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Asahi Kasei to build battery separator plant in Canada

The Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei has unveiled plans to build a plant for lithium-ion battery separators in Canada. The plant will be built in the Ontario province and start production in 2027. Japanese car manufacturer Honda will become an important partner for the plant.

US funding for electric heavy-duty vehicles and buses

VW aims to reach cost parity with Chinese EV manufacturers by 2026

Siemens reveals megawatt charging system prototype

Nissan unveils electric saloon and electric SUV concepts for China

Zeekr presents electric van Mix based on new electric architecture

Ford Model e continues to lose billions of dollars

Audi presents long-wheelbase version of the Q6 e-tron for China

Bolt to launch 5,000 electric motorbikes in Kenya

Commercial Vehicles

Maxus presents the eDeliver 5 at the Commercial Vehicle Show

First Bus opens charging depot to the public

JAC brand Yiwei plans EV with semi-solid battery cells from WeLion

RheinEnergie becomes a strategic investor in The Mobility House

Aptera to expand into the United Arab Emirates

Mercedes presents the electric G-Class

Fisker could file for bankruptcy protection by mid-May

Mitie fleet hits 5,000 electric vehicle milestone

Volkswagen study ID. Code gives outlook on China SUV

World premiere of the Mini Aceman: Mini launches first all-electric model

BMW gives the i4 a facelift and a new all-wheel-drive model

Factorial Energy and LG Chem forge solid-state battery alliance