Fujitsu partners with Supermicro, Nidec to boost data center energy efficiency
April 21, 2025
The three companies will combine Fujitsu’s liquid-cooling monitoring and control software, Supermicro’s high performance GPU servers, and Nidec’s high-efficiency liquid-cooling system to develop a service that will help data centers increase their power usage effectiveness (PUE).
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Isuzu, Fujitsu team up to commercialize software defined vehicles
April 16, 2025
The two Japanese companies will work on developing software update systems, fostering software talent, improving development efficiency, and strengthening the development infrastructure.
Hero MotoCorp to acquire 32.5% stake in Euler Motors
March 21, 2025
Hero MotoCorp has entered the electric three-wheeler segment by investing USD 60 million in Delhi-based Euler Motors, which is operational in 30 Indian cities.
IITK, Mars Antennas team up to develop EV chargers, inverters
March 20, 2025
Mars Antennas will provide funding, industry insights and access to its manufacturing and testing facilities. IIT Kanpur will bring in research expertise, advanced facilities and technical know-how.
Samsung SDI plans $1.4 billion rights issue to fund growth
March 17, 2025
The company said it plans to use the funds to invest in its JV with GM in the US, boost capacity at its battery plant in Hungary and build lines for all solid-state batteries in South Korea.
Vidyut’s BAAS ambitions get $2.5 million boost
February 28, 2025
The funding will enhance the Bengaluru-based start-up’s battery-as-a-service (BAAS) offerings in both passenger and commercial EV segments.
Humanoid robots to become the next US-China battleground
February 25, 2025
Governments worldwide are ramping up investments in robotics R&D as labour shortages and rising costs persist. TrendForce reports that China, Japan, the US, South Korea, and Germany have consistently ranked among the top five countries for industrial robot installations and are expected to continue executing over USD 13 billion in related projects by 2025.
Yuma Energy acquires Grinntech to boost battery solutions
February 21, 2025
Integrating Grinntech’s expertise in battery technologies, R&D and manufacturing will enable Yuma Energy to build a vertically integrated BaaS ecosystem, Yuma said.
Toyota backs LG’s Michigan battery plant with $1.5B order
February 21, 2025
LG Energy Solution was looking for new customers after General Motors reached a non-binding agreement with LG to sell its stake in the Lansing, Michigan, plant.
Breakthrough TU Graz AI system ramps up EV powertrain development speeds to new heights
February 10, 2025
The Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has announced that it’s achieved a breakthrough in the development of powertrain technology, which will fuel the development of the next generation of EVs.
MP Materials restores US rare earth magnet production
January 22, 2025
MP Materials has reached a milestone in restoring the US rare earth magnet supply chain. The company’s flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas, has started commercial production of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) metal and trial production of automotive-grade, sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.
GM signs agreement with Vianode
January 17, 2025
Automotive giant General Motors has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Norwegian company Vianode for the supply of synthetic graphite anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Reuters reported.
Turntide Technologies centralises UK operations and expands to India
January 16, 2025
Turntide Technologies has taken a significant step in its growth strategy by centralising its UK operations. The company has integrated three of its UK facilities into a single, centralised engineering campus located in Team Valley Gateshead.
Foxconn invests $82M in EV battery plant in Zhengzhou
December 26, 2024
The move is another attempt by Foxconn to diversify beyond its iPhone business with forays into sectors such as EVs, semiconductors and robotics, the South China Morning Post report indicates.
NXP to acquire automotive networking company Aviva Links
December 18, 2024
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 242.5 million.
GM to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LGES
December 06, 2024
General Motors expects to recoup its $1 billion investment in the Lansing factory. GM said LG Energy Solution will have immediate access to the facility to start installation of equipment.
Nissan, Mitsubishi form JV in EV, autonomous push
November 04, 2024
The joint venture aims to provide robotaxi services using Level 4 autonomous driving technology and at-home EV battery storage, among other services.
TI start GaN production in Japan, quadruples capacity
October 29, 2024
Texas Instruments (TI) has started production of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power semiconductors at its factory in Aizu, Japan.
GM to invest $625 million in mega US lithium project
October 17, 2024
GM signs JV with Canadian company Lithium Americas focused on a lithium carbonate mining operation in Nevada that holds enough of the battery metal to build 1 million electric vehicles annually.
Bransys acquires two Rehm reflow ovens
October 16, 2024
Bransys Group, a provider of PCB design and assembly services, has invested in two Rehm VisionXP+ Nitro 3850 Type 834 reflow ovens for its manufacturing facility.
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium producer Arcadium
October 07, 2024
Though lithium prices have dropped 88% over the past two years, partly due to Chinese oversupply, its demand is expected to surge in this decade as production of lithium-ion batteries picks up pace.
Jaguar Land Rover, Altilium to test batteries made with recycled materials
September 30, 2024
Part-funded by JLR, Altilium and the Advanced Propulsion Centre, the pilot project will take cathode active materials from used i-Pace batteries and make new cells for testing in new JLR EVs.
Tata and ADI to explore joint opportunities in India
September 24, 2024
India's Tata Group has entered into a strategic alliance with Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) to explore potential cooperative manufacturing opportunities.
Analog Devices, Tata sign pact to boost chip manufacturing in India
September 19, 2024
Tata Electronics and ADI will explore opportunities to manufacture ADI’s products in Tata's Gujarat fab and OSAT in Assam.
GM EV owners finally get access to Tesla Superchargers
September 19, 2024
The agreement makes approximately 17,800 Tesla Superchargers available to drivers of GM vehicles such as Chevy Bolt and Silverado EV, using a USD 225 adapter.
Italy cuts $223 million funding for EV battery plant
September 18, 2024
Italy’s government has clashed with Stellantis in recent months as the automaker shifted production to lower-cost sites in other countries amid a slowdown in EV demand.
GM may buy EV batteries built with Chinese tech
September 16, 2024
But the batteries will be assembled in the US at a proposed plant funded and operated by Japanese consumer electronic firm TDK Corp.
Tata Electronics plans to build two more fabs in Gujarat
September 16, 2024
Meanwhile, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics as the group aims to introduce India’s first domestically produced chips by 2026.
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India’s Reliance Infrastructure considering EV push
September 09, 2024
The company has hired a former India executive at Chinese automaker BYD to advise on its plans to make electric cars and batteries, according to a report by Reuters.
Jaguar warns of battery fire risk in older I-Pace electric SUVs
September 02, 2024
The I-Pace batteries were reportedly made in Poland by LG Energy Solution, whose products are being probed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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