Polestar and Finnish smart surface pioneer TactoTek, have entered a collaboration to explore integration of Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology into Polestar’s vehicle programs. The collaboration includes Polestar licensing TactoTek’s IMSE technology, products and solutions to explore lighting and human-machine interface (HMI) use cases. The companies…

TERREPOWER, the solar panel and EV battery lifecycle management division of BBB Industries (BBB), is partnering with Brighten Haiti, a non-profit organization dedicated to using solar energy to expand education, develop a sustainable economy and help end poverty in Haiti. Brighten Haiti said its Solar4Schools initiative aims to bring solar energy to more than 300…

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — which tracks demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — rose in April to -0.18, from -0.32 in March, which signals that global supply chains are operating at close to full capacity. …

TERREPOWER launched its solar panel recycling line from its facility in Sparta, TN. TERREPOWER said it offers complete separation of solar panel materials such as aluminum, glass, precious metals, silicon, plastic and components, which allows for more efficient offloading of materials for reuse. This is a significant departure from traditional recycling methods, the company said.…

Cummins began production of its latest hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) for Tata Motors at a new manufacturing facility in Jamshedpur, India. The first B6.7H hydrogen internal combustion engines rolled off the production line in March and will now be integrated into Tata Motors’ trucks, the company said. The B6.7H engine shares many components with…

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) said its Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC) recently embarked on a knowledge-gathering trip at Midtronics’ world headquarters in Willowbrook, IL. Representatives from TIA’s EVAC, including Chairman Mark Ferner, John Evankovich from Sam’s Club, Glen Nicholson from Midas, and Government Affairs VP, Roy Littlefield IV, convened with over a dozen members…

Hankook & Company Group (formerly Hankook Tire Group) acquired an additional stake in Hanon Systems. The acquisition, which will be executed through its core business Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire), will be completed by the end of the year and is expected to expand the group into one of the top 30 companies in…

Element 25 signed a binding term sheet with Veolia North America to secure a site for its planned high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) refinery in Louisiana. The site, a 35-acre parcel in Burnside, Ascension Parish, LA is next to a Veolia-operated sulphuric acid production facility. The agreement includes terms for E25 to acquire the land,…

The 2024 BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility conference, set to explore the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, is scheduled for May 29-30 at Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario, Canada. This annual event, now in its third year, will focus on the challenges and opportunities within the battery-electric economy across Canada.…

Natron Energy commenced commercial-scale operations at its sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Holland, MI. Natron said these batteries offer higher power density, higher cycles, a domestic U.S. supply chain and unique safety characteristics over other battery technologies. The company marked the occasion with an opening ceremony held at its facility in Holland, featuring remarks from…