tion will result in a pro forma equity value of approximately USD 1.5 billion. Factorial’s high-power, lightweight, solid-state batteries have demonstrated real-world performance, including over 1,200 km (745 miles) of driving range on a single charge with 106 Ah cells in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle. Stellantis-lab testing verified 77Ah cells demonstrating high energy density, fast charging, and robust performance across temperature extrem...

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ench T10 MOSFET technology across FORVIA HELLA’s advanced automotive platforms. The T10 power MOSFETs are manufactured at onsemi’s state-of-the-art facility in East Fishkill, New York, USA. With ultra-low conduction and switching losses, it delivers significant improvements in efficiency, power density, and system cost. The expanded collaboration, built on a 25-year partnership, will address the growing demands of vehicle electrification and ...

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Wolfspeed supplies MOSFET systems for Toyota’s BEV onboard charger systems On December 9, Wolfspeed Inc., a leader in innovative silicon carbide power solutions, announced that its automotive MOSFETs will power onboard charger systems for Toyota’s battery electric vehicles (BEV). This silicon carbide device adoption reflects Toyota’s confidence in Wolfspeed’s ability to meet the automaker’s rigorous standards for quality and long-term r...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: CATL, SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle forge in-depth strategic partnership At the Auto Guangzhou 2025, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) forged an in-depth strategic partnership with SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle). Centering on the three directions of “technology co-development, ecosystem co-construction, and global mutual progress”, the two companies will comprehensi...

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CALB presents versatile battery lineups at 2025 CCVS At the 2025 China Commercial Vehicles Show (CCVS) in Wuhan, CALB Group Co., Ltd. (CALB) presented battery lineups covering various commercial vehicle scenarios. The exhibits included the HL series for short-haul transportation in closed areas, which, with a capacity of 120-600kWh, comes with a four-branch framework architecture to support 800kWh. The energy density stands at 167Wh/kg.The Zhiyu...

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nts (PEM) has successfully completed the ‘PEAk-Bat’ research project. As part of the project, researchers collaborated with industry partners including Ford and Trumpf to develop structural battery systems and reduce production costs, enabling earlier market entry. The the researchers built ten vehicle bodies with integrated structural battery systems, which were tested by TÜV Rheinland and Magna. The new ‘module-to-chassis’ design incre...

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the 2025 World Power Battery Conference. The DFMC fully in-house developed next-generation high-specific-energy solid-state battery adopts a multi-component system of a high-capacity ternary cathode, a silicon-carbon anode, and oxide-polymer composite solid-state electrolytes, delivering an energy density as high as 350Wh/kg. To date, DFMC has established and commissioned a 0.2GWh solid-state battery pilot production line. A 350Wh/kg solid-state...

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the second test phase for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel-cell trucks with 5 new partner companies i.e. Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany (ratiopharm), Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain. The aim is to test the trucks in different industries and real-world situations, and to use the results to improve the vehicle and prepare for future sales and service. Each partner will operate a fuel-cell truck for one year on various types of routes from temperature...

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nced it has won an R&D 100 Award in partnership with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for its work on a rotary-transformer-based wireless excitation system for electrically excited synchronous motors (EESM). The technology can be used for both passenger and commercial vehicles. BorgWarner and ORNL’s advanced development project powers an electromagnet-based rotor, eliminating the need for rare earth magnets and re...

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Solid Power, US partners with Samsung SDI and BMW to develop all-solid-state battery demo vehicle On October 30, Solid Power, U.S. developer of solid-state batteries, collaborated with Samsung SDI and BMW to develop and test a demonstration vehicle powered by all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology. The partnership is an important step toward bringing ASSB technology to market, combining the strengths of all three companies. Under the agreement...

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lt architecture, it offers high charging power, smart energy distribution, and strong efficiency. The SUV will deliver over 600 km of range, proven in real-world testing where prototypes covered 563 km at 113 km/h on a single charge. At its core is a 113-kWh high-voltage battery integrated into the vehicle’s structure, improving rigidity and lowering the centre of gravity for better handling. The battery uses a new aluminium frame for enhanced ...

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powered by an internal combustion engine that combusts hydrogen, and the “H2FC,” a heavy-duty truck powered by a fuel cell system. By utilizing components and technologies common to diesel trucks, the compressed hydrogen gas-powered “H2IC” enables faster and smoother transition to hydrogen vehicles. In particular, the H2IC technology is suitable for high-power applications such as construction vehicles. The “H2FC” is a fuel cell batt...

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Office building at Lexus NEV manufacturing site in Shanghai opened According to multiple press releases dated October 19, an office building at a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai was opened. The first batch of around 80 employees moved into the office building to fully initiate the preparatory work for core functions such as R&D, production, and sales. By April 2026, the office staff will expand to ...

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and premium coach tourism. The 14m ultra-luxury battery electric tourist bus T14E is available with 621 or 704 kWh batteries, offering a range up to 850 kilometers. It has 61 seats. The battery electric intercity coach IC12E launched globally at the Busworld. It has a new generation of high-energy-density batteries. It offers a maximum range of 675 kilometers. The 15m high-end city bus benchmark U15 has a maximum range of 850 kilometers under SO...

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PRO-NET opens bookings for Proton e.MAS 5, dubbed Malaysia’s most affordable EV On October 5, 2025, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET) officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5, Malaysia’s most affordable EV. This followed a high-profile livestream on October 4 that introduced the vehicle to the public. Priced between MYR 60,000 and MYR 80,000, the Proton e.MAS 5 has already captured strong interest. Despite its co...

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-edge autonomy stack including Lidar, GPS, AI-based obstacle detection (up to 6 meters), multi-sensor navigation, and remote safety controls. The initial rollout targets deployment at airports, technology parks, campuses, smart cities, and industrial hubs, with a production goal of 1,500 autonomous vehicles within 24 months. Pilot trials showcased Swayamgati’s ability to operate fully autonomously over a mapped 3-km route, handling 7 stops and ...

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CATL plans for volume supply of sodium-ion batteries in 2026 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) plans to achieve volume supply of sodium-ion batteries in 2026. According to the company, sodium-ion batteries deliver slightly lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries, yet boast advantages in low-temperature performance, carbon footprint, and safety. The CATL Naxtra sodium-ion power battery will help the company expand into cold-...

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Ballard to launch FCmove-SC fuel cell at Busworld in Brussels On September 18, Ballard Power Systems announced it will unveil its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels on October 4–9. Designed for city transit duty, the FCmove-SC builds on Ballard’s market-leading FCmove family to deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration, improved in-service performance and lower lifecycle cost...

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mized package structure consisting of two connected “TO-247” packages. Compared to the TO-247, the company has reduced thermal resistance by about 15%, and inductance (electromagnetic forces generated by changing electric currents) by about 50%. As a result, the new DOT-247 has achieved a power density 2.3-fold higher than connecting two TO-247 modules in series. The DOT-247 also realizes the same level of power conversion circuitry with half...

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JAMA issues joint statement with Brazil to promote sustainable fuel use On September 12, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and the Brazilian Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (ANFAVEA) released a joint statement regarding sustainable fuels prior to the International Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels to be held in September, the first to be held in Japan, as well as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30...

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