Hyundai, ABB & Maersk: This Week's Top 5 EV Stories

ABB: How a Strong US Lithium Supply Chain Could Benefit EVs

Lithium Americas has chosen ABB as its electrification partner for the Thacker Pass mining project in Nevada, which is located above North America's largest known measured and indicated lithium resource.

The collaboration will involve ABB delivering a complete range of electrification infrastructure to support the mine, which is projected to yield 40,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate annually – enough to supply batteries for roughly 800,000 EVs.

ABB's participation in the project will be watched closely by the wider sector. Mining is frequently classified as a 'hard-to-abate' industry, where implementing electrification and sustainability proves more challenging than in other sectors.

If the Thacker Pass project succeeds in achieving meaningful sustainability it will act as a benchmark for future sites.

Hyundai CEO Sets Electric Mobility Vision Through to 2030

Hyundai Motor Company's 2025 Leaders Talk saw President and CEO José Muñoz address employees worldwide, outlining his vision for 2026 and beyond with electric mobility taking centre stage.

Speaking from the company's Gangnam office in Seoul, he reflected on a transformative first year whilst emphasising how resilience and adaptability have propelled Hyundai's progress towards an electrified future.

Under José's leadership, Hyundai has strengthened its commitment to agility, transparency and collaboration across global markets, with electrification emerging as a critical component of this strategy.

Can EVs Help Keep the 1.5°C Climate Goal Within Reach?

A study from Climate Analytics, a non-profit climate science organisation, indicates that the 1.5°C climate target could still be achievable.

This contradicts other analyses from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and other climate modelling studies that suggest the goal is no longer viable.

How Maersk & Unilever are Partnering on Saudi EV Logistics

A.P. Moller - Maersk and Unilever are preparing to launch a new electric van model in Saudi Arabia – an initiative that marks a major step in the decarbonisation of the country's logistics sector.

This collaboration combines Maersk's logistics infrastructure with Unilever's extensive supply chain to develop more sustainable transport solutions in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

Why Hyundai's US Hub is Training the Future EV Workforce

Hyundai is moving forward with its commitment to EV manufacturing in the US with the opening of a huge, 89,000-square-foot training facility in Ellabell, Georgia.

The centre will be instrumental in preparing a new generation of American workers for the specialised roles required in the production of EVs.

The Hyundai Mobility Training Centre of Georgia, inaugurated on 5 November 2025, is strategically located next to the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Bryan County.