anding to collaborate on recycling rare earths and rare metals in both Japan and the U.S. ReElement engages in recycling critical mineral resources such as rare earths. Mitsubishi Materials will acquire preferred shares of ReElement. ReElement possesses proprietary chromatography‑based technology used in separation and purification processes, which form the core of used rare earth recycling. Compared to the currently mainstream solvent extracti...

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f areas, including heat-dissipating adhesives to ensure battery stability, as well as motors, power semiconductors, communication tools, and sensors. It is also promoting joint development with electronics systems and materials companies. In addition, it is developing SGF (Switchable glazing Film), used in automotive glass to adjust light and heat transmission, and photopolymer films for HWD (holographic windshield display), which projects inform...

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rney reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping in January to reduce tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Carney’s government said it wanted to attract new Chinese joint-venture investment “with trusted partners” in the Canadian auto sector within three years. The EV production discussions are focused on the idled Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario where thousands of workers were laid off after a new Jeep SUV they were scheduled to ...

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Covestro, Germany, Marquardt, and E Ink develop design-integrated surfaces for automotive interiors On April 2, Covestro announced that Marquardt is developing a door interior panel that maintains the visual and haptic properties of polyurethane (PU)-coated textile synthetics commonly used in automotive interiors, while enabling a dynamic color-changing responsive display to be invisibly embedded within the surface, under its Centum project.  Ma...

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ArcelorMittal supplies Usibor 1500 steel for Renault’s new generation BEV models On March 31, ArcelorMittal announced that it is supplying Usibor 1500 XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel for five hot-stamped structural parts used on Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Alpine A290, and Renault 4 E-Tech electric. ArcelorMittal started supplies in September 2025. This steel grade is produced via scrap-based EAF production route with 75% scrap conte...

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are produced at the plant and delivered directly to the assembly line in the correct order. A new battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Germany, about 90 minutes from Munich plant, produces high-voltage Gen6 batteries for the Munich plant and other German plants. These batteries will be used in BMW i3. Based on BMW press release...

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aluated. It uses three rotary controls that allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s driving behaviour more precisely than before. The three rotary controls work fully when ESP is turned off, giving experienced drivers more control on closed tracks. However, the Response Control function can also be used when ESP is on. The car uses AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and, for the first time in an electric sports car, it has three axial flux m...

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abling flexible response to changing business environment Subaru Corporation (Subaru) announced on April 1 that it has signed a commitment line agreement with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Mizuho Bank) and other institutions to receive a loan of up to JPY 100 billion without credit screening. The fund will be used for "growth investment" such as research and development for vehicles and next-generation technologies, as well as capital investments. Amid dras...

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Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings cancel establishment of Swedish JV for EV battery casing materials On March 31, Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. (Toyo Seikan) announced the cancellation of its plan to establish a joint venture in Sweden with TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TOPPAN Holdings) to manufacture casing materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). In June 2024, Toyo Seikan and TOPPAN Holdings agreed on the establishment of a ...

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f the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, told the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media outlets that "if the companies that purchased the vehicles scrap them, change the registration name, or sell them at a significant discount, there will be no prospect of the vehicles being used, and the company will demand the return of the subsidies." Future developments are being watched closely. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha ...

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icing to be announced closer to launch. Based on the company’s 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and using a native NACS charging port, the Kia EV3 is powered by a standard-range 58.3 kWh battery (Light) or a long-range 81.4 kWh battery (Wind, Land, GT-Line, GT). The 58.3 kWh battery, used in FWD-only applications, allows up to 220 miles, while the 81.4 kWh battery allows up to 320 miles for FWD, and makes AWD possible. AWD EV3 mode...

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GM to invest USD 150 million in Saginaw Metal Casting Plant for sixth-gen V8 blocks, heads On April 1, General Motors announced plans to invest more than USD 150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations to support the production of the sixth -generation of GM’s V8 engine blocks and heads used in its full-size pickup trucks with new equipment and tooling. This latest commitment builds on the approximately USD 5.5 billion in investments GM...

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Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy to hire 100 workers to increase C514 transmission production On March 31, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Mirafiori plant, Italy, will hire around 100 new workers soon to increase the production of C514 transmissions. These transmissions are used in the Fiat Pandina and Fiat 500 Hybrid, which are produced at Pomigliano and Mirafiori plants. Currently, the Mirafiori plant produces about 700 gearboxes per...

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olve the EV battery fire problem fundamentally. Specifically, Intellivix's AI technology will monitor battery temperatures in real time and detect signs of fire, such as subtle temperature changes and gas generation, in advance. At the same time, S&Inno's non-combustible material technology will be used to block the spread of fire physically and to build a dual safety net. (From a press release on March 27, 2026)...

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enz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The model would undergo adaptations for the South American market, similar to the strategy used for the Amarok. The van is expected to retain much of the original structure and interior, with limited design changes focused on branding and in...

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Mercedes-Benz debuts new GLE and GLS in U.S., announces USD 4 billion investment for Tuscaloosa plant On March 31, Mercedes-Benz presented the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS, and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID in their world premieres at their home plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is celebrating the milestone of the five millionth SUV to roll off the line over 30 years of production. Mercedes-Benz used the event also to announce that as part of a U...

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Borgstena, Sweden, plans automotive textile manufacturing in Tunisia On March 27, multiple sources reported that Swedish group Borgstena established a new plant in Tunisia. It will produce automotive textiles, including trims, interior coverings, and technical reinforcements used in vehicle interiors. The new plant is situated in the governorate of Bizerte, and operates under the group’s local subsidiary, Dual Borgstena Trim Tunisia. Based on m...

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d 13 million units, with a rise of 20% YoY, and became the main growth force. Many international brands are facing a continued downward trend, while domestic brands largely maintained robust growth throughout the year. However, government intervention on the price war—which started in Q3 2023—caused BYD Group to unexpectedly fall short of expectations. The automaker had delivered an impressive performance in 2024, but saw its volumes fall by ...

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ed that Zhongrui Korea Co., Ltd. has begun shipping core components for 4680 cylindrical battery cells (46mm diameter, 80mm height) for electric vehicles (EVs) to the largest EV maker in they play a role in joining and sealing various insulating components,North America. The products are components used in the riveting process for cylindrical batteries, and it plays a role in joining and sealing various insulating components such as insulators an...

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roduction and Technology Center. A major part of the project is the largest photovoltaic carport complex in Central and Eastern Europe, with 6 MW capacity, which also protects 1,200+ delivery vehicles from weather such as hail, snow, and strong sunlight. Solar carports for large vehicles are rarely used in the renewable energy sector. In Gliwice plant, they play an important role in the site’s energy transition. The project was developed togeth...

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