ts, and convert production lines to produce innovative products.  A first phase of aid is being launched for investment plans under Section A of the PERTE VEC batteries program, with a budget of EUR 280 million. It supports the production of electric vehicle batteries, key components, and critical raw materials. The grants may be requested by commercial companies with their own legal personality. The loans will have a fixed interest rate of 2.72...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Zeon constructs new bio-research building in Yamagata Prefecture Zeon Corporation (Zeon) announced that it has established a new research facility to develop production processes for plant-derived raw materials. This facility will accelerate the research and development of plant-derived synthetic rubber and contribute to the establishment of resource recycling. A new research building has been constructed on the premises of Zeon Chemicals Yonezaw...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Tinci Materials, China plans lithium battery materials plant in Morocco On June 11, multiple sources reported that Tinci Materials Technology has signed an agreement with Morocco’s government to build a battery materials plant. It will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of electrolytes and other key lithium battery raw materials. The plant will be in the Jorf Lasfar industrial zone in El Jadida Province. Tinci will invest USD 28...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

he Chinese market increased year-over year (y/y), and the production capacity of drive batteries also expanded. Unlike previous years, the supply of batteries far exceeded device demand, sending lithium carbonate prices to their lowest levels. At the same time, new types of drive batteries with new materials and shapes are being introduced to market one after another, reflecting the advances made in drive battery technology over the past year.  ...

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Rock Tech receives European funding to lead Lithium Refining Innovation project On June 11, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. announced that it has been selected for funding under the KAVA (Knowledge and Innovation Activities) grant program by EIT RawMaterials. It is the first funding awarded after Rock Tech's Lithium Hydroxide Convertor Guben (LHCG) project has been recognized as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Project by the European ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

F3. BYD F3 sedan has a 1.5-liter engine which generates 108 hp power.  On April 21, multiple sources reported that the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Amal Group stated that the company will permanently cease production of BYD cars in Egypt by August 2025. The move is due to a shortage of raw materials and the end of the model’s production cycle in China, which halted local manufacturing. He further stated that the company is investin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

e FAW-VW sub-brands to launch 19 new models in coming 20 months Joynext signs cooperation agreement with FAW-VW Design, specification details of FAW-Audi A5L sedan announced FAW-Volkswagen promotes water-based paint FAW-Volkswagen realizes energy conservation and environmental protection in process materials in the product development stage FAW-VW adopts CO2 heat pump in product development phase FAW-VW adopts fiberglass-free muffler in product d...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/10

nclude a two-year grace period. Also, penalties for trucks should be reduced to match those for smaller vehicles. Faster charging and hydrogen infrastructure: need more and faster development of charging and hydrogen stations, ahead of vehicle rollouts, and in line with carbon dioxide goals. Secure raw materials supply: Europe must improve access to raw materials by strengthening trade deals and reducing supply risks. Technology openness & fair r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology, China and ElevenEs, Serbia partner on cathode materials On June 6, ElevenEs Ltd. announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wanhua Chemical Battery Technology Co., Ltd. to localize the supply chain of battery cathode materials in Europe. This collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive supply and technical partnership covering products such as LFP cathode materials, PVDF (polyviny...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

gers, steering gears, transmissions, starters, alternators, and more. These parts are available for all Stellantis brands in Brazil through 1,200 dealerships and authorized distributors. Produced under OEM specifications, the parts ensure original performance and warranty while cutting up to 80% in raw material use and 50% in energy consumption compared to the production of new parts. Stellantis applies a 4R strategy to extend product life, reduc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

Ontario commits CAD 500M to local critical minerals processing On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a CAD 500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support both upgrades to existing facilities and the construction of new...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/07

EC selects 13 Strategic Projects total cost of EUR 5.5 billion in third countries to secure access to raw materials including rare earths On June 4, the European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside the EU, including in overseas countries and territories. The projects will diversify the EU’s supply sources and enhance economic security, while also promoting local value creation in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

TR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. The collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated charging solutions. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

already rolling off the production line in Factory 56. On January 27, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new EQS has passed the environmental audit. The life cycle assessment (LCA) undertaken by Mercedes-Benz examines all environment-related aspects of a vehicle model, from the manufacture of the raw materials and the production of the vehicle through to driving operation and then recycling at the end of a vehicle's life. The all-new EQS shows ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/06

ilitas Tbk (VKTR), Indonesia’s first electric commercial vehicle plant founded by Bakrie & Brothers, which oversees the complete production process from chassis assembly to final testing. Looking ahead, the collaboration will extend across the EV value chain, including nickel processing, battery raw materials, energy storage, and integrated charging solutions, guided by the shared vision of “green transportation, made in Indonesia.”  (Fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

ng programs in 2025 amid market uncertainty Kongsberg announces cost savings actions  Kongsberg Automotive reports new business wins Kongsberg Automotive wins new business in North America Kongsberg wins new business for transmission controls Kongsberg revises targets due to semiconductors and raw materials costs Kongsberg wins business worth EUR 32 million from Asian OEM Kongsberg to sell ICS business unit to Lear Corporation Suprajit, In...

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Wh, 4.3% share), CALB (up 21.4% to 11.9 GWh, 3.9% share). The United States is accelerating global supply chain restructuring not only through policy changes such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and AMPC for battery subsidies, but also by strengthening regulations on Chinese-made batteries and raw materials. In response to these policy shifts, Korean companies are seeking to secure stable supply chains by establishing local joint ventures an...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

trians, the automaker will add a lane departure warning system and high beam control system for all vehicles. The facelifted Demio will be released on December 7. On November 30 Mazda announced that it will adopt bioengineering plastics for the front grille of the CX-5. Bio engineering plastics are materials with high texture feel and low environmental impact that use raw materials derived from plants. Since Mazda adopted it in 2015 for interior ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/05

FORVIA HELLA-Il Heung-Xingyu Automotive-LS Automotive-Silder -As of December 31, 2024, Grupo Antolin HoldCo, S.A. owns 100.0% of the Company’s shares. Grupo Antolin HoldCo, S.A. is wholly owned by the Antolin family through Avot Inversiones, S.L. Overhead systems-Modular headliners Substrate materials Sunvisors Lightings Wiring Grab handles Stow spaces Fastening systems Head impact safety systems Front and side airbags Air conditioning ven...

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sedan after the 2022 model year. While it began production in Aguascalientes, Mexico in 2018, the company announced in 2020 that production of the U.S. market A-Class would move to Rastatt, Germany to make room for the GLB crossover at the COMPAS plant. According to the report in Mercedes-Benz HP - Materials from CO2: Out of the atmosphere and into the car (October 5, 2021) - Twelve, which calls itself the "carbon transformation company", offered...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/05