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  • February 8, 2026
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LG Energy Solution takes full ownership of NextStar Energy

LG Energy Solution will assume full ownership of NextStar Energy after acquiring Stellantis’ 49 per cent stake in the joint venture, the companies announced today. The move marks a significant realignment in North America’s fast‑expanding battery supply chain and reinforces Canada’s position as a strategic hub for electric‑vehicle and energy‑storage manufacturing. Founded in 2022…

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  • February 5, 2026
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China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates show

Compared with December 2025, the estimate represents a 42.42% decline. Consumer demand was pulled forward in December, resulting in a drawdown of January demand. China NEV Monthly Wholesale Sales (CPCA) 2024-2026 Month 2024 2025 2026 January 689,000 889,000 900,000 February 446,870 830,000 March 815,180 1,128,000 April 788,443 1,133,000 May 897,347 1,216,000 June 982,593 1,241,000…

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  • February 2, 2026
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Incheon Airport Opens Hydrogen Mobility Hub to Support Fuel Cell Bus Fleet

South Korea’s Incheon has opened a hydrogen mobility hub at Incheon International Airport, marking a significant step in the city’s long-running push to deploy hydrogen in transport and reduce emissions from high-mileage commercial vehicles. The hub, located in the Terminal 2 car park, includes a liquid hydrogen refuelling station designed to support the transition…

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  • January 30, 2026
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Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China – Batteries News

Dutch lithium supplier AMG seeks to bypass China FRANKFURT, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Dutch miner and lithium supplier AMG Critical Materials (AMG.AS), plans to reduce dependence on China by processing battery-grade lithium for electric vehicles in Brazil, Portugal and Germany, its head of development told Reuters. AMG development head Michael Connor said the firm…

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  • January 27, 2026
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Study: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problems

Owners report more than ten times the issues with Shell Recharge, EVgo, or Blink than with Tesla Rivian’s own charging network was second only to Tesla Hardware-related issues have become more prevalent than payment problems Charging networks operated by Tesla and Rivian tended to have fewer problems than non-automaker efforts, according to a recent…

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  • January 24, 2026
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Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.

Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go…

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  • January 21, 2026
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Fully electric BMW M models arrive in 2027 with four electric motors

BMW M is preparing to bring its “Ultimate Driving Machine” ethos into the electric era. Beginning in 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will mark a new chapter for high‑performance vehicles, translating the brand’s motto into a fully electric reality. According to BMW M GmbH Managing Director Franciscus van Meel, this next generation will…

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  • January 18, 2026
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Porsche’s China deliveries decline for 4th consecutive year

Porsche delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, marking a 26.28% decrease compared to 2024. Porsche cited challenging market conditions and intense competition in the Chinese market. (File photo shows a Porsche convertible. Image credit: CnEVPost) Porsche, the luxury brand under Volkswagen Group, delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, down 26.28% from 56,887…

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  • January 15, 2026
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Voyah, Huawei-Linked Yinwang Deepen Partnership on Intelligent Vehicle Software

Voyah Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. said it has signed a deepened strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Yinwang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a Huawei-controlled subsidiary, expanding their collaboration in intelligent driving, smart cockpit technologies and consumer-facing software operations. The agreement, signed on Jan. 12, establishes a joint team to operate consumer software, covering the full…

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  • January 9, 2026
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Full Control in Cathode Active Materials Synthesis for Battery R&D – enabling scalable, reproducible results – Batteries News

Full Control in Cathode Active Materials Synthesis for Battery R&D – enabling scalable, reproducible results. In battery materials development, achieving consistent particle morphology is a major challenge. Parameters such as pH, temperature, and mixing strongly influence the size and shape of precursor particles, which in turn affect performance and manufacturability. As demand for high-energy-density…

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  • January 6, 2026
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California has nearly 50% more public EV chargers than gas nozzles

In 2024, public charging in California expanded at record levels The state has double the publicly accessible chargers versus 2022 Nearly 30% of U.S. EV sales go to California customers In California, drivers are now much more likely to encounter an electric vehicle charging connector than a gas pump nozzle. The state reached 178,549…

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