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Volkswagen, PowerCo and Gotion plan lithium iron phosphate battery production sites in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco. The move is intended to strengthen Europe’s EV battery supply chain.
Automotive World reports that the Renault Kangoo E-Tech gains a 52kW/h battery and 354km range.
Renault said it will unveil the E-Space Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The source says the company is betting that LFP chemistry could make its EVs more affordable and that it is moving its entire electric passenger range onto that technology.
Stadler and Metra presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026. The project is intended to support zero-emission electric operation for Metra without requiring complete electrification of the network.
Mercedes-Benz said its battery-electric vehicle sales reached a new quarterly high in Q3 2026, with BEV sales up 61%. The company said the electric GLC, CLA, GLB and GLA were among the models driving demand.
LG Energy Solution and indiGOtech have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore battery supply and technical collaboration. The potential agreement could support indiGOtech's upcoming commercial EVs if the companies reach a final deal.
Li-S Energy said a single lithium-sulfur battery pack powered the Pegasus long-endurance drone through a test flight of almost two hours over Queensland. The result indicates the pack met the aircraft’s expected performance with capacity remaining at landing.
A study from Chalmers University of Technology looks at reconfigurable battery packs that can bypass weaker cells. The research says this could extend battery life by more than 20 per cent in certain high-voltage vehicles under optimal conditions.
Certain VW ID.4 vehicles are being recalled because a battery issue can cause a fire while charging above 80%, according to the notice. Owners were told not to charge past 80% until the problem is addressed.
EORA Energy and Tulla Group have formed a joint venture aimed at mining and remote-energy projects. The partnership is intended to support EORA Energy’s expansion beyond battery storage into integrated energy infrastructure development.
Volkswagen has issued another recall affecting more than 22,500 ID.4 models. Until a fix is available, owners are being told to charge the battery to no more than 80%.
A Chalmers study found that bypassing weak cells in reconfigurable battery packs extends EV life and opens a new lever for automakers.
Traton Group’s development chief said the company is considering lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its truck technology plans. The statement indicates ongoing evaluation of battery chemistry choices for MAN and Scania as the group invests in new drive technologies.
Audi has brought the A2 e-tron to the UK market. The model is listed with up to 397 miles of range, which is the main new sales detail in the source.
AYK Energy has secured a deal with Kongsberg Maritime to supply batteries for four new fully electric Svitzer TRAnsverse tugs. The order adds to earlier work between the companies and supports the deployment of electric harbour tugboats.
Vianode and FAAM said they demonstrated that graphite from FAAM’s anode production scrap can be recycled into anode-grade graphite. The companies said they are expanding the collaboration to scale the process toward industrial deployment.
EST-Floattech will provide an Octopus High Energy battery system for a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel. The vessel’s hybrid power plant is being integrated by Siemens Energy, and the ship is under construction at Marco Polo Marine’s shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
Mitsubishi’s 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV is listed with a starting price of $37,745 and an estimated 282-mile range. The figures indicate the model’s battery and charging specifications as it enters the market.
IETT has placed an order for 50 AKIA Ultra LF12EV battery-electric buses for Istanbul. The deal also includes a new charging depot plan and is scheduled to support production and deliveries starting in 2027.
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, an electric GT said to target production start in 2027. The model is described as a high-power EV with a large battery and fast charging, indicating Jaguar’s next step in its electric lineup.
Consorzio Autoservizi Lombardi, formed by AIR Pullman and STAV, has launched a €113.84 million tender for 201 battery-electric buses in Northern Italy. The procurement could expand electric bus fleets across several vehicle classes and configurations.
Otovo and InCharge Energy said they will work together to offer commercial customers a single service relationship covering solar, battery storage and EV charging equipment. The partnership combines their installation and maintenance services, which could simplify procurement and support for customers.
Parker Hannifin’s Performance Materials Division has added three thermal adhesives to its CoolTherm portfolio for EV and industrial electrification uses. The company says the materials are meant to improve reliability, manufacturability and design flexibility.
Farizon, owned by Geely, is expanding its battery-electric commercial vehicle line-up from urban delivery vans to heavy-duty transport. The range includes the SV and V7E vans and the Homtruck, which is said to use a 600 kWh battery and offer more than 500 km of range.
Volkswagen Group, PowerCo and Gotion High-tech said they are forming three joint ventures tied to LFP battery supply chains in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco. The planned projects point to expanded regional battery production capacity, but the input does not provide full project details.
