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Rivian Second-Life EV Battery Storage with Redwood Materials at Illinois Plant

Apr 15, 2026

Rivian is deploying reused EV batteries for factory energy storage to reduce pea...

Canada battery materials funding 2026 boosts domestic supply chain innovation

Apr 11, 2026

Canada invests CAD 11 million to scale advanced battery material technologies. F...

KRAIBURG TPE develops THERMOLAST K material with 56% recycled content for automotive sealing

Apr 09, 2026

KRAIBURG TPE developed a THERMOLAST K-based sealing material with over 50% recyc...

Vulcan Shield Hungary expansion boosts advanced ceramic materials production in Hungary

Apr 07, 2026

Vulcan Shield Hungary is expanding manufacturing with a new high-temperature mat...

Mitsubishi Materials rare earth recycling partnership with ReElement expands US Japan operations

Apr 03, 2026

Strategic investment strengthens rare earth recycling capabilities across US and...

ArcelorMittal supplies XCarb steel for Renault EV platforms with 70% CO₂ reduction

Apr 02, 2026

ArcelorMittal’s XCarb steel enables up to 70% CO₂ reduction in Renault EV st...

SBTL Advanced Materials battery pouch film plant expansion in South Korea targets 10x capacity

Apr 02, 2026

SBTL Advanced Materials plans a major pouch film plant to expand capacity over 1...

PathAhead Rising Sand technology targets JPY 43 billion sales by 2034

Apr 01, 2026

PathAhead plans Kenya production of desert sand-based aggregates by 2028 Rising ...

CUPRA Raval 3D knitted seats debut with seamless zero-waste design

Mar 30, 2026

Seamless 3D knitting enables zero-waste seat production using recycled materials...

Solus Advanced Materials battery copper foil supply expansion with CATL in 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Solus Advanced Materials expands copper foil supply to CATL and global customers...

Solus Advanced Materials nickel-plated copper foil for solid-state batteries advances scalability

Mar 30, 2026

Ultra-thin nickel plating enhances conductivity while preventing corrosion in ad...

Cosmo Advanced Materials & Technology strategic partnership to develop next-generation cathode materials

Mar 30, 2026

Strategic collaboration focuses on combining design and manufacturing expertise ...

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe hydrogen-based steel lab upgrade Germany

Mar 27, 2026

thyssenkrupp invests EUR 2.4 million to advance hydrogen-based steel testing cap...

Ultra-high-strength steel for car bodies cuts energy use by 30% in new Tata Steel–VW project

Mar 26, 2026

New steel enables lower-temperature forming, reducing production energy consumpt...

Materi'act IniCycled-P VP34M Recycled Compound Selected for European Commercial Van Program

Mar 18, 2026

Materi'act secured a long-term supply deal for recycled material in a European v...

Dongwon Systems Primer-Coated Aluminum Foil for Cathodes to Debut at InterBattery 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Dongwon Systems will showcase primer-coated aluminum foil designed to improve ca...

Lyten Revolt Battery Recycling Acquisition Expands European Capacity

Mar 16, 2026

Lyten signed a binding agreement to acquire the Revolt battery recycling facilit...

Advanced Materials Samhwa Paints Battery Materials to Debut at InterBattery 2026
Samhwa Paints Battery Materials to Debut at InterBattery 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Samhwa Paints will showcase 20 advanced materials for batteries and power infras...

Advanced Materials Innox Battery Materials Technology Debuts at InterBattery 2026
Innox Battery Materials Technology Debuts at InterBattery 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Innox Group will present advanced secondary battery materials and recycling tech...

Advanced Materials SK Nexilis Battery Copper Foil Debuts at InterBattery 2026 with Next-Generation Battery Materials
SK Nexilis Battery Copper Foil Debuts at InterBattery 2026 with Next-Generation Battery Materials

Mar 13, 2026

SK Nexilis will showcase ultra-thin wide-width copper foil for next-generation b...

