South Korea’s Cosmo Chemical completes patent registration of patent for method for manufacturing iron phosphate for LFP batteries Several South Korean media outlets have reported that Cosmo Chemical of South Korea has completed patent registration for a method of manufacturing iron phosphate for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This patent relates to a technology for producing LFP precursors using iron sulfate, a by-product generated du...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

he annual production volume for the FCV is, however, only 700 units. Thus, it is expected to take up to two years before delivery is possible. Toyota will reportedly gear up to mass-produce the Mirai FCV. Toyota Motor Corporation will allow royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 of the FCV-related patent licenses it holds globally on an unconsolidated basis. Toyota will allow royalty-free use of patents relating to fuel cell stacks (approx. 1,97...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Valeo remains France’s leading patent applicant at EPO Valeo Group (Valeo) has maintained its position as France’s leading patent applicant at the European Patent Office (EPO), filing 650 patent applications in 2025. It ranked first among all French companies across all technology fields. The patents focus on (i) Enhancing electric mobility with battery cooling systems, rare-earth-free electric motors, and advanced thermal management; (ii) Ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ith Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) on June 24 on mutual cooperation to research and develop autonomous driving vehicles. The two entities intends to work on 1) advanced research and development on human-friendly driverless cars based on vehicle-IT fusion technology 2) cooperation on patent and technology preemption through intensive support for the core technology, and 3) synergy maximization by sharing human resources and researc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ner Atlas Copco are now trying out the new method for this purpose in a series production facility for the first time at the paint shop at Audi’s site in Gyor. The new, automated process also saves time and improves the visual appearance of the seals thanks to its consistent level of precision. A patent application has been filed, and the method is due to be rolled out at additional Audi sites.  On September 30, Audi informed that Audi Hungari...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/24

wheels of the car are operated electromechanically. Development of wheel hub drive with integrated brake for EVs In October 2023, Contnental announced that it will jointly develop a brake-integrated wheel hub drive for EVs with Germany's DeepDrive GmbH (DeepDrive). DeepDrive has developed and patented a dual rotor radial flux motor. In the first phase of joint development, hydraulic brakes will be integrated into the wheel hub drive. In the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ency (HIPA) announced that HI-LEX Hungary Kft., a subsidiary of HI-LEX Corporation, has expanded its door modules production at its Retság facility to supply BMW electric vehicles manufactured in Debrecen. The EUR 6.33 million investment will generate 30 new jobs and incorporates a European Hi-Lex patent validated for BMW project. Enhancements include a new 2,000-sqm hall with a 0.49 MW rooftop solar power system, two 1500-ton injection molding ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., Chongqing Yufu Holding Group Co., Ltd., and CMB Financial Asset Investment Co., Ltd.. Specifically, CNY 3.122 billion, or around 51.0%, was from Changan Auto in the form of self-owned funds of CNY 2.079 billion in cash and intangible assets (including the patent rights for the Deepal S05 and G318 vehicle models) valued at CNY 1.043 billion. Yufu Holding and CMB Investment contributed CNY 2.5 billion (ar...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

heelers, Lumax Auto Technologies launched an oxygen (O2) sensor for Royal Enfield’s multiple models, and an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and throttle position sensor (TPS) for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) EV scooter and motorcycles. Additionally, the company secured one new patent and has applied for six more patents related to its product innovations. Based on the Lumax Auto Technologies Limited press release/ Investor p...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/16

drivebuddyAI, India secures patent for in-vehicle facial recognition for commercial drivers On March 12, India-based drivebuddyAI received a patent for an AI-powered in-vehicle facial recognition system that identifies drivers inside moving commercial vehicles and tracks their driving hours in real time. The computer-vision system is designed to work in dynamic cabin conditions, replacing conventional key-based ID methods that fleets say can be i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Servotech and Electra EV get join patent for low-voltage EV charging device in India On March 11, Servotech Renewable Power System, along with Electra EV, secured a 20-year joint patent from the Indian patent office for an electric vehicle charging device designed for low-voltage EVs, effective from December 4, 2023, under the Patents Act, 1970. The technology enables fast DC charging of sub-200V DC platforms, including GB/T Bharat DC 001-based v...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

hina FAW Group Co., Ltd. (FAW) held a launch event. During the event, FAW Hongqi unveiled its new super electric intelligent platform and 3 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) concepts. The super electric intelligent vehicle platform architecture named FMEs possesses 115 core technologies and more than 10,000 patent pending technologies. It will become the key technical support for Hongqi to usher in a green and intelligent future. At the launch event, 3 N...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Thailand’s DIP hosts JAMA delegation to discuss design patent system for automotive parts Announced on March 6, 2026, Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) received a delegation from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), led by Mr. Takuya Fukuoka of Isuzu Motors, along with representatives from several Japanese automakers, to discuss improvements to Thailand’s product design examination system. The meeting in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

hina FAW Group Co., Ltd. (FAW) held a launch event. During the event, FAW Hongqi unveiled its new super electric intelligent platform and 3 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) concepts. The super electric intelligent vehicle platform architecture named FMEs possesses 115 core technologies and more than 10,000 patent pending technologies. It will become the key technical support for Hongqi to usher in a green and intelligent future. At the launch event, 3 N...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

Stellantis France files 1,294 patents in French National Institute of Industrial Property On March 3, Stellantis filed 1,294 patents in France in 2025, ranking first in the list published by the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). The company has held the top position for three years in a row. The patents show the work done by Stellantis’ research and development teams in France, which account for about half of the company...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Y ended March 31, 2023 Overall 2,123.3 2,257.9 1,190.4 Overall R&D expenditure as a % of overall sales 1.70 2.51 2.94 R&D Facilities -The Company employs a team of 1200+ skilled engineers in its 37 R&D and engineering centers across India, Germany, Spain, and Taiwan. -The company has filed patents of over 495 patent applications and secured 539 design registrations till FY2023-24. -CREAT serves as Uno Minda's centralised R&D flagship tec...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/03/04

l Tesla builds 1,300 Cybertrucks per week, moving from Foundation Series in Q3 Tesla recalling 11,688 Cybertrucks over windshield wiper motor, trim piece Futronic to invest USD 28 million to supply Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas Tesla's 'Cortex' supercomputer for FSD being built in Austin, Texas Tesla patent describes ‘unboxed’ method of production Tesla announces production of 100 millionth 4680 battery cell Tesla recalls 27,185 Cybertrucks to ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/04

n provides secure communications solutions for governments, defense, critical infrastructure, and enterprises. Its offerings include end-to-end protection for voice, messaging, video, mobile security, and crisis event management. Licensing The division manages and monetizes the Company’s global patent portfolio. As of February 28, 2025, the Company owned approximately 6,300 worldwide patents and applications, covering areas such as operating ...

SDV  Updated at: 2026/03/03

ll-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) by 2029, using its dry electrode technology. Graphite-based all-solid-state batteries use conventional graphite anode materials and reportedly offer superior structural stability and mass-production capability. The company has filed more than 450 patent applications globally for dry electrodes. In 2025, it constructed a pilot line for dry electrodes at its Ochang plant in Cheongju-si, Chungcheo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Raeon, UK partners with Hidria, Slovenia to scale custom battery production On February 16, Raeon, a UK-based custom battery manufacturer, announced a strategic investment partnership with Hidria, a European industrial technology company backed by Gonvarri Industries. Raeon uses its patent-pending FloLock resin encapsulation technology to produce customised, production-ready battery modules in low to medium volumes (1 to 10,000 units per year) fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20