Fuji Electric and Bosch to standardise SiC power modules
Fuji Electric and Bosch will align SiC power module mechanical specifications to enable plug-compatible inverters, shorten design cycles, broaden sourcing options and offer joint application guidance and customer technical support.
V-GREEN and HPCL to expand EV charging across India
V-GREEN and HPCL agreed in December 2025 to deploy EV charging infrastructure at HPCL’s network of over 24,400 retail outlets, aiming to accelerate public charger rollout and improve charging access.
EVE Energy and Green Whale form marine battery partnership
EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology signed a partnership to supply and service lithium marine battery energy storage systems, expanding market presence and targeting a product launch in 2026.
CATL and SAIC partner on commercial battery-swapping system
CATL and SAIC formed a strategic partnership to develop an integrated vehicle, battery, station and cloud battery-swapping ecosystem, pursue joint R&D, pilot three-minute swaps and expand networks globally.
FAW to invest US$530m in Leapmotor
FAW will acquire 5% of Leapmotor for ¥3.74bn (US$530m), becoming a strategic shareholder; the partnership will fund R&D, sales expansion and joint PHEV/EREV development.
MediaTek and Denso to co-develop automotive SoCs
MediaTek and Denso will co-develop automotive-grade SoCs for ADAS and cockpit computing, targeting ISO 26262 safety levels and multi-sensor fusion to accelerate OEM integration and reduce development risk.
Sunwoda and Zhongwei to develop 60 Ah solid-state EV cells
Sunwoda and Zhongwei signed a framework agreement to co-develop cathode materials and 60 Ah solid-state EV cells, aiming to integrate resources and accelerate commercialisation; financial terms were not disclosed.
Google Cloud and Qualcomm integrate Gemini with Snapdragon
Google Cloud and Qualcomm plan to integrate Gemini AI into Snapdragon platforms to enable on‑device multimodal vehicle AI, supporting infotainment, predictive navigation and driver‑assist features with cloud synchronisation.
TASKING joins Open RISC-V automotive chip alliance
TASKING has become a core member of the Open RISC‑V Automotive Chip Innovation Alliance to develop standardised RISC‑V toolchains and support automotive safety and security compliance.
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility to co-develop EV battery packs
Samsung SDI and KG Mobility signed an MOU to co-develop battery packs using 46-series cylindrical cells, combining R&D and commercialisation efforts to support future KGM electric vehicles.
Kinetic Watts & Volts, Jio Things partner on EV connectivity
Kinetic Watts & Volts has partnered with Jio Things to integrate voice-assist, IoT connectivity and cloud telematics into its electric scooters, enabling diagnostics, remote management and fleet performance monitoring.
ROHM and Tata Electronics partner on Indian semiconductors
ROHM and Tata Electronics will establish power semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging in India, aiming for automotive-grade MOSFET mass production by 2026 and exploring export opportunities.
HIVE and KPIT launch LEV engineering centre in Delhi NCR
HIVE and KPIT have established a Delhi-NCR centre to provide LEV design, software and integration services to OEMs, supporting product development and manufacturing enablement for micromobility.
Bijliride and BGauss to expand EV scooter fleet
Bijliride has partnered with BGauss to add 7,000 electric scooters to reach 10,000 units by December 2026, expanding rental operations across major Indian cities and enhancing fleet management capabilities.
HCLTech and Aurobay expand digital transformation deal
HCLTech will support Aurobay’s SAP and Siemens Teamcenter platforms to standardise manufacturing and engineering operations across Sweden and China via AI-enabled integration and managed services.
Kaynes Semicon partners with AOI and Mitsui for India
Kaynes Semicon has formed technology and supply chain partnerships with AOI Electronics and Mitsui to support advanced packaging, materials sourcing and scaling of semiconductor manufacturing in India.
Lenovo and Infineon expand autonomous driving compute
Lenovo and Infineon expanded their collaboration to integrate Lenovo AD1/AH1 domain controllers with Infineon AURIX microcontrollers, targeting scalable in-vehicle compute for Levels 2-4 automation and software-defined vehicles.
CATL and Voyah sign 10-year cooperation agreement
CATL signed a 10-year cooperation agreement with Voyah to supply batteries, prioritise advanced technologies, develop swapping ecosystems, adopt CATL’s Bedrock chassis and pursue localised supply chains and overseas market expansion.
GMV and Indra sign collaboration on defence modernisation
GMV and Indra will jointly develop systems for Spanish armed forces modernisation, focusing on unmanned vehicles, command-and-control, electronic warfare, cyberdefence and advanced communications to improve interoperability and delivery.
FAW to deploy solid‑state batteries in Hongqi by 2027
FAW plans small‑batch deployment of 66 Ah solid‑state cells in Hongqi models by 2027, leveraging 27 industry partners to address technical and manufacturing challenges ahead of commercialisation.
BYD applies to GIIC to integrate vehicles with HarmonyOS
BYD has applied to join the Global Intelligent IoT Alliance to develop standardised connectivity between vehicles, homes and wearables within Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem, focusing on interface and data protocol standardisation.