Advanced Materials Lanxess Tire Additives Debut at Tire Technology Expo 2026
Lanxess Tire Additives Debut at Tire Technology Expo 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Lanxess will present new tire additives including Vulkanox 4060 at Tire Technolo...

Norsk Hydro Qatalum Aluminium Production Reduced to 60% Capacity After Gas Supply Cut

Mar 13, 2026

Norsk Hydro confirmed Qatalum aluminium production will remain at about 60% capa...

Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Iveco Beyond Lab Innovation Platform Connects Startups for Sustainable Transport Technologies
Iveco Beyond Lab Innovation Platform Connects Startups for Sustainable Transport Technologies

Mar 12, 2026

Iveco introduces a global startup collaboration platform focused on transport in...

Advanced Materials Polestar Polestar 5 Carbon Footprint Revealed with Low-Carbon Aluminium and Recycled Materials
Polestar Polestar 5 Carbon Footprint Revealed with Low-Carbon Aluminium and Recycled Materials

Mar 12, 2026

Polestar disclosed the cradle-to-gate emissions footprint of the Polestar 5 as p...

Lear Turin plant investment plan safeguards 368 jobs with new industrial project

Mar 10, 2026

EUR 20 million restructuring plan will transform the Turin facility into a diver...

Stargate Atlantis Minerals Côte d’Ivoire lithium exploration permits granted for new surveys

Mar 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire approved two lithium exploration permits for geological studies...

Japan METI Green Innovation Fund Expansion to Boost Solid-State Batteries

Mar 10, 2026

Japan plans to increase Green Innovation Fund support for next-generation batter...

Electrification Dongwha Electrolyte R&D Roadmap Revealed Ahead of InterBattery 2026
Dongwha Electrolyte R&D Roadmap Revealed Ahead of InterBattery 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Dongwha Electrolyte will present its future electrolyte innovation strategy at I...

Electrification LG Chem Battery Fire Safety Solutions Debut at InterBattery 2026
LG Chem Battery Fire Safety Solutions Debut at InterBattery 2026

Mar 10, 2026

LG Chem introduced Super Flame Barrier and Nexula technologies to delay and bloc...

EcoPro InterBattery 2026 Showcase Highlights Global Battery Materials Strategy

Mar 10, 2026

EcoPro will present advanced cathode materials and next-generation battery techn...

Electrification Eco & Dream Next-Generation Precursor Technology Showcased at InterBattery 2026
Eco & Dream Next-Generation Precursor Technology Showcased at InterBattery 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Eco & Dream will present advanced precursor materials including LMR and HVM tech...

Cornish Lithium Copper House Lithium Project Receives Planning Permission in Cornwall

Mar 09, 2026

Cornwall Council grants planning approval for lithium brine exploration near Red...

Trelleborg AB climate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative

Mar 09, 2026

Trelleborg receives SBTi validation for its corporate climate targets. The compa...

Valeo Sustainable Automotive Materials Debut at JEC World 2026

Mar 06, 2026

Valeo will showcase lightweight recycled and bio-based automotive components at ...

BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Advances with WAAM Integration

Mar 06, 2026

BMW integrates Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing to accelerate production of large...

Mercedes-Benz IIT Delhi research partnership to advance mobility technologies

Mar 06, 2026

Mercedes-Benz R&D India and IIT Delhi sign five-year research agreement to advan...

Continental AG tire production decarbonization across global manufacturing

Mar 04, 2026

Continental eliminated coal and heavy fuel oil across all global tire plants in ...

norsk-hydro-extrusion-plant-closure plan targets Lucé facility in France

Mar 04, 2026

Norsk Hydro plans to close its Lucé extrusion plant in France affecting about 8...

Japan recycled plastic market roadmap targets auto supply chain transformation

Mar 04, 2026

Japan plans a recycled-plastic consolidation center to strengthen automotive mat...

RezyPart Project Advances Recycled Plastics in Vehicle Manufacturing with AI

Feb 27, 2026

The RezyPart project develops AI tools to assess recycled plastics for safer veh...

