Siemens’ $1B EV Investment ⚡, Mazda’s Lean Strategy & Volvo’s AI-Powered Breakthrough!

Siemens’ $1B EV Investment ⚡, Mazda’s Lean Strategy & Volvo’s AI-Powered Breakthrough!

March 20, 2025

Happy First Day of Spring! More exciting news that you won’t want to miss ahead, Thursday’s edition brings:

  • Siemens to strengthen competitiveness
  • Mazda announces “Lean Asset Strategy”
  • Volvo uses Ansys and NVIDIA GPUs to speed up CFD simulations
  • SK On and Nissan announce battery supply agreement
  • PhoenixEV and Noodoe partner up
  • A new "train-the-trainer" program
  • Zeekr, Xpeng to offer cars with L3 autonomy
  • Video: Zeekr 001 The Shymbulak Track Conqueror

You’ve got to check out this latest edition and spread the word! 

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1. Prioritizing fast-charging infrastructure for fleets and en-route charging, Siemens is focusing on the growing EV market while investing $1 billion in its German operations to drive innovation and support future EV technology.

2. Aiming to enhance efficiency in electrification, the "Lean Asset Strategy" by Mazda optimizes investments, fosters battery development collaborations, and utilizes flexible production lines for both electric and engine vehicles.

3. Using eight NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, Ansys, Volvo Cars, and NVIDIA sped up aerodynamics simulations by 2.5x—reducing time from 24 hours to 6.5—allowing faster EV design, improving energy efficiency, and extending the Volvo EX90’s driving range while meeting global standards.

4. SK On will supply nearly 100GWh of U.S.-made high-performance batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033, supporting Nissan's EV production at its Canton, Mississippi plant and marking SK On's first partnership with a Japanese automaker.

5. A strategic partnership has been formed between PhoenixEV and Noodoe to combine PhoenixEV's electric vehicle manufacturing expertise with Noodoe's AI-driven charging software, accelerating innovation and sustainability in zero-emissions transportation.

6. A new "train-the-trainer" program, launched by Hudson Valley Community College and the New York Power Authority, aims to equip educators with the skills to prepare students for EV sector careers, focusing on charger maintenance, battery repair, and electrical work.

7. Zeekr, Xpeng, and GAC announced plans to launch electric vehicles with L3-ready autonomous driving technology, allowing hands-free driving, starting in 2025, as part of a shift from L2 systems, setting the stage for a tech-driven competition in China's auto market.

8. Hyundai's INSTER has been named a 'Top 3' finalist in the 2025 World Car Awards, marking the fourth consecutive year of recognition for the brand in multiple categories, including World Car of the Year, World Urban Car, and World Electric Vehicle.

9. In partnership with Stellantis, Leapmotor has launched the affordable T03 hatchback ($20,765) and the C10 SUV ($47,386) in the UK, offering advanced technology, comprehensive warranties, and access to Stellantis' extensive retailer and aftersales network.

10. Zeekr successfully demonstrated the exceptional performance and all-season versatility of the Zeekr 001 by completing a challenging .9 mile ski track climb in Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak resort, showcasing its advanced traction control, powerful dual motors, and robust air suspension system.

11. OneD Battery Sciences' Life Cycle Assessment, conducted by Minviro, confirms that its SINANODE® silicon anode technology significantly reduces the carbon footprint of EV battery anodes by over 90%.

Zeekr 001 The Shymbulak Track Conqueror

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