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automotive industry Archives • Page 2 of 3 • Polyestertime

automotive industry | circular economy | Sustainability

Automotive industry – BMW Group and PreZero Accelerate Circular Economy Transformation, Powering Sustainable Automotive Recycling and Supply Chain Resilience Across Europe’s Industrial Landscape – Polymer Price Trends” 16-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 16, 2026February 19, 2026

Automotive industry – Full price table (09/02/2026 →16/02/2026) Product / market — prices for 09/02/2026 and 16/02/2026 ITEM 09/02/2026 16/02/2026 +/− Bottle grade PET chips domestic market 6,250 yuan/ton 6,250 yuan/ton – Chinese bottle-grade PET chips FOB export price 835 $/ton 840 $/ton +5 LDPE CFR Est China 1,020 $/ton 1,015 $/ton -5 PET Semidull…

Read More Automotive industry – BMW Group and PreZero Accelerate Circular Economy Transformation, Powering Sustainable Automotive Recycling and Supply Chain Resilience Across Europe’s Industrial Landscape – Polymer Price Trends” 16-02-2026
automotive industry | Battery Technology | China Industry News | Clean Energy | Electric vehicles

China Accelerates Solid-State Batteries Development, Driving Breakthrough Innovation, Mass Production Timelines, and Global EV Leadership Toward a High-Energy Future 13-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 13, 2026February 19, 2026

Chinese automakers including Geely, Chery, BYD, and Sunwoda are accelerating solid-state batteries development with ambitious production timelines, pilot lines, and national standards aimed at global EV leadership.

Read More China Accelerates Solid-State Batteries Development, Driving Breakthrough Innovation, Mass Production Timelines, and Global EV Leadership Toward a High-Energy Future 13-02-2026
automotive industry | Clean Technology | Electric vehicles

Volkswagen Accelerates Electric Mobility Leadership with 5 Million Electric Motors Produced for BEVs Worldwide in Record-Breaking Manufacturing Milestone 12-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 12, 2026February 19, 2026

Volkswagen reaches 5 million electric motors produced for BEVs worldwide, reinforcing electric mobility leadership, boosting efficiency, and accelerating innovation across global production plants.

Read More Volkswagen Accelerates Electric Mobility Leadership with 5 Million Electric Motors Produced for BEVs Worldwide in Record-Breaking Manufacturing Milestone 12-02-2026
automotive industry | Corporate Strategy | Electric vehicles | Financial Markets

Stellantis Faces Deepening Electric Vehicle Crisis as Battery Joint Venture Retreat and Credit Downgrades Intensify Financial and Strategic Pressure 12-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 12, 2026February 19, 2026

Stellantis is reassessing its electric vehicle strategy, weighing a potential exit from its Samsung SDI battery joint venture while facing credit downgrades and mounting financial strain.

Read More Stellantis Faces Deepening Electric Vehicle Crisis as Battery Joint Venture Retreat and Credit Downgrades Intensify Financial and Strategic Pressure 12-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric vehicles | European Economy

Filosa Breaks with Tavares Strategy and Promises Stellantis Profitability by 2026 While Rethinking Electric Transition, Costs, and Europe’s Industrial Role 08-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 8, 2026February 19, 2026

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa signals a strategic reset, rejecting past cost-cutting excesses, refocusing on customers, and promising a return to profitability by 2026.

Read More Filosa Breaks with Tavares Strategy and Promises Stellantis Profitability by 2026 While Rethinking Electric Transition, Costs, and Europe’s Industrial Role 08-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric vehicles | European Industry

Electric Cars Transition Stalls in Italy as Termoli Battery Gigafactory Is Cancelled, Exposing Industrial Uncertainty and Workforce Risks 08-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 8, 2026February 19, 2026

The cancellation of the Termoli battery gigafactory marks a major setback for Italy’s electric car ambitions, raising concerns over jobs, industrial strategy, and Europe’s EV future.

Read More Electric Cars Transition Stalls in Italy as Termoli Battery Gigafactory Is Cancelled, Exposing Industrial Uncertainty and Workforce Risks 08-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric Mobility | European Economy

Electric vehicles made in Europe – Recycled plastic material – Stellantis and Volkswagen Warn EU Inaction Could Undermine European Car Production as CEOs Urge Strong Support for Made in Europe Electric Vehicles 06-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 6, 2026February 7, 2026

Stellantis and Volkswagen call on the EU to support electric vehicles made in Europe, warning that global competition and rising costs threaten industrial production and jobs.

Read More Electric vehicles made in Europe – Recycled plastic material – Stellantis and Volkswagen Warn EU Inaction Could Undermine European Car Production as CEOs Urge Strong Support for Made in Europe Electric Vehicles 06-02-2026
automotive industry | Electric vehicles | Energy and Sustainability

Electric cars vs hybrids – Toyota Challenges Electric Car Dominance as Akio Toyoda Warns EVs May Pollute More Than Hybrids in Fossil Fuel Dependent Energy Systems 05-02-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime February 5, 2026February 7, 2026

Toyota president Akio Toyoda questions the environmental superiority of electric cars, arguing hybrids may reduce emissions more effectively in countries still reliant on fossil-fuel electricity.

Read More Electric cars vs hybrids – Toyota Challenges Electric Car Dominance as Akio Toyoda Warns EVs May Pollute More Than Hybrids in Fossil Fuel Dependent Energy Systems 05-02-2026
automotive industry | European Manufacturing | Sustainability

Volkswagen circular economy – Volkswagen Strengthens European Automotive Sustainability With Major Zwickau Circular Economy Investment to Secure Resources, Jobs, and Long-Term Industrial Resilience 27-01-2026
By PolyestertimePolyestertime January 27, 2026January 26, 2026

Volkswagen is transforming its Zwickau plant into a circular economy hub, investing heavily to recycle vehicles, reduce raw material dependence, and secure future industrial resilience.

Read More Volkswagen circular economy – Volkswagen Strengthens European Automotive Sustainability With Major Zwickau Circular Economy Investment to Secure Resources, Jobs, and Long-Term Industrial Resilience 27-01-2026