Advanced Materials GOVY Flying Car Manufacturing Expands Advanced Materials and Unmanned Aircraft Production
GOVY Flying Car Manufacturing Expands Advanced Materials and Unmanned Aircraft Production

Feb 27, 2026

GOVY Flying Car Manufacturing launches a Guangzhou subsidiary with CNY 30 millio...

Manufacturing & Production BASF BDO Production Expansion in Germany Strengthens European Supply Stability
BASF BDO Production Expansion in Germany Strengthens European Supply Stability

Feb 26, 2026

BASF increases 1,4 butanediol output in Germany to stabilize European supply. E...

Liquid Metal Embrittlement Evaluation Technology for Resistance Spot Welds in Automotive Steel

Feb 26, 2026

Liquid Metal Embrittlement evaluation technology enhances detection of LME crack...

Denka Inter-Cell Heat Insulation Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries Enhances Thermal Safety

Feb 26, 2026

Denka inter-cell heat insulation material enhances lithium-ion batteries safety ...

Components & Subsystems Nissan TailorFit Synthetic Seating Material Enhances Premium Interior Comfort
Nissan TailorFit Synthetic Seating Material Enhances Premium Interior Comfort

Feb 26, 2026

Nissan TailorFit synthetic seating material offers leather-like aesthetics with ...

Electrification Electra Battery Materials Cobalt Sulfate Refinery Construction Update in Canada
Electra Battery Materials Cobalt Sulfate Refinery Construction Update in Canada

Feb 26, 2026

Electra Battery Materials confirmed a CAD 100 million construction budget to adv...

Electrification bluemint Recycled CO2 Reduced Steel for BMW iX3 Series Production
bluemint Recycled CO2 Reduced Steel for BMW iX3 Series Production

Feb 23, 2026

BMW Group will use bluemint recycled CO2 reduced steel in BMW iX3 series product...

Manufacturing Ecosystem AMAG EIB Loan Secures EUR 75 Million for Sustainable Aluminum Expansion
AMAG EIB Loan Secures EUR 75 Million for Sustainable Aluminum Expansion

Feb 23, 2026

European Investment Bank provides EUR 75 million to strengthen innovation and su...

Electrification European Commission Approves Lithium Hydroxide Joint Venture Under EU Merger Regulation
European Commission Approves Lithium Hydroxide Joint Venture Under EU Merger Regulation

Feb 23, 2026

European Commission grants approval for lithium hydroxide joint venture under EU...

Business Strategy Toyota Circular Factory in Poland Expands End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Capacity
Toyota Circular Factory in Poland Expands End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Capacity

Feb 19, 2026

Toyota Circular Factory in Poland will process nearly 20,000 end-of-life vehicle...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Toyoda Gosei Waste Reduction Initiative Achieves 97% Cut at Nishimizoguchi Plant
Toyoda Gosei Waste Reduction Initiative Achieves 97% Cut at Nishimizoguchi Plant

Feb 18, 2026

Toyoda Gosei waste reduction efforts led to a 97% decrease in water-bearing oil ...

Japan USD 36 Billion Investment Boosts U.S. Strategic Energy and Critical Minerals Sectors

Feb 18, 2026

Japan USD 36 billion investment targets oil and gas, power generation, and criti...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Amara Raja Battery Recycling Facility to Launch Battery Breaking in Q4 FY2026
Amara Raja Battery Recycling Facility to Launch Battery Breaking in Q4 FY2026

Feb 18, 2026

Amara Raja battery recycling facility will begin battery breaking operations in ...

Materials EIB Global Signs Africa Critical Raw Materials Agreements to Boost Lithium and Graphite Projects
EIB Global Signs Africa Critical Raw Materials Agreements to Boost Lithium and Graphite Projects

Feb 15, 2026

Africa critical raw materials agreements gain momentum with EU-backed technical ...

Materials MANN-FILTER Sustainability: MANN+HUMMEL Integrates Lignin to Cut CO2 Emissions
MANN-FILTER Sustainability: MANN+HUMMEL Integrates Lignin to Cut CO2 Emissions

Feb 15, 2026

MANN-FILTER Sustainability advances with lignin-based cellulose coating reducing...

