ternal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. GKN Powder Metallurgy division-In 2024, the Company’s GKN Powder Metallurgy division secured GBP 113 million in new business wins, reflecting a 2% year-on-year increase. Approximately 56% of these orders were for EV or propulsion-agnostic products Business Partnership Collaboration with First Phosphate on LFP cathode active material development   -GKN Hoeganaes, a division of the Company’s GKN Powder...

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Uber and Momenta partner on robotaxi deployment in international markets On May 2, Uber Technologies and Momenta announced a strategic agreement to introduce autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, in international markets outside of the U.S. and China. First deployment for the partnership will take place in Europe at the beginning of 2026, with onboard safety operators. By combining Uber's ridesharing network with Momenta's autonomous driving ...

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he Ranger is also built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in the U.S., where the Bronco SUV is built on a modified shared platform. On February 18, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed new official data on the new second-gen Amarok II, which will be presented in 2022. The Amarok II was developed in partnership with Ford and will share a platform, mechanicals and the Silverton production plant in with the new Ranger. The VW Argentina plant in Pach...

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Capital Smart Motors signs MoU with Geely, China to launch its EVs in Pakistan On April 30, Capital Smart Motors (CSM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese brand Geely. This partnership will introduce Geely’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brands, including Zeekr, Riddara, and Farizon, to the Pakistani market. Geely Zeekr is an electric vehicle brand offering electric sedans and crossovers. Geely Riddara will provide EV pickup ...

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the same assembly line at the Cordoba plant with the Nissan Frontier and Mercedes-Benz Class X. On December 24, Mercedes-Benz Argentina announced on social media that it is continuing to work on the Class X pickup, saying that the project is delayed, but not cancelled. The Class X was developed in partnership with Renault-Nissan and is being manufactured in the same plant in Cordoba, Argentina where the Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan are ma...

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Auto Shanghai 2025: Dirac, Sweden partners with MediaTek, Taiwan to enhance in-car audio performance On April 28, Dirac, Sweden-based audio tech company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MediaTek to enhance in-car audio performance through the integration of Dirac’s industry-leading digital audio software into MediaTek’s automotive-grade systems-on-chips (SoCs). In the partnership, the companies will jointly develop a proof of ...

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24, Audi officially began production of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, marking it as the first premium luxury Audi model to be assembled in Southeast Asia. This 7-seater mild hybrid (MHEV) is also the first Audi vehicle produced at the Volkswagen Group Malaysia assembly plant in Pekan, Pahang. Operated in partnership with DRB-HICOM Bhd, the plant is Audi’s sole production site in the Southeast Asian region. In addition to assembling Volkswagen models ...

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tric Motor Show (IEMS) 2022 event. The Almaz Hybrid carries a 2,000-cc petrol engine, a competent electric motor, and is supported by a 1.8 kWh battery. Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) technology was also developed specifically. On November 28, PT SGMW Motor Indonesia (Wuling) has inaugurated a partnership with PT Gotion Green Energy Solutions Indonesia (Gotion High-Tech) with the MoU inked at Wuling’s Cikarang plant that will cover both co...

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EVO Plant, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2025 at the Hwaseong plant. The PV5 will feature a conversion function that allows drivers to swap modules to suit their purposes, such as vehicle dispatch, delivery, and utility. Kia also announced at CES on January 10 that it has entered into a partnership with Uber to develop and supply PBVs. The PBV to be supplied to Uber will be based on the PV5. On December 13, Kia signed a Power Purchase...

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gri-La Mission, aiming to continuously enrich its product portfolio over the next five years, will introduce 45 all-new models globally, including 37 new energy models. In 2025 alone, 20 new models are set to launch, with 12 new energy vehicles such as the AVATR 06, DEEPAL S09, and CHANG-AN Q07. In partnership with CATL, ChangAn is advancing key electrolyte technologies and accelerating solid-state battery development. A prototype will debut by l...

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ct signed an investment service agreement with Lexus (Shanghai) New Energy Co., Ltd. Toyota to establish new wholly owned company to develop and produce BEVs and batteries in Shanghai Toyota establishes New Energy company in Shanghai On February 5, Toyota announced that it will sign a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Shanghai municipal government in China regarding carbon neutrality. In addition, Toyota has decided to establish a new ...

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Uber and May Mobility announce partnership to scale autonomous vehicles On May 1, Uber Technologies and May Mobility announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years, with an initial launch planned for Arlington, Texas, by the end of 2025.  Under the agreement, Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying tri...

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Epsilon funds new materials science institute at Tufts Engineering School, USA On April 29, Epsilon Carbon announced the launch of a new research institute in partnership with Tufts University. The Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute, based at the School of Engineering, will focus on materials science and engineering, with an emphasis on innovations in battery materials. The initiative is supported by USD 11.5 million sponsorship from Epsilon. The ...

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Stellantis and FINN expand partnership with 5,300 vehicles order On April 30, Stellantis N.V. and car subscription platform FINN, Germany signed a 2025 framework agreement, with FINN already ordering 5,300 vehicles from various Stellantis brands. The vehicles come with different powertrains, including gasoline, hybrid, and electric. Notably, new models such as the Opel Grandland and fully electric Opel Frontera are now available through FINN's su...

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Santana Motors partners with ZZ Nissan and Anhui Coronet to produce all-terrain off-road vehicles in Spain On April 30, Santana Motors SL announced a strategic alliance with Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (ZZ Nissan) and Anhui Coronet Tech Co. to produce off-road all-terrain vehicles at the Santana Factory in Linares, Spain. The partnership aims to develop innovative off-road vehicles that meets the needs of markets in Europe, Africa, and ...

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Nigeria and South Korea discuss partnership on solar technology and EV manufacturing On April 29, the Vice-President of Nigeria met with a delegation of South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC). AEDC has proposed a partnership with Nigeria to support solar equipment production and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in the country. The Vice President reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fostering a conducive environme...

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SAG Group, Austria planning truck cryogenic tank production in India with local partner On April 30, SAG Group announced that it is planning to set up a joint production facility for truck cryogenic tanks for LNG and liquid hydrogen (LH2), as well as for innovative rheocasting lightweight components for the two-wheeler market in India. It is discussing a strategic partnership with a manufacturing company based in Maharashtra. Preliminary discussi...

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s scheduled to be launched in June 2013 as the eK Wagon and the eK Custom from Mitsubishi and the DAYZ and the DAYZ Highway STAR from Nissan. Mitsubishi's Mizushima plant produces these models. On July 1, NMKV Co., Ltd. opened Mizushima Office in Kurashiki City, Okayama, Japan. NMKV will strengthen partnership with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's Mizushima vehicle plant and further reduce production costs of jointly-developed mini car. Mitsubishi...

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West Midlands, UK to add over 10,000 EV charging points On April 30, the West Midlands Mayor announced plans to install more than 10,000 additional electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the region’s roadsides. Currently, there are over 4,000 publicly accessible chargers across the region’s road network.  Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), in partnership with local councils, is using government funding to expand the charging network s...

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o procure EV (electric vehicle) batteries. The name of the joint venture is HDG (Beijing) Trading Service Co., Ltd. The joint venture is 50% owned by Honda China, 25% by Dongfeng Motor, and 25% by GAC Group. In addition, Honda China signed a memorandum of understanding with CATL to strengthen their partnership, to accelerate the vehicle electrification, and to establish a stable procurement system for batteries. At present, GAC Honda and Dongfeng...

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