Coco raises $80M to expand autonomous delivery, AI platform
July 09, 2025
The Los Angeles-based startup, which builds last-mile delivery robots, has already completed over 500,000 zero-emission deliveries across major US cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, as well as in Helsinki, its first European market.
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Toshiba develops tech to reduce losses in SiC trench MOSFETs, SiC SBDs
July 07, 2025
These advances are expected to greatly improve the reliability and efficiency of devices used in power conversion applications, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
BMW recalls over 70,000 EVs in US for power loss risk
July 07, 2025
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the “electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power."
U Power teams up with Beijing Foton to advance battery swapping
July 04, 2025
U Power will provide technological support to enable incorporation of battery-swapping capabilities on Beijing Foton vehicles, development and testing of battery-swapping stations to serve electric vehicle models, as well as connection of vehicles with its battery-bank ecosystem.
Warp raises $10M to enhance AI-powered freight network with robotics
July 04, 2025
The new capital will fund the rapid expansion of Warp’s AI systems and the launch of its first fully robotic cross-dock, a flagship facility that automates the entire freight lifecycle from inbound receiving and dimensioning to smart sortation and outbound dispatch.
Turntide bags Hitachi order to power first battery trains built in UK
July 04, 2025
Hitachi will place orders worth nearly £10 million (about USD 13.6 million) with Turntide Technologies to continue R&D and supply LFP batteries. This commitment creates valuable backlog and pipeline for Turntide over the coming years and will result in the expansion of their Gateshead facility.
HAL wins bid to make small satellite launch vehicles
July 04, 2025
SSLV, the smallest rocket developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is capable of carrying up to 500 kg payload to low-Earth orbit and can be assembled quickly for commercially launching small and nano satellites.
Electrovaya receives additional $6.3 million order with major company
July 03, 2025
The batteries will be used by a leading Fortune 100 e-commerce company in the United States for powering material handling electric vehicles in multiple distribution centers.
Parker Hannifin acquires Curtis Instruments for $1 billion
July 03, 2025
Curtis designs and manufactures motor speed controllers, instrumentation, power conversion and input devices that complement Parker’s strength in electric vehicle motors, hydraulic and electrification technologies.
Mitsubishi Fuso-Hino merger: 4 firms collaborate to boost Japan’s automotive sector
July 02, 2025
The four firms agreed to collaborate based on a shared desire to create the future of commercial vehicles and will work together to address issues involving commercial vehicles, such as carbon neutrality and logistics efficiency.
Moog enhances space actuation and avionics manufacturing capabilities
July 02, 2025
This customer-focused expansion at Moog headquarters in East Aurora addresses the growing need for innovative precision actuation and avionics systems to control and steer launchers, making a difference for critical national security missions and delivering satellites and human crews to space.
Toshiba introduces 2-channel automotive high-speed digital isolators
July 02, 2025
The devices ensure the safety and reliability of the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Toyota Tsusho, LG Energy establish battery reclamation JV in US
June 27, 2025
Going forward, Green Metals Battery Innovations (GMBI) plans to build a facility with an objective to achieve annual processing capacity of up to 13,500 tons of scrap, equivalent to more than 40,000 automotive battery units.
NXP Semiconductors completes acquisition of TTTech Auto
June 27, 2025
The open and modular offering of the NXP CoreRide platform and TTTech Auto’s MotionWise safety middleware helps automakers overcome software and hardware integration barriers, while reducing complexity and development efforts and increasing scalability and cost-efficiency required for next-generation vehicles.
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association
June 24, 2025
The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Bharat Forge partners with Turgis Gaillard to make AAROK UAV in India
June 24, 2025
AAROK carries out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions using high-performance optronic and electromagnetic sensors.
Continental launches semiconductor unit, partners with GlobalFoundries
June 24, 2025
Continental's Automotive Group Sector has established a new internal unit — Advanced Electronics & Semiconductor Solutions (AESS) — to design and verify application-specific semiconductor circuits, as the company prepares for its planned spin-off into the standalone entity Aumovio.
Tata Elxsi, Infineon partner to accelerate EV innovation in India
June 20, 2025
Tata Elxsi brings its design, system integration and validation capabilities, while Infineon will provide early access to its latest semiconductor technologies—such as SiC-based components, microcontrollers and ICs.
Anduril teams up with Rheinmetall to produce military drones for Europe
June 20, 2025
The companies will jointly develop European variants of Anduril's Barracuda and Fury aerial drones, and explore opportunities to build solid rocket motors, which are used to propel missiles and rockets.
Uttar Pradesh to set up $80 million EV manufacturing hub
June 19, 2025
The 500-acre EV park will have manufacturing units for electric motors, chassis, steel parts and lithium-ion cells, along with plants for assembling lithium-ion batteries, chargers, controllers and electronic components.
Northrop integrates spacecraft for space robotic servicing system
June 19, 2025
Integrating the US Naval Research Laboratory’s robotics payload onto MRV brings SpaceLogistics closer to delivering the first commercial spacecraft with robotic servicing capabilities for commercial and government satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit.
Neways to support Teledyne FLIR’s defence ramp-up
June 18, 2025
Dutch EMS provider Neways has signed a frame agreement with Teledyne FLIR to support the scale-up of the US company's sensing solutions for the European defence market. Under the agreement, Neways will supply complex electronics for a range of Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging products used in military vehicles.
New research highlights radar sensor risks in harsh environments
June 17, 2025
During Evertiq Expo Malmö on 15 May 2025, Jeongmin Kang, postdoctoral researcher at Halmstad University, presented new findings on how dust and moisture can impair the performance of radar sensors in autonomous vehicles. In a follow-up interview, Kang expanded on the implications for sensor design, placement, and future research directions.
Trymax installs 500th process chamber in Asia
June 17, 2025
Trymax Semiconductor Equipment has reached a key milestone with the installation of its 500th process chamber in Asia. The Dutch company, known for its plasma- and UV-based solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, reported continued demand from regional markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Applied Materials and CEA-Leti expand joint lab
June 17, 2025
Applied Materials and CEA-Leti have entered what they call the next phase of their longstanding collaboration to accelerate innovation in specialty semiconductors. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the companies plan to expand their joint lab and develop materials engineering solutions to address emerging infrastructure challenges in AI data centres.
LG Energy signs six-year contract with Chinese car maker Chery
June 17, 2025
The agreement is being seen as the first time a South Korean firm is supplying a substantial volume of 46-series cylindrical batteries to a Chinese carmaker.
Rheinmetall secures major order from North American truck maker
June 16, 2025
The order involves a mid-six-figure quantity of CWA 2000 high-voltage coolant pumps being used in the North American manufacturer’s battery-powered medium and heavy duty trucks.
Deep-tech startup Vecmocon raises $18M in Series A funding
June 16, 2025
Indian deep-tech startup Vecmocon Technologies plans to utilize the funds to expand its market presence and focus on advancing capabilities in embedded design, power electronics, IoT and data science.
MIPS partners with Cyient to enhance RISC-V-based intelligent power solutions
June 13, 2025
The partnership will focus on enabling real-time, safety-critical applications, power delivery, and compute efficiency in demanding platforms for automotive, industrial and data center markets.
AESC starts battery production at Douai gigafactory
June 12, 2025
EV battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has officially started production at its French gigafactory in Douai.
Eastman, Vande Bharat E-Vehicles sign MoU for lithium-ion battery tech
June 12, 2025
As part of this partnership, India’s Eastman Auto & Power will supply lithium-ion batteries worth USD 5.8 million annually to Vande Bharat E-Vehicles to power its e-rickshaws.
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