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EV Battery Material Demand Projected to Hit 22.2 Million Tonnes by 2036
IDTechEx projects global demand for electric‑vehicle battery materials will climb to 22.2 million tonnes by 2036, with more than 70 % coming from cell components. Manufacturers are shifting toward low‑cost LFP chemistries while also pursuing higher‑nickel NMC to boost energy density, and anode formulations are moving to silicon‑rich blends.
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have signed a memorandum of understanding that would make Volvo the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe. The deal would see Lynk & Co sold and serviced through Volvo’s existing dealer network, boosting showroom inventory and after‑sales work for both brands. Volvo expects the partnership to broaden its consumer base and generate operational efficiencies, while Lynk & Co gains immediate access to a mature European distribution platform. Final agreements are still pending.
BMW unveiled the iX3 40, an entry‑level electric SUV priced at £53,250, £5,525 less than the 50xDrive. It uses a smaller 82.6 kWh battery, delivering a still‑competitive 395‑mile WLTP range. Powered by a single rear‑mounted motor, it produces 315 bhp and 0‑62 mph in...
Copenhagen has finished converting its entire municipal bus network to battery‑electric vehicles, with routes 19 and 5C switched on 29 March. The final rollout added 15 electric buses on route 19 and 37 on the capital’s busiest line, 5C, which carries about 17 million passengers...
Vauxhall’s new Frontera Electric ‘Extended Range’ model now offers a 249‑mile (400 km) range for families on a budget, priced at $194 per month after a $2,693 upfront payment for a two‑year lease. The top‑spec Ultimate trim includes heated seats, a heated...
General Motors temporarily idled its Factory Zero plant in Hamtramck, Michigan, laying off 1,300 workers until production resumes on April 13. The shutdown affects the assembly of the Escalade IQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EVs....
Cupra will unveil its Raval electric supermini on 9 April, with UK deliveries slated for autumn. The B‑segment hatchback offers a 208 bhp base model delivering up to 280 miles of range, while the VZ Extreme tops out at 223 bhp and 249 miles. Priced at...
Denmark‑based Monta has embedded an AI layer into its EV charging platform, analyzing data from over 260,000 charge points and 3 million monthly sessions. The system continuously surfaces anomalies, recommends actions such as firmware updates, and even answers natural‑language queries about...
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Toyota have signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding to make Toyota an equal, third shareholder in cellcentric, the fuel‑cell joint venture owned by Volvo and Daimler. Toyota will contribute more than three decades of fuel‑cell...
STMicroelectronics introduced the Stellar P3E, an automotive microcontroller that embeds a Neural‑ART accelerator for on‑chip AI inference. The MCU consolidates multiple ECUs, features six Cortex‑R52+ cores up to 500 MHz, and includes high‑density xMemory. By offloading machine‑learning tasks to the NPU, the...
The upcoming "Europe’s Auto Forecast 2026" webinar will dissect how shifting emissions policies, uneven electric‑vehicle adoption, and divergent OEM strategies are reshaping Europe’s new‑car market outlook. Panelists from JD Power and Autovista24 will evaluate the European Commission’s Automotive Package, the...
The Sustainable Bus Tour will host a panel titled “From city to intercity: the next step for zero‑emission bus transition” at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin on April 15. The session highlights Europe’s move to electrify intercity and coach services, with...
Chinese bus manufacturer Higer reported sales of 14,246 complete vehicles in 2025, bringing its global new‑energy bus total to 55,714 units. The company now serves nearly 30 European countries, with 80% of its European fleet being zero‑emission models, and plans...
Fun fact: Tesla's FSD is so cautious, if you can figure out if they are using it, it's easy to prevent them from merging. Even other Teslas take advantage of it! 🤦T
Waymo's been in and around Phoenix since before 2020 and driving autonomously even in parts of Scottsdale and the surrounding cities for years. It is now very odd seeing a driver behind the wheel. I am sure there are loads of...
The episode delivers a rapid roundup of the latest EV news, covering Sony/Honda’s cancellation of the Aphila EV joint venture, MG Motor’s new Frankfurt engineering hub and its upcoming semi‑solid‑state battery, and electric van conversions from Renault and Volvo. It...
I appreciate that Tesla's FSD actively watches out for pedestrians. Even if they are not sure of what I am going to do. It's hard to tell if the system's hesitation is because of the pedestrians not sure if I am...
The episode examines the surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the parallel rise in copper cable theft, which threatens both home and public EV charging infrastructure. Former detective Mark Cannona explains how thieves target copper in signal, broadband, and...
Turntide unveiled a semi‑integrated Electric Drive Unit (EDU) that pairs an axial‑flux motor with a gearbox and a flexible inverter placement for off‑highway vehicles. The motor’s pancake shape delivers two‑to‑four times the power density of conventional radial‑flux designs, while thermal‑fluid...
In this episode of Autonomy Insiders, Marcin Briggs of Bank of America Global Research explains the rise of "physical AI"—AI that perceives, reasons, and acts in the real world—and why autonomous vehicles are the first large‑scale proving ground. He highlights...
The Maximizing Value Conference recap, hosted by John Muntz of Dealers Edge, featured insights from Alan Haig and John Murphy of Haig Partners, along with industry leaders Steve Greenfield, Aaron Keating, and NADA CEO Mike Stanton. Key takeaways included the...
