Hyundai Mobis develops PE system ready for all EV models May 13, 2026 During the development of its proprietary Power Electric (PE) system model, the South Korean company focused on standardizing key auto components and modularizing them. These include the stator for the drive motor, the inverter and the power module.
Delta opens R&D centre in Germany to advance power solutions May 12, 2026 Taiwanese power electronics manufacturer Delta has officially opened a new R&D centre in Soest, Germany, expanding its European innovation capacity with a focus on high-efficiency power solutions for AI data centres and electric mobility.
Cyient launches GaN Power IC family leveraging Navitas technology May 12, 2026 Under the agreement, Cyient Semiconductors will license Navitas’s GaN technology for use in India, accelerating the adoption of high performance GaN solutions across a broad range of markets.
BorgWarner secures turbocharger awards with European OEM May 08, 2026 The awarded business includes turbocharger solutions for multiple vehicle programs spanning both gasoline and diesel applications. Production is expected to begin in phases from the second quarter of 2026.
Foxconn partners with ElectroMobility Poland for Jaworzno EV hub May 07, 2026 Polish state-owned EV company ElectroMobility Poland has selected Foxconn as its strategic partner for the development of a production and R&D hub in Jaworzno, with final agreements expected in the second half of 2026.
Aixtron supplied planetary GaN MOCVD systems to Renesas May 07, 2026 Aixtron has supplied Renesas with multiple Planetary G5+C systems to expand its Gallium Nitride (GaN) production in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) environments.
India’s L&T enters industrial electronics segment May 01, 2026 The new business vertical, L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS), will be headquartered in Bengaluru, while the manufacturing operations will be based in Coimbatore. To begin with, two manufacturing lines have been commissioned.
Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric explore JV in automotive equipment April 30, 2026 Hon Hai Precision Industry, otherwise known as Foxconn, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance centred on Mitsubishi Electric's automotive equipment business.
Samsung SDI signs EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz April 23, 2026 Under the agreement, Samsung SDI will supply high-performance batteries for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation electric vehicles. Mercedes-Benz plans to use the batteries in future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.
Hyundai teams up with TVS to advance E3W solutions in India April 22, 2026 Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead the design of and co-develop the Electric Three-Wheeler (E3W) by leveraging its research and development expertise, advanced mobility technologies and human-centric design approach.
Ionna partners with Circle K to expand EV charging in US April 20, 2026 The collaboration is centered around a strategic ambition to expand to more than 350 sites featuring Rechargeries @ Circle K, combining Ionna’s charging technology and driver-first experience with Circle K’s nationwide footprint.
Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices April 16, 2026 Clever Devices’ portfolio of onboard and centralized data solutions will complement Hitachi Rail’s HMAX Mobility suite. HMAX Mobility is Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management platform that optimizes the performance of railways around the world.
From rigidity to agility: modular robotics gains ground in EMS manufacturing April 14, 2026 Electronics manufacturers operating in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environments need more flexible automation to remain competitive, according to Piotr Owczarek of Fideltronik, Fitech and AIRob. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, he outlined how modular robotics and AI-driven systems can address the limitations of traditional automation.
Ampere partners with Basquevolt to advance battery technology April 13, 2026 The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) aims to fast-track lithium metal-based battery technology for Pre-A Sample EV requirements.
UK awards $510M to Tata’s Agratas for EV battery gigafactory April 10, 2026 Agratas is building what may be Britain’s largest electric vehicle battery plant in Somerset, with an expected 40 gigawatt-hours capacity.
Matter partners with Iontra to boost AI-led battery intelligence April 07, 2026 By embedding Iontra’s intelligence at the edge, Indian electric mobility company Matter enables faster and safer charging without hardware changes, improves reliability under demanding Indian conditions, and reduces lifetime ownership costs.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Vianode partners with Ateios to develop next-gen electrodes March 26, 2026 Under the strategic pilot and LOI, Vianode will prepare a phased supply of synthetic anode graphite to support Ateios Systems’ electrode production to pair with their PFA-free cathodes of LCO, NMC and LFP.
Ashok Leyland breaks ground on battery facility in Tamil Nadu March 25, 2026 The project would incur an investment of INR 4–5 billion (about USD 42 million–USD 53 million) and is part of investments from the Hinduja Group as per an earlier MOU signed in September 2025.
Siemens, Akiem launch new Vectron Dual Mode locomotives March 25, 2026 The locomotives can operate both under overhead line power and on non-electrified sections using traction batteries. Siemens Mobility will deliver the first locomotives from 2029/2030.
Wevo to establish production site in Singapore March 24, 2026 WEVO-CHEMIE GmbH is expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific with a new production facility in Singapore.
Mahindra partners with HPCL to boost EV charging in India March 23, 2026 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporations, operating over 24,400 retail outlets nationwide and running over 5,400 EV charging stations under the HP e-Charge brand.
US defence firm AV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace March 20, 2026 California-based Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) is known for its engineering expertise, electric and hybrid propulsion capabilities, aerospace prototyping and AS9100 Certified UAS manufacturing.
Delta Electronics strengthens presence in Southeast Asia March 20, 2026 The key leadership appointments across Southeast Asia and Oceania include Jason Yuan, President, SEA & ANZ; David Leal, Vice-President of Solution Business (Infrastructure), SEA & ANZ; and Lili Mow, Vice-President of Solution Business (Automation), SEA & ANZ.
Exicom inaugurates $23M facility to advance EV charging March 18, 2026 The Indian company’s new manufacturing plant in Hyderabad will support the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure, lithium-ion battery systems and critical power solutions across Indian and export markets.
Mercedes-Benz, IIT Delhi collaborate on future of mobility March 12, 2026 The partnership will focus on research areas that support the future of mobility and engineering systems. These include quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering and electric mobility.
German space tech firm ISPTech raises €5.5 million March 12, 2026 The seed funding will be used to expand manufacturing capabilities, testing of critical infrastructure and to accelerate commercial deployment.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D March 11, 2026 ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
Honeywell delivers battery manufacturing automation to Alabama lab March 06, 2026 The battery manufacturing automation platform is designed to optimize operations by improving cell yields and expediting facility startups for battery manufacturers at any scale.
Qnovo secures strategic investment from Hyundai, Kia March 06, 2026 By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time.
Hyundai to invest $6 billion in AI, robotics, energy hub March 05, 2026 A significant portion of the investment will focus on new businesses based on these technologies, contributing to the development of South Korea’s future industrial competitiveness.
AT&S invests EUR 30 million in Fehring plant March 03, 2026 Austrian IC substrates and PCB manufacturer AT&S will invest more than EUR 30 million in its Fehring plant by March 2027. The programme covers new production technologies, sustainability measures and the creation of around 50 jobs.