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Audi equips the new Q3 with AMS Osram’s EVIYOS HD25 micro‑LED matrix, a digital lighting system containing over 25,000 individually addressable pixels. The solution modulates light in real time using sensor data, projecting lane‑keeping cues, blind‑spot alerts, ice warnings and construction‑zone guidance directly onto the road. Drivers can customize three coming‑home or leaving‑home light designs through the MMI, while the high‑beam pattern gains precision and glare control. The integration elevates safety and user interaction to a premium level in a compact SUV.
IDTechEx forecasts global electric‑vehicle battery material demand will reach 22.2 million tonnes by 2036. More than 70% of that demand comes from cell components, with a clear shift toward low‑cost LFP chemistries and higher‑nickel NMC as manufacturers chase energy density. Anode...
IDTechEx hosted a 30‑minute webinar on March 19, 2026, where analyst Daniel Parr examined how evolving electric‑vehicle battery material trends are driving lower prices and higher energy density. The session covered regional EV market dynamics, the trade‑offs between NMC and...
IDTechEx forecasts the global EV lithium‑ion cell material market to reach about $154 billion by 2036. The report highlights the current dominance of nickel‑based NMC 811 and low‑cost LFP chemistries, with LFP priced at $34/kWh and NMC 811 at $39/kWh in 2025. Material...
Michigan has secured the final $51 million of its $106 million NEVI allocation after receiving “fully built out” certification from the Federal Highway Administration. The state can now shift from corridor‑focused chargers to a broader deployment that addresses geographic gaps, reliability, medium‑duty...
Rivian’s upcoming R2 received EPA certification showing a 335‑mile range on the launch performance edition with 21‑inch wheels, dropping to 314 miles on 20‑inch all‑terrain tires. The vehicle packs an 86.8 kWh battery and delivers an impressive 144 MPGe combined efficiency, though...
Toyota’s refreshed bZ4X electric SUV has become a surprise bestseller, moving over 10,000 units in the United States during the first quarter of 2026 and outpacing Ford’s entire EV lineup. The model also topped Japan’s domestic EV sales for four...
South 8 Technologies secured a $9.2 million grant from California’s PowerForward Battery Manufacturing program to expand its LiGas® liquefied‑gas electrolyte production in San Diego. The funding will enable the startup to reach an annual electrolyte capacity of 100 MWh and produce 2 MWh of battery cells,...
Swedish EV charging operator Milepost has purchased Mer’s portfolio of roughly 250 AC charging stations, extending its network from Åre to Malmö. The acquired sites mainly deliver 22 kW power, with a handful capable of 50 kW, and will be integrated by...
Electra Battery Materials has restarted full‑scale construction of North America’s first cobalt sulfate refinery near Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, after a two‑year pause. The plant is designed to produce 6,500 tonnes of battery‑grade cobalt sulfate per year and is backed by...
The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced that more than 1,000 plug‑in vehicles are now assigned to its law‑enforcement agencies, including nearly 500 units for the NYPD. Across all 15 agencies, the fleet comprises 781 battery‑electric...
Workhorse Group received a purchase order for 100 battery‑electric step vans from Canadian logistics provider Purolator, doubling the carrier’s electric step‑van fleet. The order follows Purolator’s earlier purchases from Motiv, now part of Workhorse after a 2025 merger. Workhorse, which...
KPMG’s 2025 CEO Outlook shows automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders remain upbeat, with 87% and 81% respectively expressing confidence in sector growth despite geopolitical and cost pressures. Around three‑quarters of CEOs also trust their firms can execute large‑scale transformations. AI...
Tesla’s “actually smart summon” feature, installed in about 2.59 million vehicles, has been cleared by the U.S. auto‑safety regulator after the automaker issued over‑the‑air software updates. NHTSA found the incidents linked to the feature were low‑speed, caused only minor property damage...
DrivebuddyAI, an Ahmedabad‑based deep‑tech startup, has secured a patent for its Integrated Dynamic Road Quality Assessment System. The solution fuses GNSS positioning, IMU acceleration data, and AI‑enhanced video to detect potholes and rough patches in real time and geo‑tag them....
