The BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – have announced a joint venture designed to make EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable while accelerating the transition to EVs across the North America region. The joint venture will see the automakers develop a new, high-powered charging network encompassing at… Continue reading Seven OEMs unite to create a high-powered charging network across North America
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Renault Group & Geely announce low-emission powertrain joint venture
Geely and Renault Group have signed a binding 50/50 joint venture agreement to launch a new powertrain technology company that aims to become a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying new hybrid powertrains and efficient ICE powertrains. The new company will encompass 17 engine plants and five R&D centers across three continents. Through it,… Continue reading Renault Group & Geely announce low-emission powertrain joint venture
Xpeng to integrate Access infotainment software into its EVs
Xpeng has selected the Access Twine for Car (known as Twine4Car) infotainment solution to provide apps and games, including prominent streaming services, for its new EVs. This integration will be available first in the OEM’s all-electric P7 sedan, which is set to arrive in select European markets in summer 2023. Existing Xpeng users will likewise… Continue reading Xpeng to integrate Access infotainment software into its EVs
Stellantis & Foxconn form SiliconAuto, a semiconductor joint venture
Stellantis N.V. and the Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, have formed SiliconAuto – a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to designing and selling a family of semiconductors for the automotive industry, including Stellantis. Commencing operations in 2026, SiliconAuto unites Foxconn’s development capabilities and domain experiences in the IT industry with Stellantis’ global understanding… Continue reading Stellantis & Foxconn form SiliconAuto, a semiconductor joint venture
Stellantis Ventures invests in sustainable mobility startups
Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis N.V., has considered ten startup companies and one mobility venture fund as its first key investments. Three of the projects backed by Stellantis Ventures are launching this year, validating the fund’s mission to accelerate deployment of mobility technologies and support Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. The… Continue reading Stellantis Ventures invests in sustainable mobility startups
Elywhere & Pratexo partner to develop charging stations with integrated batteries
Elywhere – a provider of semi-mobile, high-power charging stations with integrated battery packs – has partnered with Pratexo to unite its charging stations with Pratexo’s technologies. Through its stations, Elywhere delivers multiple 150 kW charging sessions without relying on high-power grid connectivity. Pratexo, likewise, offers an edge-to cloud computing platform as well as advanced demand… Continue reading Elywhere & Pratexo partner to develop charging stations with integrated batteries
Nidec & Renesas partner on semiconductor solutions for next-generation EV E-Axles
Nidec and Renesas have announced a new collaboration focused on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation E-Axle (X-in-1 system) that integrates an electric drive motor and power electronics for EVs. The companies have said that an increasing number of EVs are adopting the system, which more specifically integrates a motor, inverter, and gearbox… Continue reading Nidec & Renesas partner on semiconductor solutions for next-generation EV E-Axles
LG Energy Solution & Hyundai Motor Group to establish U.S battery cell manufacturing JV
LG Energy Solution (LGES) and the Hyundai Motor Group will establish a new EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and support the Group’s electrification efforts further across North America. The signing ceremony took place at the LGES headquarters… Continue reading LG Energy Solution & Hyundai Motor Group to establish U.S battery cell manufacturing JV
Ford announces new EV charging partnerships with Tesla
Ford has announced a new agreement with Tesla, through which the EV-focused OEM will provide Ford’s customers with access to its network of EV Superchargers across North America, from Spring 2024. A Tesla-developed adapter will enable the OEM’s F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit models with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port to access Tesla’s… Continue reading Ford announces new EV charging partnerships with Tesla
Archive:LG Energy Solution, Ford, and KOÇ Holding to establish a joint venture for battery cell production
LG Energy Solution, Ford, and Koç Holding signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey for Ford’s electric vehicles in Europe. The new joint venture will be located in an organized… Continue reading Archive:LG Energy Solution, Ford, and KOÇ Holding to establish a joint venture for battery cell production