India rare earth minerals push accelerates exploration and resource mapping

Feb 07, 2026

India rare earth minerals strategy is intensifying with expanded exploration and...

Micro-Mobility Sustainable electric two-wheelers: Bcomp partners Ather Energy on Redux concept
Sustainable electric two-wheelers: Bcomp partners Ather Energy on Redux concept

Feb 04, 2026

Sustainable electric two-wheelers gain momentum as Bcomp and Ather Energy explor...

Business Strategy Mitsubishi Chemical Coke Business Withdrawal Triggers JPY 85 Billion Loss
Mitsubishi Chemical Coke Business Withdrawal Triggers JPY 85 Billion Loss

Feb 04, 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical coke business withdrawal reflects sustained losses driven by...

Toyota recycled materials cut CO2 emissions in vehicle soundproofing

Feb 04, 2026

Toyota recycled materials are being integrated into vehicle soundproofing to sig...

New Product & Technologies Automotive TPE Materials: KRAIBURG TPE to Showcase Light Effect Compounds at CHINAPLAS 2026
Automotive TPE Materials: KRAIBURG TPE to Showcase Light Effect Compounds at CHINAPLAS 2026

Feb 04, 2026

Automotive TPE materials from KRAIBURG TPE will be showcased as application-read...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Amorphous Alloy Powder Production Expansion: Seiko Epson Invests JPY 4 Billion
Amorphous Alloy Powder Production Expansion: Seiko Epson Invests JPY 4 Billion

Feb 03, 2026

Amorphous alloy powder production capacity will rise sharply to support automoti...

Materials Nokian Tyres Betula concept tire introduces birch bark material
Nokian Tyres Betula concept tire introduces birch bark material

Jan 28, 2026

Nokian Tyres Betula concept tire showcases a major step toward high renewable co...

Materials Toray Industries heat-resistant polypropylene release film
Toray Industries heat-resistant polypropylene release film

Jan 27, 2026

Toray Industries heat-resistant polypropylene release film sets a new benchmark ...

Materials Sumitomo Rubber Cabot Recycled Carbon Black Agreement for Tires
Sumitomo Rubber Cabot Recycled Carbon Black Agreement for Tires

Jan 27, 2026

Sumitomo Rubber Cabot recycled carbon black marks a key step toward sustainable ...

Materials Novolyte Technology Battery Electrolyte Plant Construction Begins in Malaysia
Novolyte Technology Battery Electrolyte Plant Construction Begins in Malaysia

Jan 26, 2026

Novolyte Technology battery electrolyte plant strengthens Southeast Asia’s EV ...

Sumitomo Bakelite Kyocera Chemical Business Acquisition Expands Semiconductor Materials

Jan 24, 2026

Sumitomo Bakelite Kyocera chemical business acquisition strengthens semiconducto...

Japan Rare Earth Supply Chain Diversification Strengthened by JOGMEC Funding

Jan 22, 2026

Japan rare earth supply chain diversification receives new government-backed fun...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Tesla Lithium Refinery in Texas Showcases Faster, Cleaner EV Supply
Tesla Lithium Refinery in Texas Showcases Faster, Cleaner EV Supply

Jan 22, 2026

Tesla lithium refinery advances sustainable lithium supply for next-generation e...

Components & Subsystems Mitsubishi Chemical DURABIO Bio-Engineering Plastic for AI Speakers
Mitsubishi Chemical DURABIO Bio-Engineering Plastic for AI Speakers

Jan 20, 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical DURABIO bio-engineering plastic strengthens sustainable mate...

Materials Tokai Rika bamboo fiber composite adopted for Lexus IS interior
Tokai Rika bamboo fiber composite adopted for Lexus IS interior

Jan 20, 2026

Tokai Rika bamboo fiber composite material achieves its first automotive applica...

Himadri Speciality Chemical carbon black expansion advances at Mahistikry

Jan 19, 2026

Himadri Speciality Chemical carbon black expansion moves into trial production p...

