improved payment options, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet use—especially in areas with limited grid capacity. Elli is partnering with UNITI, the German ass...

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er 99% availability and low operating costs. The chargers address the challenge of insufficient space in urban areas. Following the completion of the pilot project, the 4 charging points are now being taken into regular operation. Curb Charger will be presented at the international e-mobility trade fair Power2Drive in Munich, Germany, from May 7 to 9, 2025. (From a press release dated May 7, 2025)...

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nnounced a shift in approach to international trade negotiations. Trump indicated that he would dictate tariff levels and trade concessions for countries seeking to avoid higher duties, a departure from traditional negotiation tactics involving back-and-forth discussions. "We’re going to put very fair numbers down, and we’re going to say, here’s — what this country, what we want. And congratulations, we have a deal. And they’ll either s...

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between the two countries, especially in the automotive sector. While the deal likely includes some compromises and may not provide full access for all UK automotive products, it shows the strong commitment of UK negotiators and opens the door to the Indian market. SMMT hoped that the deal would be fair and deliver on essential UK industry priorities, with major tariff reductions on most UK automotive exports, favorable origin requirements, and a...

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future. BAUMA 2025 is expected to have drawn over 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. The event featured more than 3,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, showcasing innovations across 614,000 square meters of exhibition space. Held every three years in Munich, Germany, BAUMA is the largest trade fair in the world for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment. This yea...

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Japan’s Fair Trade Commission issues advisory to KYB in violation of Subcontract Act On April 24, the Fair Trade Commission of Japan announced that KYB Corporation (KYB) was in violation of the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors (Subcontract Act) over metal die storage, and issued an advisory to KYB to pay expenses to subcontractors and prevent a recurrence. According to the Fair Trade Commission, KYB m...

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and motorcycles as well as advanced technologies for electric vehicles. TAIPEI AMPA (Taipei International Automotive and Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Exhibition) AUTOTRONICS TAIPEI (Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show) EV/E-MOBILITY TAIWAN (Taiwan International Smart Mobility Trade Fair Hybrid Exhibition) Among the exhibitors, Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) exhibited products related to its platform for ...

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Mahle planning expansion of hybrid component supply in Brazil On April 22, during the Automec trade fair in São Paulo, Mahle South America CEO Sérgio de Sá announced that the company is negotiating with two automakers in Brazil to supply key components for locally assembled hybrid vehicles. The parts involved are on-board chargers (OBC) and inverters, both currently produced in Spain, with plans to initially import them before considering loca...

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Stellantis, and Iveco workers strike over wages and job security On April 18, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that the workers at several Stellantis plants (Mirafiori, Verrone, Pratola Serra, Termoli, Atessa, Cassino), and Iveco (Piacenza, Foggia, Turin, Brescia, Suzzara) are on strike, demanding fair wages. Discussions for the renewal of the two-year CCSL agreement have stalled, creating a serious wage issue—especially in Stellantis, where worke...

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LG Chem to join Chinaplas 2025, plastic and rubber exhibition in China South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem) announced that it will participate in the Chinaplas 2025, a plastic and rubber trade fair in Shenzhen, China, from April 15 to 18, 2025. The company plans to form six business zones at this year’s exhibit. In one of them, the Mobility Zone, the company will exhibit a radiator grille made with acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) resin, ...

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and motorcycles as well as advanced technologies for electric vehicles. TAIPEI AMPA (Taipei International Automotive and Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Exhibition) AUTOTRONICS TAIPEI (Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show) EV/E-MOBILITY TAIWAN (Taiwan International Smart Mobility Trade Fair Hybrid Exhibition) In 2024, the show attracted over 50,000 professional visits and media representatives from 120 countries and 4,000 buyers fro...

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to find negotiated outcomes with the U.S., which would be balanced and mutually beneficial. Following approval by the Member States, countermeasures will take effect, and duties will be collected from April 15, 2025, pending final Commission procedures. They may be suspended if the U.S. agrees to a fair, balanced deal. Based on European Commission press release ...

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Japan’s Minister of METI requests automakers to thoroughly implement fair trading practices On April 8, Mr. Yoji Muto, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, convened the top management of automakers and others in the country and requested them to thoroughly implement fair trading practices, including reflecting increases in labor expenses and other costs in parts prices. This request was made because the U.S. Trump admini...

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Imec, Belgium launches new center to develop chiplet-based technology for automotive applications On March 31, Imec, a leading research hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, announced the launch of the Advanced Chip Design Accelerator (ACDA) at the Hannover Trade Fair, in collaboration with the State Government of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The new competence center in Southwest Germany will advance chiplet, packaging, system integr...

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ic tariffs such as Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex for cost-efficient charging. The Elli Charger 2 fits seamlessly into Elli’s fleet electrification solutions, covering planning, installation, and software for scalable, future-ready charging. Elli’s products will be showcased at the DIE FLOTTE trade fair, Germany on March 25-26, 2025. Based on Volkswagen press release...

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part of a consortium study by the “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) Chair at RWTH Aachen University and other partners from industry. It was also developed as part of the “Transformation Hub Scale-up E-Drive” project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK). This demonstrator shows how sustainable materials and innovative production processes can increase the efficiency...

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t in the EV market, highlighting the potential to reduce costs, enhance energy efficiency, and lower emissions. According to the minister, private sector investment and public-private partnerships are important in driving national economic and social development. Meanwhile, the ministry will foster fair competition to stimulate innovation, productivity, and economic efficiency These remarks were made at the official local launch of the Peugeot 40...

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Daimler Buses to present eCitaro K at mobility move 2025 in Berlin On March 19, Daimler Buses announced that it will introduce the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro K at the mobility move 2025, an electric bus conference and trade fair organized by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), taking place from April 1-3 in Berlin. The vehicle is a compact 10.63-meter electric bus designed for narrow routes and flexible passenger capacities. It featur...

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ist are manufacturer, exporter, distributor, subcontractor, and manufacturer's OEM/REM of engines & transmissions, brake systems, steering systems, body parts, electrical/ electronics, suspensions, interiors/exteriors, etc. TAPA 2025 is expected to generate total sales of USD 60 million. (From TAPA Fair release / social media updates on March 18, 2025)...

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Nissan submits JFTC corrective action report for its Japanese subcontract act violations Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced on March 13 that it submitted a corrective action report to the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), about the recommendation received from the commission in March last year based on violations of the Japanese subcontract act (the Act against the Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors). In add...

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