Nanointech, Korea and Vocai, Israel partner on battery packs for e-mobility and storage On August 19, Nanointech Co., Ltd., a leading battery pack supplier, and Vocai Ltd., a pioneer of next-gen battery safety and analytics, signed a definitive agreement for the supply of Vocai's ED-10A product series for use with Nanointech's battery packs. The partnership will enable Nanointech to expand its business to additional global markets. Battery packs ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: CTS Corporation, USA, to present latest innovations On August 19, CTS Corporation announced that it will present its full range of automotive solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes the Adaptive Driving Sensor Suite, a growing portfolio of precision position sensors that enable critical safety and ride comfort functionalities in current and next-gen vehicles. The suite includes its newly introduced single-axis chassis accel...

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IAA Mobility 2025: XPENG to showcase AI innovations and various EV models On August 20, XPENG Motors announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at the IAA Mobility 2025, taking place from September 8 to 14, 2025. The company will present solutions tailored for the evolving needs of the European market, under the theme ‘AI Transforms the World’. The exhibition will feature the European debut of the XPENG P7 electric sports sedan, a...

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IAA Mobility 2025: trinamiX to showcase biometric and safety solutions for automotive industry On August 20, trinamiX, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, announced that it will present its health and safety solutions at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The company will showcase its ‘Invisible Biometric Sensing Display’, which uses patented Beam Profile Analysis technology to monitor vital signs and biometrics of vehicle occupants...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Elektrobit to showcase software-defined vehicle solutions and partnerships Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit) will present its open-source and virtual development solutions designed to accelerate software-defined vehicles (SDV) innovation at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The company will highlight its cloud-native, hardware-independent in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and SDV application solutions at the AUMOVIO boot...

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ant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The sweep energy storage system rapidly switches each battery's power flow on and off, even when new batteries are connected to degraded or different capacity batteries. The tests are aimed to contribute to building a battery ecosystem, which is part of the seven mobility industry issues that the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association is addressing across the industry. To support stable procurement of criti...

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ect Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) rated between 47 kW and 200 kW, enabling most vehicles to charge up to 80% within 15–30 minutes. Equipped with CCS2 connectors, they are compatible with most EV brands. This expansion supports the PLUS Green Roadmap 2.0 and contributes to the national Low Carbon Mobility Development Plan (2021–2030), which targets 1,000 fast charging points nationwide by 2025. Several sites also feature solar roofing and Bat...

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Yamaha Motor expanding mobility services in Africa Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor) is expanding its mobility services in Africa. The size of the motorcycle market in Africa is around 4 million units per year, with 60% being business demand, for example, for motorcycle taxis. Against this backdrop, Yamaha Motor established the Mobility Service Business (MSB) division in 2020 and launched the Mobility Asset Management service that lends vehic...

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IAA 2025: CUPRA to unveil Tindaya showcar On August 20, SEAT announced that CUPRA is set to make the world premiere of the Tindaya Showcar at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8, 2025, during the brand’s media conference. The Tindaya takes its name from a volcanic mountain that rises from the island of Fuerteventura, Spain. Its copper-colored rock reflects CUPRA’s signature style, while its rugged form inspires the car’s material...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Opel to debut Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo On August 20, Opel announced that it will reveal the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a show car at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 8–14, 2025). The model is built on the STLA Small platform, the concept has the footprint of a Corsa but is lower and wider in design. The car uses two 350 kW electric motors, one on each axle, offering all-wheel drive. It generates total outpu...

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Setco Auto, India partners with VNIT Nagpur to advance clutch and mobility tech On August 19, 2025, Setco Automotive Limited, through its subsidiary Setco Auto Systems Pvt. Ltd., signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. The partnership will focus on research in next-generation automotive systems, including drivetrains, friction-facing technology, electric mobility, and sustainab...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Schaeffler to present expanded portfolio of electrification, chassis, and software solutions Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) will present its expanded automotive portfolio for the first time at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, following its acquisition of Vitesco Technologies. The presentation will be held under the motto “The Motion Technology Company”. The company will display nearly 140 products across about 225 sqm of e...

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Norway and Sweden associations partner on circular economy for electric car batteries On August 15, the Norwegian Automobile Importers' Association and Mobility Sweden announced a partnership for sustainable battery recycling in line with new EU requirements. Through their subsidiaries Autoretur Battery Recycling and FoRetur, they will build an efficient, coordinated return system for car batteries. Autoretur Battery Recycling and FoRetur will st...

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th ethanol, for the vehicle propulsion. The modular solution will be expanded across different Stellantis brands in Brazil. In addition, the company plans to locally develop a fully electric variant. Visitors experienced the system through an interactive simulator and games focused on the future of mobility. In May, Citroen brand celebrated the production of its 1 millionth vehicle at its Porto Real plant. Stellantis announced BRL 3 billion in in...

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EKA Mobility, India and Chartered Speed secure 1,135 e-buses under PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme On August 19, EKA Mobility and Chartered Speed announced their partnership to deploy 1,135 electric buses across India under the Government of India's Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Yojana (Sewa Scheme). The companies have recently received the letter of confirmation of quantity (LOCQ) for 235 buses, adding to an earlier confirmation of 900 buses. Under the latest alloc...

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IAA 2025: smart to debut smart #5 SUV built in China On August 19, smart announced that it will present its full vehicle line-up at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich from September 8–14, 2025, including the European debut of the mid-size SUV, smart #5. The smart #5 is powered by an 800-Volt platform, enabling longer range, fast charging, advanced driver assistance, and an intelligent cockpit. Its spacious, flexible interior is designed to meet varied...

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Prague City Council, Czech Republic launches project of 1,500 charging stations On August 14, the Prague City Council approved the launch of a major investment project aimed at developing zero-emission urban mobility. In the coming years, the city plans to install up to 1,500 publicly accessible slow charging stations for electric vehicles in various locations throughout Prague, all of which will be fully owned by the city. The total cost of the ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: LG to unveil new content partnerships to enhance in-vehicle experience On August 19, LG Electronics (LG) announced that it will present its forward-thinking vision for future mobility at IAA MOBILITY 2025. LG will outline its strategic vision for the future of the in-cabin experience and the growing role of its Automotive Content Platform (ACP). LG ACP powered by webOS plays a central role in realizing its SDV vision by bringin...

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IAA Mobility 2025: KIRCHHOFF, Germany to present cross car beams, crash management system and structural parts On August 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive announced that it will present its safe, lightweight, cost-efficient, and sustainable innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. It will showcase the entire range of its cross-car beam technologies, including steel sheet construction to innovative aluminum designs and pioneering hybrid constructions (tube-in-tub...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Hesai, China to present high-performance lidar for L3 autonomous driving On August 14, Hesai announced that it will unveil ETX, its newest automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar designed for L3 autonomous driving, at IAA Mobility 2025. It is powered by Hesai’s proprietary photon vector technology. It has an optical window of just 32 mm. Hesai is collaborating with leading European windshield manufacturers AGC and Saint-Gobai...

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