Galvion, South 8 to develop Arctic Li-ion batteries
Galvion and South 8 signed an LOI to align R&D and field testing of LiGas‑based Li‑ion batteries for defence use in Arctic conditions, targeting reliable operation at extreme sub‑zero temperatures.
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dSPACE integrates OMNIVISION camera models into AURELION
dSPACE and OMNIVISION will integrate sensor models into AURELION to enable virtual testing of camera-based ADAS and autonomous driving perception, aiming to reduce physical testing and accelerate development.
Sonatus and MOTER integrate in-vehicle driver risk AI
Sonatus and MOTER will embed driver risk models in vehicles via the AI Director, enabling real‑time risk assessment, reduced cloud dependency, lower costs and improved privacy for OEMs and insurers.
Pioneer, Microsoft develop AI for in-vehicle infotainment
Pioneer and Microsoft launched a generative AI agent for in-vehicle infotainment, providing cloud-integrated natural language controls, contextual responses and multi-segment compatibility for hands-free operation.
Navitas and Cyient to build GaN ecosystem in India
Navitas and Cyient will develop a GaN design and manufacturing ecosystem in India to support AI data centres, electric mobility, energy grids and industrial electrification.
Ford records $19.5bn charge and refocuses from EVs
Ford will record a $19.5bn writedown as it reallocates capital from some EV programmes to ICE, hybrid and commercial vehicle growth, dissolving its SK On battery joint venture.
Vodafone IoT scales platform for Americas growth
Vodafone is expanding its IoT platform and partnerships in the Americas, leveraging over 220 million connections with GDSP upgrades, Simetric integration, AI and increased local recruitment.
Vanuatu selects TRL to deploy iROADS asset system
The Government of Vanuatu has contracted TRL, funded by the World Bank, to implement iROADS for national road asset management, data-driven maintenance planning and local capacity building for climate resilience.
Santana launches pickups via Chinese-Nissan joint venture
Spanish Santana will market two pickups built on the Dongfeng Z9 via a Zhengzhou Nissan joint venture, offering diesel and PHEV variants and plans future BAIC-based models for China and Europe.
ETAS and Microsoft to host calibration tools on Azure
ETAS will make its calibration and simulation tools available on Microsoft Azure, enabling scalable cloud-based development, automated workflows and distributed collaboration to accelerate automotive software testing.
FORVIA and H2 Energy to scale MEGC manufacturing
FORVIA and H2 Energy will jointly manufacture certified MEGC units to expand compressed hydrogen logistics, supporting refuelling and heavy‑duty mobility across Europe by end‑2025.
IndieSemiC and C-DAC sign MoU on domestic semiconductors
IndieSemiC and C-DAC signed a three-year MoU to co-develop indigenous processors, NPUs and THEJAS-32-based embedded stacks, aiming to boost domestic chip design and reduce import reliance.
AI phones and the economics of mobile computing
AI-capable smartphones alter value capture: short-term hardware premiums, potential subscription services, and larger long-term gains from agent-mediated commerce; strategic competition centres on control of the agent layer and privacy trade-offs.
onsemi and FORVIA HELLA extend power MOSFET collaboration
onsemi will supply PowerTrench T10 MOSFETs to FORVIA HELLA for integration across vehicle platforms to improve efficiency, power density and reduce system costs in electrified, software-defined vehicles.
Audi Group and UST in deal for majority stake in Italdesign
UST will acquire a majority stake in Italdesign with Audi and Lamborghini remaining partners; transaction aims to combine design and AI-enabled engineering capabilities, subject to regulatory approval.
OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom sign multi-year AI partnership
OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom agreed a multi‑year partnership to deploy AI across European operations, including ChatGPT Enterprise adoption; pilots begin Q1 2026 with full service rollouts later in 2026.
Nissan N7 produced 50,000 units in China
Dongfeng-Nissan produced the 50,000th N7 electric sedan in Guangzhou after 227 days; China-made N7s are scheduled for exports to Southeast Asia and the Middle East in 2026.
Stellantis and Bolt to deploy Level 4 AVs across Europe
Stellantis will supply AV-Ready platforms to integrate with Bolt’s European ride-hailing network, with trials from 2026, initial production targeted for 2029 and regulatory alignment across EU markets.
DXC, Ferrari broaden digital and in-car systems
DXC is expanding its engagement with Ferrari to include network modernisation, software-asset management, compliance and next-generation HMI development, providing a flexible digital foundation for future vehicle systems.
HERE and Precisely expand partnership on AI location data
HERE and Precisely expanded their partnership to integrate HERE map data with Precisely's Data Integrity Suite, delivering AI-enabled, continuously updated location datasets with governance and privacy compliance for enterprise use.
Greater Than and DKG extend AI fleet partnership to 2028
Greater Than and DKG extended their partnership to 2028 to develop Fuse Fleet, an AI telematics platform converting GPS data into predictive crash probabilities and expanding underwriting and market capabilities.
