Ore Energy connects iron-air battery system to electric grid September 01, 2025 Dutch startup Ore Energy’s pilot system is the first multi-day long-duration energy storage (LDES) to be entirely designed, built and installed within the European Union using materials that can be sourced exclusively within Europe.
ChargePoint, Eaton launch ultrafast DC V2G chargers September 01, 2025 The integration of ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical solutions delivers a powerful solution to overcome grid constraints, addressing the challenge of how to cost-effectively scale charging for the growing number of EVs entering service.
Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin successfully fire GMARS Launcher August 29, 2025 The GMARS launcher, based on the Rheinmetall HX vehicle series, offers a high degree of interoperability and interchangeability with fielded M270A2 and HIMARS launchers, making it an ideal solution for military forces operating in Europe.
Toshiba and SICC team up on SiC power semiconductor wafers August 28, 2025 Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and SICC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore collaboration on SiC power semiconductor wafers, the companies announced.
Wardwizard, Battery Smart boost battery swapping network in India August 28, 2025 The “battery-as-a-service” model allows customers to purchase Joy e-bike vehicles without the battery, reducing the upfront cost of the vehicle by an estimated 20% to 30%.
Suzuki to invest $8 billion in India, starts EV production August 27, 2025 Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, from where the company will be making its first e VITARA SUVs, is expected to become one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturing hubs with a planned capacity of 1 million units.
Porsche scales back battery production plans, shifts Cellforce focus to R&D August 26, 2025 Porsche is reorganising its battery operations in response to slower-than-expected growth in electric vehicle markets, particularly in China and the United States. The company says that its subsidiary Cellforce will end plans to scale up production of high-performance batteries and instead focus on R&D of battery cells and systems.
Sinbon opens new US manufacturing facility August 26, 2025 Electronics system integrator Sinbon Electronics has officially opened its new 59,000-square-foot facility in Clayton, Ohio.
Iveco sells vehicle unit to Tata, defence business to Leonardo August 25, 2025 Leonardo, an Italy-based provider of security and advanced technology systems, has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence for 1.7 billion euros. India’s Tata Motors is set to acquire Iveco's commercial vehicles unit for 3.8 billion euros.
Toyota, Mazda start field tests of energy storage system August 22, 2025 For the tests, the power system at Mazda’s headquarters campus and Toyota’s system that utilizes batteries from electrified vehicles will be connected through their respective energy management systems.
SkyDrive secures $56 million to advance eVTOL ecosystem August 20, 2025 The Japan-based eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft manufacturer will use the new funding to strengthen the development team, enhance testing infrastructure, improve operational readiness, and accelerate activities related to certification and development.
Metro Weather raises $5.7M to advance Doppler LiDAR tech August 19, 2025 The Japan-based startup will use the funds to continue the development of Doppler LiDAR technology to observe wind conditions in real time, and to accelerate commercialization efforts aimed at expanding into defense and civilian sectors.
iGo partners with Sun Electro Devices to scale up EV production August 18, 2025 Indian startup iGo, which operates under iGowise Mobility, focuses on electric platforms for urban and rural markets. The company’s strategy emphasizes collaboration with existing manufacturing infrastructure instead of building new facilities from the ground up.
Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in Series F Funding August 18, 2025 Interstellar is advancing the vertical integration of its launch vehicle and satellite communications businesses. The company is developing its orbital launch vehicle, ZERO, and was selected for Phase 3 of the Japanese government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Bye Aerospace partners with Electro.Aero to boost electric aviation August 18, 2025 This partnership merges cutting-edge propulsion technology with next-generation aviation-friendly charging infrastructure, delivering scalable solutions for one of aviation’s fastest-growing segments: pilot training.
Nozomi, Schneider deliver security sensor embedded in RTUs August 15, 2025 With Nozomi Arc Embedded in Schneider SCADAPack 47xi Smart remote terminal units (RTUs), security and operations teams gain previously unavailable visibility at the control device layer of their industrial automation equipment and field assets.
Ultraviolette raises $21M to accelerate electrification of motorcycles August 14, 2025 The funding round was led by the corporate venture arm of Japan’s TDK Corporation. Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette is expanding its distribution network with a presence in 20 Indian cities and a target of reaching 100 cities by year-end.
indie Semiconductor to acquire emotion3D in $20 million deal August 13, 2025 indie Semiconductor has agreed to acquire emotion3D GmbH, an Austrian developer of perception algorithms and software for in-cabin sensing, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and automated driving, the companies announced.
