rategy, an in-house developed vehicle control unit, and multi-modal braking energy recovery technology significantly reduce the driving energy consumption. These battery electric HDTs will be used for trunk transportation of minerals and agricultural products from Urumqi to the Port of Khorgos. The lifecycle cost advantages and zero-emission properties will enable the trucks to meet the requirements of logistics operators in regions such as north...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

supply of lithium, cobalt, and nickel—key materials for EV batteries. This project is part of the UK Government’s DRIVE35 programme, which is investing GBP 2.5 billion to power the UK automotive industry and job creation. The partners play a key role in the consortium by creating a sustainable lifecycle for lithium-ion batteries, starting from collecting and processing end-of-life batteries to using the recycled materials in new ones. This p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

, a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Nanjing Lingxing Technology Co., Ltd. (T3 Go). Based on the high-safety, high-efficiency, and high-intelligence CATL Bedrock Chassis, the two companies will jointly explore the optimal lifecycle operation strategy for Robotaxis and boost the innovative development of Robotaxis. The Bedrock Chassis adopts a product logic of decoupled ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

stellium HSA6 high-strength aluminum alloys featuring significant recycled content. Designed to support various powertrains, including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell, the sill structure offers enhanced crash performance, design flexibility, and a lower carbon footprint over the vehicle’s lifecycle. Based on Constellium press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

of SEK 11.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The charge stems from revised financial assumptions related to the EX90 and ES90 platforms, following past launch delays and newly imposed import tariffs in several key markets. Despite a major software upgrade and a planned production ramp-up, the lifecycle profitability of the Volvo EX90 has declined, largely due to additional development costs and earlier delays. At the same time, the Volvo ES...

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on New Energy Technology (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AMTEL Cellular Sdn Bhd (AMTEL), a subsidiary of AMTEL Holdings Bhd, to ensure the responsible transportation, disassembly, and disposal of EV batteries. The partnership aims to extend the lifecycle of EV batteries and support a circular economy by recovering valuable materials for reuse in new batteries or energy storage systems. With E...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

ho Corp., announced it has completed the acquisition of Radius Recycling, Inc., a leading North American recycling company with a network of over 100 locations.  The transaction advances key Toyota Tsusho strategic goals in building a circular economy focused on recycling throughout the automobile lifecycle, as well as accelerating progress towards carbon neutrality. Radius will continue to operate from its current headquarters in Portland, Oreg...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

EU’s committees adopt proposals on new EU rules to cover entire vehicle lifecycle On July 8, the European Parliament announced that the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The report, adopted by 79 votes in favour, 27 against, and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopted during the September 8-11, 2025, plenary sess...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Minghua de Mexico designated by North American EV manufacturer for exterior trim project Minghua de Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (JMPT), was recently designated by a North American EV manufacturer for an exterior trim project. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start mass production in January 2026, with a lifecycle of 5 years, an estimated total sales volume of 36...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

gital mobility experiences and solutions, leveraging the latest technologies to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term business value. The partnership leverages GlobalLogic’s global delivery engine to design and build software-upgradable applications across the vehicle’s entire lifecycle. (GlobalLogic release on July 1, 2025)...

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ftware-only products and business models. The new entity is expected to employ around 40 software experts by the end of 2025. It will focus on developing both entirely new standalone software products and solutions closely linked to FORVIA HELLA’s three business groups: Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. These include innovations in lighting electronics, sensor data processing and monetization, and the Traffic Rules Engine (TRE), w...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

p all the tools needed for software-defined vehicle (SDV) projects. It also supports cloud-based development while allowing access to real hardware on-site. The partnership focuses on creating a coherent cloud framework for SDVs aimed at helping OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate the development lifecycle and reduce engineering costs, while ensuring that all vehicle software meets high security standards. Based on GlobalLogic press release...

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professionals, who will work in coordination with TCS’s global team of more than 2,000 SDV engineers. This talent pool will drive the development of future automotive platforms, including digital cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and infotainment systems, supporting the entire lifecycle from concept to post-launch support. Based on the Tata Consultancy Services press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

ecure core stack and a code-first approach for the automotive industry. The initiative addresses key challenges such as increasing vehicle software complexity, accelerating time-to-market for innovations, and meeting high demands for functional safety and cybersecurity throughout the entire product lifecycle. As a core contributor, ETAS brings expertise in process and architecture definition, software development, integration, technical support, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Volvo Cars selects Tata Technologies, India as supplier for SDV and PLM Support On June 19, Tata Technologies announced its selection as a supplier by Volvo Cars. The expanded partnership will focus on key areas including product engineering, embedded software solutions, and product lifecycle management (PLM) services. Tata Technologies will provide support from its global delivery centers, including Gothenburg, Sweden, as well as locations in In...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

cently designated by a large Chinese automotive group, whose name is confidential, for the supply of rear brake caliper assemblies (with EPB (Electronic Park Brake)) for a New Energy Vehicle platform. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start production in Q2 2026, with a lifecycle of 6 years and an estimated total lifecycle sales value of CNY 360 million. (From an APG press release dated June 11, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

and proposes innovative electrolyte design principles to make possible LMBs with both high energy density and long cycle life. CATL’s R&D team developed and refined a suite of analytical techniques to track the evolution of active lithium and each electrolyte component throughout the battery’s lifecycle. The team unveiled for the first time the critical depletion pathways driving cell failure and discovered that 71% of the LiFSI electrolyte ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

APG designated for supply of IBS one-boxes Zhejiang Asia-Pacific Mechanical & Electronic Co., Ltd. (APG) was recently designated by a large Chinese automotive group, whose name is confidential, for the supply of IBS (Integrated Brake System) one-boxes for a New Energy Vehicle model. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start production in Q1 2026, with a lifecycle of 4 years and an estimated total lifecycle sales value o...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

d by a well-known New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, whose name is confidential, for the development of exterior trims as a component supplier in accordance with its requirements. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start volume supply in March 2026, with an estimated lifecycle of 6 years and an estimated total lifecycle sales value of CNY 800 million. (From a FAWAY press release dated June 4, 2025)...

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e enabling OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to achieve unprecedented transparency and visibility—while retaining full control over their data,” said AIAG's Chief Transformational Officer, Kevin Piotrowski. Catena-X supports challenges and opportunities, including: Battery Passport: Comprehensive lifecycle data for EV batteries, supporting regulatory compliance, circularity and sustainability goals. End-to-end Traceability: Rapidly trace parts ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11