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Mercedes battery tech partner Sila advances production plans

The new plant will provide a US source of innovative silicon anode technology for batteries. By Megan Lampinen Battery materials company Sila has started the commissioning phase for its first automotive-scale production plant, bringing its innovative technology one step closer to mass production. Sila’s silicon anode chemistry increases battery energy density and promises considerable performance […]

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Daimler and Torc take next steps towards driverless trucks

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Daimler Truck delivers the latest iteration of its autonomous-ready truck platform to partner Torc. By Megan Lampinen Autonomous trucks move closer to reality as Daimler starts deliveries of the latest on-highway trucks to Torc Robotics’ autonomous testing fleet. The trucks, based on the Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia introduced in 2024, represent an autonomous-read vehicle platform

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Kodiak Robotics to go public through SPAC

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Autonomous trucking start-up Kodiak plans to go public through a special purpose acquisition company. By Megan Lampinen Kodiak Robotics has announced plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Ares Acquisition Corporation II. The move, which paves the way for Kodiak to raise more capital, comes in the midst of

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Alfa Romeo presents dedicated logo to celebrate its 115-year history

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Alfa Romeo presents the logo to celebrate its 115th anniversary, as a tribute to its legendary history On June 24, Alfa Romeo will be 115 years old, a memorable milestone the global brand is celebrating today with the official presentation of a celebratory logo, paying homage to an extraordinary history of Italian passion, style, and

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Toyota buys land for China Lexus plant

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

The automaker is moving ahead with plans for a wholly owned electric vehicle plant in Shanghai. By Megan Lampinen Toyota has paid CN¥1.353bn (US$185m) for a 1.13 million sq-metres plot of land in Shanghai to house its upcoming Lexus electric vehicle (EV) plant. Unlike almost all factories run by foreign brands, this one would not

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Big name backing for EV start-up Slate Auto

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Slate Auto has secured millions in funding to support its upcoming electric pick-up, with backers including Jeff Bezos. By Megan Lampinen A new electric vehicle (EV) start-up has been quietly raising funds from some big name backers ahead of its first model launch. Tech Crunch reports that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is providing much of

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Hungary: leading Europe’s EV battery investment rush

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Hungary will soon be established as the largest battery cell production hub in Europe, writes Ian Henry Hungary’s automotive sector is much more than a satellite production location for Audi, Mercedes and (soon) BMW and BYD, as well as the European home to Suzuki’s only European vehicle operations. Production in 2023-2024 was 450-460,000 units, and

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Renault confirms first SDVs on Ampere architecture

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Software-defined vehicles demand a flexible, scalable architecture, writes Megan Lampinen Renault has confirmed that Trafic, Estafette and Goelette electric light commercial vehicles will debut a new software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture developed by Ampere. The automaker describes the new design strategy as “revolutionary” in its transition towards a software-defined future. Subscribe to Automotive World to continue

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All-new Lexus ES to debut at Auto Shanghai 2025 on April 23rd

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

Lexus to unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (April 23 – May 2) Lexus to unveil the all-new ES on April 23rd at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (April 23 – May 2)*. Details of the all-new ES, a global flagship model that refines advanced electrification

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Electric HDVs depend on EU charge network and grid expansion

Automotive / By Karen Gaines

A report by ACEA and Eurelectric highlights the inefficiencies holding back infrastructure expansions that will underpin electric HDVs. By Will Girling Electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHDVs) are not immune to the truck market stagnation noted by OEMs like Volvo Group. In Europe, sales of these models fell from 390,000 units in 2023 to 360,000 in 2024,

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