United States-based advanced battery technology solutions provider Solidion Technology has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Bluestar Materials Company of Taiwan. 

This move will enable Solidion to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its patent portfolio of its anode technology, which includes its recently claimed technology that allow lithium batteries to be charged in five minutes.

Furthermore, the strategic partnership will enable Solidon to explore and establish synergies in U.S. based manufacturing, commercialisation strategies, and market opportunities related to Silicon (Si) and Silicon Oxide (SiOx) advanced battery solutions. The company claims that there is an increasing acceptance for Silicon and Silicon Oxide as a more favoured solution for battery technology over solid-state technology.

Jaymes Winters, CEO, Solidon Technology, said, "This agreement positions Solidion to capture new market share in the U.S. while showcasing our Silicon-based solutions, which offer improved battery efficiency and energy density compared to conventional solid-state options on a worldwide basis."

Interestingly, Solidon Technology claims to have over 500 patents.

How does it work?

Solidon Tech uses a graphene-based heat spreader to quickly move heat from a battery to warm it up before or during fast charging. A cooling system kicks in when the battery is in use, like when powering a device or electric vehicle. The heat spreader moves the heat to the cooling system for efficient cooling. The system switches between heating when charging and cooling when discharging. The company claims that Graphene, with its super high thermal conductivity (5,300 W/m-K), is much more effective than copper, which has a lower conductivity (410 W/m-K) and is four times heavier.

Solidion aims to fully commercialise the technology in the next 2-3 years.

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette Automotive has achieved a new milestone with its new and first e-sccoter, the Tesseract, getting 20,000 pre-bookings in 48 hours of unveiling.

It was on 6 March 2025, the company revealed two new products the Tesseract e-scooter and Shockwave a street legal e-bike. The EV maker has an ambition to attain 100,000-unit sales milestone in the coming few years, and with the Tesseract the company seems to be one step closer to the target.

Furthermore, looking at the response for the Tesseract, Ultraviolette has extended the special introductory price of INR 120,000 for the first 50,000 bookings.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive, said, “We are absolutely thrilled by the response to the Tesseract from across India. The overwhelming demand in such a short span is a testament to the trust and excitement that our customers have in Ultraviolette’s vision for the future of mobility. The Tesseract represents a paradigm shift in mobility, and with this incredible momentum we are excited to redefine the riding experience for customers in the segment.”

EKA Mobility (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd), India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) and technology company, has appointed Mohit Sharma as its Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO).

Throughout his illustrious 27-year career in human resources, Sharma has occupied executive positions at well-known companies such as Parle Agro, VVF Group and Whirlpool. His areas of expertise include employee engagement, performance-driven culture development, organisational change, talent management and global HR strategy. He will be in charge of fostering a high-performance work culture, enhancing people-centric policies, managing talent and boosting employee happiness in his position at EKA Mobility.

Dr Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility, said, "At EKA, our people are at the core of our success. Mohit's deep HR expertise and leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our organisational culture, talent development and employee engagement as we continue to scale and drive innovation in the electric mobility sector.”

Sharma said, "It is a privilege to be part of EKA Mobility’s journey towards building a world-class organisation. I look forward to supporting the company’s growth by enhancing talent strategies, building a performance culture, driving innovation and fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace for all."

OPG Mobility (formerly known as Okaya EV) has reduced the price of the entire two wheeler scooter range it offers, barring MotoFaast and Faast F3 under ‘Ferrato’ category. This is part of its second phase of rebranding and an effort to pass on the benefits from the supplier side. 
Implementing the price reduction to strengthen its competitiveness in a dynamic marketplace, the company – as part of the 'Make in India' initiative – has significantly augmented its production capacities, solidifying in the process, its position as one of the leading domestic manufacturers and comprehensive providers of electric mobility solutions, including advanced battery technology.
This initiative underscores OPG Mobility's unwavering commitment to achieving operational self-sufficiency, a pivotal step in the company's long-term growth strategy and supports its expansion of service and dealer base throughout India while offering innovative products at competitive prices, said Anil Gupta, Chairman, OPG Mobility. “OPG Mobility is not just committed to 'Make in India,' but to 'Make in India for the World.' Our strategic price revisions and the 'MTEKPOWER' integration are powerful demonstrations of our dedication to domestic manufacturing and new-age innovation. By directly delivering cost benefits to our customers and providing comprehensive EV solutions, we are taking a step to propel India's economic growth and lead the global transition to a sustainable future,” he averred. 
Anshul Gupta, Managing Director of OPG Mobility, commented, “As we embark on the second phase of our rebranding, OPG Mobility reaffirms its core belief: sustainable mobility solutions should be both affordable and accessible, without compromising innovation or quality. With the strategic inclusion of 'MTEKPOWER' as a sub-brand, we are strengthening our position as a leader in battery technology and energy solutions. By strategically streamlining our supply chain and leveraging improved vendor rates, we're pleased to directly pass these cost savings on to our valued customers. This initiative not only enhances affordability but also serves as a key driver of India's 'Make in India' vision, boosting local manufacturing and contributing to national economic growth. We understand that our customers are at the heart of our success, and these price adjustments are a direct reflection of our commitment to delivering tangible end benefits.”

The Kia EV3 has won the ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’ award. The brand's newest EV was automatically shortlisted for the ultimate accolade of ‘UK Car of the Year 2025’ after it won the ‘Small Crossover’ category on 20 February.

A panel of 31 industry professionals from IT, business and automotive media around the UK cast their votes for the UK Car of the Year Awards. The EV3's success further fuels the momentum created by its larger sibling, the EV9, which took home the awards for ‘Large Crossover’ and ‘UK Car of the Year’ overall the previous year. The EV3 has been a consistent winner since its introduction at the end of 2024. It has also been designated a finalist for European Car of the Year and a finalist for the 2025 World Car Awards, with the final three nominees due to be announced later in March. Representing the next step in the company’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, the EV3 offers a range of up to 375 miles (approx 603 km) on a single charge, the longest range of Kia’s electric vehicle lineup.

Paul Philpott, President & CEO, Kia UK, said, “We’re delighted to once again be victorious winning the outright UK Car of the Year Award with EV3. This follows our success in 2024 with EV9. These consecutive awards clearly demonstrate Kia’s strong leadership in electrification, the genuine demand from UK customers and the quality of our product line up.  With this outstanding recognition and our increasing order bank, we and our dealer partners are confident EV3 will continue being a popular and accessible choice for the growing number of people switching to electric.”

John Challen, Co-Chairman, UK Car of the Year Awards, said, “With this car, Kia has successfully grown its EV portfolio, following the success of the EV6 and the UK Car of the Year 2024, the EV9. Securing back-to-back successes in this competition has only been achieved once before, which shows the outstanding attributes and appeal of the Kia EV3, which emerged victorious from a strong field of finalists. The specification, driving range and distinctive interior and exterior styling are just three EV3 elements that impressed our panel of experts.”