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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

LG Chem develops material to solve EV battery overheating

LG Chem developed a temperature-responsive material to suppress thermal runaway in batteries, the chemical company announced Tuesday.

2024-10-01

Kia completes first dedicated EV factory despite industry slowdown

Kia completed construction of its first-ever EV-dedicated plant in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, on Friday, as the automaker accelerates its electrification journey despite the ongoing EV sales slowdown.

2024-09-27

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.

2024-09-26

Scholars urge expanded subsidies to calm Korea's 'EV-phobia'

Scholars, think tanks and consumer groups urged the government to offer expanded subsidies for EVs in a desperate move to calm the public’s snowballing fear of EVs.

2024-09-25

Mercedes EV's battery pack source of massive blaze in Incheon parking lot

The massive blaze that broke out in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked in an underground parking lot last month is believed to have ignited from the car's battery pack, according to the National Forensic Service (NFS).

2024-09-20

Korea's EV imports from China hit all-time high

Chinese electric vehicles, especially Shanghai-made Teslas, dominate the Korean market, with imports surging 766.8% this year.

2024-09-19

Samsung SDI shows off energy-dense EV battery at IAA Transportation show

Samsung SDI is showcasing a lithium iron phosphate (LFP)+ battery that is 10 percent more energy-dense than its predecessor at the IAA Transportation roadshow.

2024-09-18

BMW Korea opens EV charging station concept with local consumers in mind

BMW Korea has opened an EV charging station concept exclusive to Korea, with six ultrafast chargers accessible to any EV model.

2024-09-12

Korean battery, materials shares bullish on perceived Harris debate win

The assessment that Vice President Kamala Harris came out on top in the U.S. presidential debate spurred investor sentiment in Korea on hopes of continued policies beneficial to local firms.

2024-09-11