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In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), collaboration and partnerships are the driving forces behind technological advancements and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Here's a snapshot of some key developments in the EV ecosystem in 2025.
General Motors (GM), with a workforce of approximately 90,000 in the United States, is committed to delivering a world-class portfolio of electric vehicles and the ecosystem to support them. By 2025, GM's Nevada One production facility is projected to have a 1GWh capacity, serving various sectors, including electric vehicles.
GM's impact extends beyond its own operations, supporting an additional 565,000 jobs across the US. In 2023, GM paid its US workforce a collective $12 billion in taxable wages.
The current status of partnerships and collaborations between major EV companies, battery manufacturers, and charging infrastructure providers is marked by active joint ventures, strategic alliances, and public-private collaborations aimed at addressing supply chain challenges, enhancing battery technology, expanding charging infrastructure, and improving customer experience.
Battery manufacturers like LG Energy and CATL have formed significant partnerships with automakers. LG Energy has joint ventures with General Motors (under the Ultium Cells brand) and Stellantis to secure long-term supply and production volume. CATL innovates in fast-charging LFP batteries, achieving 80% charge in 10 minutes, helping alleviate range anxiety.
Tesla leads not only in EV production but also in battery energy storage deployment, with over 40 GWh installed worldwide for grid and home storage. This indicates an expanding role of battery tech beyond vehicles alone.
The EV industry is emphasizing integrated partnerships among public entities, private developers, and operators to deploy scalable, reliable charging networks. Sessions like the 7th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit in North America (July 2025) highlight the need for frameworks aligning stakeholder roles and unlocking federal and private funding. There is an industry push towards standardization, such as consistent implementation of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), to improve interoperability, reliability, and equitable access across charging networks.
Other notable collaborations include Donaldson Company, Inc. providing advanced air filtration technology for the Freightliner SuperTruck III, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered demonstrator and part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program. BTC POWER and Chargie have announced a strategic partnership to deploy large-scale charging installations for government agencies and fleets. ChargePoint has partnered with AAA to offer AAA clubs and their service providers access to ChargePoint chargers at preferred pricing.
Relyion Energy has successfully completed UL 9540A testing for second-life electric vehicle (EV) cells and modules, a certification regarded as the gold standard for assessing thermal runaway safety in battery energy storage systems. SES AI Corporation has received a significant purchase order from Data Blanket for advanced AI-enhanced Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries.
Xaar's inkjet solutions are replacing traditional coating methods in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. InductEV is partnering with International Transportation Service, LLC (ITS) to deploy high-power inductive chargers at the Port of Long Beach, supporting critical applications such as forest fire management and border patrol.
Nissan's Ariya SUVs have proven their durability in extreme desert conditions at the Nissan Arizona Testing Center. Two modified Ariya models have logged over 30,000 miles each, handling various terrains with ease. Octillion Power Systems has opened a new battery manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada, named "Nevada One". The Arizona Testing Center is installing solar-powered EV chargers to support its growing fleet of 10 Ariya SUVs.
SBD Technologies has partnered with Emobi to enhance EV fleet management through SBD's FleetCharge solution. Workhorse Group Inc.'s E-GEN electric vehicle platform has surpassed 10 million cumulative miles.
In summary, the EV ecosystem in 2025 is characterized by intensified collaborations between EV makers and battery suppliers to secure advanced, fast-charging battery tech and supply stability; growing public-private partnerships tackling charging infrastructure deployment challenges; and a strategic diversification of players like Tesla into energy storage. Ongoing industry efforts target reducing fragmentation, enhancing charging reliability, and expanding equitable access to support wider EV adoption.
In the realm of fleet management, SBD Technologies partners with Emobi to enhance electric vehicle (EV) fleet management through the implementation of SBD's FleetCharge solution.
General Motors (GM) collaborates with technology companies in the development of its Nevada One production facility, which aims to achieve a 1GWh capacity by 2025.
Xaar's inkjet solutions, contributing to electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability, while InductEV partners with International Transportation Service, LLC (ITS) to deploy high-power inductive chargers at the Port of Long Beach, supporting critical applications such as forest fire management and border patrol. This emphasizes the significance of technology in the EV industry, particularly in fleet management and charging infrastructure.
