트럼프 승리에 숨죽인 한국 전기차·배터리 제조사

Former President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has forced Korean EV and battery makers into an uneasy holding pattern as their bottom lines face a potential threat with the Republican nominee’s expected attempt to slash...

2024-11-13

SK On records first-ever profit with $17.5 million in Q3

SK On, a Korean battery maker, posted a profit in the third quarter for the first time since its establishment three years ago.

2024-11-04

Mercedes sees 'no issue in design of Farasis battery' behind Korean EV explosion

Uwe Keller, head of battery development at Mercedes-Benz AG, explained that the company is determined to shed its reliance on battery makers by developing its own EV batteries.

2024-10-28

Mercedes leaves nothing behind with new EV battery materials recycling plant

Mercedes-Benz has opened the world's first battery recycling plant to use a water-based extraction method in Kuppenheim, Germany.

2024-10-22

U.S. presidential election puts Korea on edge over EV-related investments

Korea's EV-related push in the United States hangs in the balance with the presidential election as the candidates take opposite positions on the green energy push.

2024-10-16

LG Energy to supply 109 GWh of EV batteries to Ford by 2032

LG Energy Solution signed two supply agreements with Ford Motor to provide 109 gigawatt-hours (GWh) worth of EV batteries.

2024-10-15

Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi to disclose EV battery data amid fire concerns

Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi have decided to provide information about the battery management system (BMS) of their EVs to the government, amid ongoing public concerns over EV fires following a Mercedes car explosion in early August.

2024-10-06

SK On moves to staunch losses with voluntary resignation scheme

Battery maker SK On is offering voluntary resignation packages in a bid to turn a profit this year for the first time ever by trimming its workforce.

2024-09-26

Hyundai, Kia launch project to develop LFP batteries without precursors

Hyundai and Kia have partnered with Hyundai Steel and EcoPro BM to develop lithium iron phosphate batteries without precursors, a massive cost-reduction method.