Ronbay CATL LFP Supply Deal Investigation Draws CSRC Scrutiny

Jan 19, 2026

Ronbay CATL LFP supply deal investigation puts focus on disclosure practices in ...

UK Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing: Mkango Resources Opens Facility

Jan 16, 2026

UK rare earth magnet manufacturing takes a major step forward with Mkango Resour...

Norsk Hydro Alumobility partnership drives aluminum use in automotive

Jan 16, 2026

Norsk Hydro Alumobility aluminum partnership strengthens sustainable vehicle man...

Materials Mutares SABIC Engineering Thermoplastics Acquisition Creates New Materials Powerhouse
Mutares SABIC Engineering Thermoplastics Acquisition Creates New Materials Powerhouse

Jan 12, 2026

The deal creates one of the largest transatlantic engineering thermoplastics pla...

FORVIA Hydrogen Solutions China secures Sinopec Capital investment

Jan 10, 2026

The deal injects RMB 300 million to scale hydrogen mobility in China through a s...

China MOFCOM Dual-Use Export Controls on Japan Intensify

Jan 08, 2026

China tightens export controls, directly escalating trade and security frictions...

Materials Hindustan Zinc EcoZen Low-Carbon Zinc Adopted by Silox India
Hindustan Zinc EcoZen Low-Carbon Zinc Adopted by Silox India

Jan 07, 2026

Lower-carbon zinc is being integrated into Indian downstream manufacturing to cu...

New Product & Technologies Carbon Nanotube Film Manufacturing for Automotive Applications
Carbon Nanotube Film Manufacturing for Automotive Applications

Jan 05, 2026

Two companies are collaborating to scale carbon nanotube film production for nex...

Manufacturing Ecosystem Orbia Battery Electrolyte Facility Expansion Boosts U.S. Supply
Orbia Battery Electrolyte Facility Expansion Boosts U.S. Supply

Dec 31, 2025

The expansion significantly strengthens U.S.-based battery electrolyte manufactu...

Materials Atlantic Lithium Submits Revised Ewoyaa Mining Lease in Ghana
Atlantic Lithium Submits Revised Ewoyaa Mining Lease in Ghana

Dec 30, 2025

Two-line regulatory progress marks a key step toward unlocking Ghana’s flagshi...

Business Strategy Enchem China Electrolyte Subsidiary Acquisition Plan Confirmed
Enchem China Electrolyte Subsidiary Acquisition Plan Confirmed

Dec 30, 2025

Enchem is making a decisive move to deepen its role in the global EV battery sup...

New Product & Technologies Silicon Anode Materials Set for Commercialization in Korea
Silicon Anode Materials Set for Commercialization in Korea

Dec 30, 2025

Silicon anode materials in South Korea are transitioning from lab validation to ...

Automotive Display Adhesive: Loctite MS 9650 for Durable Bonding

Dec 26, 2025

Henkel has launched Loctite MS 9650, a silane-modified polymer adhesive optimize...

Sumitomo Rubber Recycled Carbon Black in Passenger Car Tires

Dec 26, 2025

Sumitomo Rubber has begun using recycled carbon black in mass-produced passenger...

Materials Toyota RAV4 ASR Recycled Plastic Used in Underbody Cover
Toyota RAV4 ASR Recycled Plastic Used in Underbody Cover

Dec 26, 2025

Toyota has successfully used 100% ASR recycled plastic in a structural underbody...

Graphene Nanotubes for Silicone Materials Gain Momentum at OCSiAl

Dec 25, 2025

OCSiAl strengthens its materials innovation pipeline by commissioning a dedicate...

EU Automotive Package Drives Clean Mobility Transition

Dec 24, 2025

The EU Automotive Package combines climate ambition with industrial flexibility ...

Ford Hybrid EV Strategy 2030 Signals Shift Toward Profitable Electrification

Dec 24, 2025

Ford is recalibrating its electrification roadmap by prioritizing hybrids, exten...