The KGM Torres EVX now qualifies for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, adding a second KGM battery-electric model to the list of grant-eligible vehicles. This matters because the support can lower purchase cost for buyers in the UK.
Toyota has opened the Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan. The facility is intended to evaluate and develop batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen and battery-electric vehicles.
Constantia Flexibles has launched energon, a European-made battery foil portfolio that includes pouch cell laminate and cathode foil. The launch is relevant because it adds a Europe-produced materials option for battery manufacturing, according to the company.
Suzuki’s e SKY is expected to be the company’s first electric kei car and to start at around $13,500. The source says it is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV.
CUPRA has updated the 2026 Tavascan with a new 58 kWh battery, a 190 PS powertrain and an Origin trim. The changes also include more technology and UK price cuts of up to £1,600, which may broaden access to the model.
New Flyer has been awarded an order for 100 more buses for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority under an existing five-year contract. The order adds hybrid-electric and battery-electric buses to the agency's fleet plan.
Princeton NuEnergy says it will receive battery manufacturing scrap from SK Battery America under a planned expansion of their closed-loop recycling collaboration. The arrangement matters because it links battery production waste back into recycling for EV battery supply chains.
The Fraunhofer Battery Alliance is widening its collaboration with South Korean partners through two new letters of intent. The planned projects cover battery materials, cell production and recycling, which could support future battery development.
BMW has opened a new €1 billion battery plant in Germany to supply Gen6 batteries for the new BMW i3. The plant is intended to support the model’s battery supply as BMW prepares the vehicle with up to 906 km of WLTP range and 400 kW charging, according to the source.
Toyota has opened a 30,000-square-foot battery development center in Michigan. The site is intended to support EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid battery technology development in North America.
Solaris presented the Urbino 40 electric at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The 40-foot battery-electric bus was described as being developed specifically for the North American market.
The US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line for military drone batteries. The move matters because it redirects battery manufacturing capacity from electric vehicles to defense use.
EACON and Tonly are presenting the EQ100E as a mining truck designed for autonomous operation from the outset. The project combines battery-electric, cabless design with autonomous and drive-by-wire systems for auto haulage.
ENC has unveiled ZAVIR, a purpose-built Class 3 shuttle platform for the US market, with battery-electric and range-extended electric configurations planned. The first ZAVIR concept vehicle is on show at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago.
Toyota USA has opened a battery development centre in Saline, Michigan. The centre is intended to strengthen battery testing and evaluation for electric-vehicle batteries within Toyota’s Multi-Path Strategy.
LG Energy Solution has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US startup Indigotech. The companies will explore supply of 46-series cylindrical batteries for commercial electric vans in the United States.
CATL has opened its largest Ning Service Centre outside Asia in Oslo. The site is intended to support Norway and the Nordic region with battery testing, maintenance, repair, second-life applications and recycling.
Toyota has opened a North American battery centre in Michigan. The centre is intended to keep battery development close to the company’s US cell production and vehicle plants.
The Texas Public Utility Commission approved Southwestern Public Service Company’s plan to close the Tolk coal plant near Lubbock and construct renewable energy and battery storage. The source says the projects are intended to provide reliable, clean electricity to Southwest Power Pool customers and could save millions of gallons of water every year.
Automotive World says Beijing’s EV purchase tax rollback, alongside a 2% battery tax, marks an exit from propping up demand and tilts support to sodium-ion.
LA Metro has approved an order for 220 battery-electric buses from US manufacturer ENC. The order matters because the buses are to be built in Southern California, in Jurupa Valley.
SANY said it is expanding its European electric truck range with five battery-electric models shown at IAA Transportation 2026. The lineup covers long-haul, regional, construction and municipal applications.
Three Golden Dragon PIVOT E12 battery-electric buses completed a 1,600-kilometre trip from Addis Ababa to the Ethiopia-Kenya border. The journey tested electric bus operation beyond urban routes.
Toyota Australia and BHP say two battery-electric HiLux vehicles are now operating at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Goonyella Riverside coal mine in Queensland. The deployment extends a prior HiLux BEV trial into a live mining environment.
BEML Ltd has unveiled the BH60-EV, a 60 t class battery electric dump truck, at its Mysuru Complex. The company says the vehicle is an indigenously designed and developed model for mining and infrastructure use.