GM and Posco agree cathode materials JV in US
JV to supply materials for GM Ultium batteries.
M&A and JV deals
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial team on solid-state batteries
Mercedes joins Stellantis as a partner with Factorial on developing solid-state battery technology.
SK completes merger with SK Materials
SK completes restructure intended to strengthen position in semiconductor and battery materials.
Regulators approve VW’s Europcar offer
VW Group is a step closer to securing acquisition of French car rental giant it...
Daimler sells German bus plant
Daimler sells minibus plant but production, and employment, continue.
CATL deal will develop global aftersales with ZF
The two companies will develop aftermarket service networks for EV batteries as well as “battery related training, connectivity and re-purposing”.
Faurecia public takeover of Hella confirmed
Faurecia will hold 79.5% of Hella after completing the acquisition, expected in early 2022.
McLaren denies Audi acquisition report, but speculation swirls
McLaren denies Audi report but confirms ‘ongoing discussions’ with relevant partners, including carmakers.
Hon Hai unveils M&A plans for Ohio EV plant
The Hon Hai purchase of EV truck maker Lordstown Motors appears to be all but a done deal.
British company agrees Indonesia nickel mining JV
New process to extract EV battery nickel from ore.
BP takes slice of battery swap JV in China
BP muscles in on potentially lucrative Chinese EV battery swap sector.