Kandi subsidiary to provide battery swapping equipment to CATL August 13, 2025 China Battery Exchange will provide standardized, high-performance battery swapping station equipment and comprehensive support solutions, including main station structures, advanced robotic arm systems, and precision battery compartment temperature control modules.
Indian startup Xovian raises $2.5 million to build RF satellites August 13, 2025 With this funding, the Bengaluru-based spacetech company plans to launch its first indigenous multi-frequency RF sensor in space, expand its engineering capacity, and scale towards delivering sovereign RF intelligence.
Baidu partners with Uber to accelerate autonomous vehicle deployment August 13, 2025 The first deployments are expected in Asia and the Middle East later this year. After launch, if a rider requests a qualifying Uber trip, they may be presented with the option to have their trip fulfilled by a fully driverless Apollo Go autonomous vehicle.
Monolith teams up with CamMotive to boost EV battery testing with AI August 08, 2025 Bringing together London-based startup Monolith’s AI platform and CamMotive’s real-world battery data, the collaboration will enhance test data validation, helping engineers detect complex failure characteristics during electric vehicle battery development.
Zapi expands electric drive charging with acquisition of Stercom August 08, 2025 This expansion in capabilities reinforces Italy-based Zapi Group’s expertise in electric drive and industrial automation solutions that will accelerate innovation and deliver more comprehensive solutions to the market.
Firefly wins $177M NASA contract for mission to Moon’s South Pole August 08, 2025 The mission will utilize Firefly’s Elytra orbital vehicle and Blue Ghost lunar lander to enable payload operations that include evaluating the Moon’s south pole resources, such as hydrogen and water, and studying the radiation and thermal environment.
Sinbon doubles US manufacturing footprint August 06, 2025 Taiwanese electronics system integrator Sinbon Electronics, has unveiled a new 59,000-square-foot facility in Clayton, Ohio, more than doubling its US manufacturing footprint.
Asahi Kasei to supply lithium-ion battery separator to Toyota Tsusho August 06, 2025 This partnership allows Asahi Kasei to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations and effectively utilize resources by maintaining high rates of operation. Toyota Tsusho will benefit from a stable supply of LIB separator as it promotes the establishment of an automotive battery supply chain in North America.
LS ELECTRIC, GE Vernova sign MOU to localize converter equipment August 06, 2025 Having already achieved localization of HVDC conversion transformers (CTR), LS ELECTRIC plans to embed GE Vernova’s advanced technology in converter valves to complete the localization of voltage-source conversion facilities.
Nauticus signs Master Services Agreement with Advanced Ocean Systems August 04, 2025 The agreement is structured around an ongoing, multi-year commitment that is expected to see the two organizations collaborate on a range of projects designed to accelerate the integration of subsea robotics and autonomous systems, delivering new efficiencies to offshore industry operations.
Isuzu’s first battery-electric pickup D-MAX EV adopts eAxle August 04, 2025 The newly installed product combines the newly developed eAxle front and rear with a full-time 4WD system, contributing to both the tough basic performance required for pickup trucks and the linear acceleration and low noise and vibration characteristic of BEVs.
Peak Energy delivers grid-scale, sodium-ion BESS in US August 01, 2025 With a design that eliminates all moving parts, including active cooling and ventilation components, Peak Energy’s NFPP grid storage battery architecture eliminates the most common failure modes in typical battery storage systems, increasing reliability and reducing operating and maintenance costs.
LS Electric partners with Naver on AI-based power, data center solutions August 01, 2025 The two South Korean companies plan to introduce AI agents by integrating Naver’s AI models into LS Electric’s power equipment diagnostic solution, enhancing customer convenience by enabling unskilled personnel to easily manage power equipment.
Schneider Electric to take full ownership of India unit for €5.5 billion July 31, 2025 Schneider Electric will acquire the remaining 35% of Schneider Electric India Private Limited (SEIPL) from Temasek for an all-cash consideration of €5.5 billion. This transaction represents the next step in Schneider’s strategic investment focus on India.