Indian ESDM startup IndiGrid Technology raises $4 million September 11, 2025 IndiGrid said the fresh funding will be used to enhance production capacity and offerings, boost automation, accelerate hiring, and bolster its presence in India and abroad.
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.
BHP partners with BYD, CATL to advance battery solutions for mining July 17, 2025 BHP and BYD will jointly investigate powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives with their adjacent flash-charging infrastructure, as well as explore BYD commercial vehicles and light vehicles for use in BHP’s mining applications.
Honda changes plan to build production plant for fuel cell module July 01, 2025 The original plan was to utilize part of the land and buildings of a former Honda Powertrain Unit Factory in Moka City, and begin operation of a dedicated plant to produce the next-generation fuel cell module developed independently by Honda.
Jabil and AVL partner on next-gen vehicle technologies May 23, 2025 Electronics manufacturer Jabil has entered into a partnership with AVL Software and Functions to jointly develop next-generation vehicle technologies. The collaboration, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to streamline the design and production of key automotive systems.
BYD establishes European HQ and R&D hub in Hungary May 21, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to establish its European headquarters and R&D base in Hungary, marking a major expansion of its footprint on the continent.
Lucid, KAUST team up to advance EV tech, autonomous driving May 13, 2025 Lucid will have access to KAUST’s supercomputing capabilities. Joint efforts will also focus on the design and prototyping of next-generation components and systems, integrating disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical engineering.
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Kalyani partners with Compal to make servers in India March 10, 2025 South Korea’s Compal Electronics will provide the Indian company with technological support related to servers, including overseeing local production, assembly, testing activities and final sales.
Suzuki forms EV battery partnerships with Tata Gotion, FinDreams March 05, 2025 India is set to play a critical role in Suzuki’s battery and EV strategy, positioning the country as a global hub for electric car production and export.
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.
Leoni expands with new manufacturing location January 21, 2025 German automotive supplier Leoni has officially opened a new plant for the production of wiring systems for the truck, powertrain and off-road segment in Agadir, Morocco.
Automotive sensor market set to hit $14.3B by 2029 January 21, 2025 The global automotive sensor market is on track to grow from USD 9.3 billion in 2023 to USD 14.3 billion by 2029, driven by trends such as electrification and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), according to a report by Yole Group.
Honda and Renesas sign agreement to develop high-performance SoC January 09, 2025 Honda Motor and Renesas have signed an agreement to develop a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Valeo and Rohm co-develop next-gen power electronics November 27, 2024 Rohm Semiconductor GmbH, a group company of Rohm, will provide its 2-in-1 silicon carbide (SiC) molded module, the TRCDRIVE pack, to Valeo S.A., a Paris-based leading automotive technology company, for future powertrain solutions.
Schneider Electric boost production capacity at Barcelona factory November 13, 2024 In response to growing customer demand for prefabricated, high-compute workload data centre solutions, Schneider Electric has expanded the manufacturing and production capacity of its prefabricated data centre factory in Barcelona from 7000 square meters to 12,000 square meters.
SiC powers the EV revolution and ST aims to meet demand October 17, 2024 During Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg earlier in September, Maurizio Ferrara, Deputy General Manager of the New Materials Division at STMicroelectronics, addressed the rapid growth of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology in the context of e-mobility.
Toyota invests $500 million in US electric air taxi company Joby Aviation October 04, 2024 Toyota’s investment will be used to support certification and production of Joby’s electric air taxi, bringing Toyota’s total investment in Joby to USD 894 million.
Vitesco is now officially a part of Schaeffler October 02, 2024 Schaeffler AG has successfully completed the merger with Vitesco Technologies Group that was announced almost a year ago.
Svitzer orders ‘world’s first battery-methanol tug’ September 18, 2024 The new tug, based on Svitzer’s TRAnsverse design, will feature a 6MWh battery system supported by dual-fuel methanol engines for backup and extended range.
Gothenburg's tech cluster strengthens Sweden’s automotive industry August 13, 2024 With a growing tech sector and significant investments in electrification, Gothenburg has become a Swedish centre for innovation in the automotive industry. Here, traditional actors and new players meet to shape the mobility of the future.
Silicon carbide evolution in e-mobility trends August 08, 2024 As electric vehicles continues to gain traction, Silicon Carbide (SiC) is increasing its presence on the market. SiC-based power devices outperform traditional silicon devices with higher voltage, faster switching, lower losses, and better thermal management, enabling more efficient, compact, and lightweight power systems.
Renesas completes acquisition of Transphorm June 24, 2024 The acquisition will provide Japan-based Renesas with access to GaN technology, and the ability to pursue growing markets such as EVs, renewable energy, industrial power conversion and fast chargers/adapters.
STMicroelectronics and Geely cooperate June 06, 2024 Third-generation SiC MOSFETs from the European giant will help increase the powertrain efficiency for Geely Auto Group battery electric vehicles. At the same time, companies have established an Innovation Joint Lab to support the development of smart, electrified, and connected cars.
Delta Thailand opens new EV production plant March 26, 2024 Delta Electronics has officially inaugurated its new Delta Plant 8 and R&D Center at Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Thailand, to facilitate its expansion of production and development of EV power electronics products for global customers.
Renesas to acquire Transphorm January 11, 2024 Renesas is expanding its power portfolio with GaN technology through the acquisition of Transphorm, Inc.
Schaeffler makes an offer for Vitesco Technologies October 09, 2023 Schaeffler has decided to launch a public tender offer for all outstanding shares in Vitesco Technologies to create a leading "Motion Technology Company" with four focused divisions, in a deal that values the powertrain supplier at EUR 3.64 billion.
12 new 200mm volume fabs to be built by 2026 September 21, 2023 Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month (wpm), SEMI reports
LG Magna expands with new facility in Hungary September 04, 2023 LG Magna e-Powertrain, the JV between LG and Magna, is expanding its footprint with a new facility in Miskolc, Hungary.
Hanon planning $170m thermal solutions plant in Tennessee August 03, 2023 Daejeon-based Hanon Systems is set to open its fourth factory in the US, ensuring that its thermal products can be supplied to automakers in the North American region.
Solar firm onsemi secures $1.95bn of future orders July 28, 2023 onsemi has bagged USD 1.95 billion in long-term supply agreements with eight of the top 10 manufacturers of solar inverters. It says the orders make it the market's number one supplier.
Infineon and Semikron Danfoss team up on electromobility chips July 14, 2023 Infineon Technologies AG has signed a multi-year volume agreement with Semikron Danfoss to increase the production silicon-based electromobility chips.