Electrification NEO Battery Secures Second Automotive OEM Battery Order
NEO Battery Secures Second Automotive OEM Battery Order

Dec 24, 2025

NEO Battery has secured a second repeat battery order from a Fortune 500 automot...

FAW-Volkswagen NEV Production Expansion in Tianjin by 2026

Dec 24, 2025

FAW-Volkswagen is advancing NEV manufacturing at its Tianjin plant, targeting ma...

Electrification VinFast EV Manufacturing Plant Indonesia Marks Major ASEAN Push
VinFast EV Manufacturing Plant Indonesia Marks Major ASEAN Push

Dec 24, 2025

VinFast has operationalized its first EV manufacturing footprint in Southeast As...

Nippon Steel 2030 Management Plan Targets Global Automotive Steel Growth

Dec 24, 2025

Nippon Steel’s 2030 plan pivots decisively toward overseas automotive steel gr...

Electrification SEAT CUPRA Circular Economy Vehicle Recycling Hub in Barcelona
SEAT CUPRA Circular Economy Vehicle Recycling Hub in Barcelona

Dec 24, 2025

SEAT CUPRA has operationalized circular manufacturing by integrating vehicle dis...

Electrification Stellantis Cassino Plant Shutdown Extends Production Halt
Stellantis Cassino Plant Shutdown Extends Production Halt

Dec 24, 2025

Italy’s Stellantis Cassino plant faces an extended shutdown starting December ...

Electrification Nissan LEAF Third-Generation Production Begins at Sunderland
Nissan LEAF Third-Generation Production Begins at Sunderland

Dec 24, 2025

Nissan has begun third-generation LEAF production at Sunderland, reinforcing its...

MG vehicle assembly in Brazil signals local production push

Dec 24, 2025

MG vehicle assembly in Brazil advances MG’s localization strategy to cut costs...

China Latin America Industrial Cooperation Reshapes Automotive Value Chains

Dec 24, 2025

China is reinforcing long-term industrial and trade cooperation with Latin Ameri...

Materials & Manufacturing Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant Jobs Cross 1,000 Mark
Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant Jobs Cross 1,000 Mark

Dec 24, 2025

Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant has surpassed 1,000 new hires to prepare fo...

Electrification BMW has patented the ultra-exclusive Speedtop Concept in India, hinting at broader future possibilities beyond its initial limited run.
BMW has patented the ultra-exclusive Speedtop Concept in India, hinting at broader future possibilities beyond its initial limited run.

Dec 23, 2025

BMW has patented the ultra-exclusive Speedtop Concept in India, hinting at broad...

EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation Sets New Recycling Rules

Dec 23, 2025

The EU has agreed on a far-reaching end-of-life vehicle regulation to strengthen...

Commercial & Industrial Mobility Keto Motors Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility Planned in Telangana
Keto Motors Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility Planned in Telangana

Dec 23, 2025

Keto Motors plans a large-scale electric bus manufacturing facility in Telangana...

XPeng Malaysia Manufacturing Expansion to Strengthen ASEAN EV Footprint

Dec 23, 2025

XPeng confirms Malaysia as its next overseas localized EV manufacturing base to ...

Türkiye Auto Sales November 2025 Show EV and Hybrid Surge

Dec 23, 2025

Türkiye’s November 2025 auto market posted strong YoY growth, driven by elect...

Indian Passenger Vehicle Sales November 2025 Rise 18.1% YoYIndian Passenger Vehicle Sales November 2025 Rise 18.1% YoY

Dec 23, 2025

Indian passenger vehicle wholesales and retail sales posted strong double-digit ...

Components & Subsystems Kumho Tire New Tire Plant South Korea Investment Plan
Kumho Tire New Tire Plant South Korea Investment Plan

Dec 22, 2025

Kumho Tire has formalized a major KRW 660.9 billion investment to build a next-g...

Electrification Legend Holding Jafza Automotive Expansion Strengthens Global Reach
Legend Holding Jafza Automotive Expansion Strengthens Global Reach

Dec 22, 2025

Major AED 500 million investment establishes Jafza as the core hub for Legend Ho...