SOLUM and i-charging Expand Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Global e-Mobility Innovation

SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 19, 2025–

SOLUM announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with i-charging, a leading innovator in electric mobility technology, to strengthen collaboration in next-generation product development, global market expansion, and sustainable e-mobility solutions.

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As part of this expanded partnership, Pedro Silva, CEO of i-charging, and his leadership team visited SOLUM’s manufacturing hub in Vietnam to explore deeper areas of cooperation. The visit highlighted SOLUM’s advanced production capabilities — including precision quality control, intelligent automation, and scalable manufacturing capacity — reinforcing its position as a trusted technology partner in the rapidly growing e-mobility industry.

Building on i-charging’s recent adoption of SOLUM’s Power Module for its latest EV chargers, both companies focused discussions on developing innovative products and strengthening long-term cooperation based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for the future of sustainable mobility.

Pedro Silva, CEO of i-charging, stated:

“ At i-charging, innovation begins with people, and so do partnerships. We are delighted to connect SOLUM, i-charging, and end customers into one partnership built on trust and respect. When technology is created through human connection, it becomes more flexible, more meaningful, and better aligned with real-world needs. We believe that long-term partnerships and a shared sense of purpose will define the future of e-mobility .”

DongKyun Ryu, EVP and Head of the ANP Solution Biz. Division at SOLUM, added:

“ We are pleased to share a common vision with i-charging in pursuing people-centered innovation through this expanded partnership. Together, we aim to go beyond business growth, creating sustainable, forward-looking solutions driven by human-centered innovation, and contributing to the advancement of global mobility .”

SOLUM and i-charging remain committed to advancing sustainable, efficient, and reliable charging solutions that support the world’s transition toward cleaner and smarter mobility.

About i-charging

i-charging was born in 2019 from the desire to create technology-based products, enhancing innovation, differentiation, design, and quality within the most sophisticated segments of electric mobility infrastructure.

Aiming to be a technological reference in the electric mobility sector, it believes in the possibility of achieving more sustainably by adopting new tools and methodologies and leveraging its know-how with global ambition.

For more information, please visit www.i-charging.tech.

About SOLUM

Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Samsung Electro-Mechanics, SOLUM is a publicly traded company listed on the KOSPI stock exchange. The company has established itself as a global leader in power solutions, display technologies, and electronic shelf labels (ESL), driving innovation across retail and mobility sectors. With a strong commitment to customer-centric innovation and sustainable transformation, SOLUM continues to develop high-quality solutions that empower businesses to operate more efficiently in an increasingly digital world. For more information, please visit

Pedro Silva, CEO of i-charging, and his leadership team visited SOLUM’s manufacturing hub in Vietnam to explore deeper areas of cooperation, highlighting SOLUM’s advanced production capabilities (Photo: SOLUM)

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Nathan Lyon dented England’s desperate Ashes survival bid with three quick blows: vice-captain Harry Brook, bowled; captain Ben Stokes, bowled; leading scorer Zak Crawley, stumped.

Just as England was starting to gain confidence Saturday chasing what needed to be a world-record 435 to keep the Ashes series alive, Lyon returned to the Australian attack.

Crawley (85) and Brook (30) had combined in a 68-run stand to revive England’s innings from 109-3 to 177-3 after Australia skipper Pat Cummins took out the top order.

Then Lyon, who moved to No. 2 on Australia’s all-time list of wicket-takers with two dismissals in the first innings, started a new spell in the evening session.

Lyon dismissed a cavalier Brook, who reached too far and completely missed an attempted reverse sweep, with his second ball. The 38-year-old spinner quickly took three wickets for eight runs in a sequence that ripped through the middle order and suddenly England was 194-6.

Its totemic skipper, Ben Stokes, was out trying to defend against Lyon but missing a turning ball that rattled his off stump. Crawley, playing patiently in pursuit of a sixth test century, was deceived by a drifting Lyon delivery and stumped by Alex Carey.

At stumps on Day 4, England was 207-6 and needing 228 runs for an improbable victory in the third test.

Australia, which hasn’t lost an Ashes test at home since 2010-11, needed four wickets to clinch the five-match series with two tests to spare.

After losing the first two tests in Perth and Brisbane, England needs a victory to have any hope of reclaiming the Ashes. Australia needs only a draw to retain the Ashes.

“We’ll reflect on today and make plans for tomorrow,” Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey said in a post-match TV interview, trying to play down his team’s strong position.

Of Lyon’s impact, Carey added: “He toiled away all day, finally got some reward.”

Cummins rattled the top order in three quick spells, dismissing Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (17), both caught by Marnus Labuschagne, on either side of the lunch interval. Then he returned to have Joe Root, the No. 1-ranked batter in test cricket, caught behind for 39.

It was the 13th time in Cummins has dismissed the former England captain in test cricket. And it was an all-too familiar setup, Cummins putting the ball on a consistent length before getting Root to dabble at a ball that shaped in and then seamed away.

It was an important contribution for the Australian skipper after he missed the first two tests through injury.

Even his Australian teammates late in the afternoon were mildly taunting Lyon, who said in a TV interview earlier this month he was “filthy” at being dropped from the lineup for the second test in Brisbane. Chirps of “C’mon Big Fil. C’mon Filthy” echoed from fielders around the stumps in encouragement for the veteran spin bowler after his three-wicket burst.

Lyon hadn’t taken a wicket in 27 overs and had figures of 0-50 from 10.1 overs in the second innings Saturday before he completely swung the momentum in Australia’s favor.

Even part-timer Travis Head had caused trouble for the England batters while Lyon was out of the attack, before Australia’s frontline spinner seized back control.

For much of Day 4, England was playing the better cricket.

Australia resumed at 271-4 in its second innings, a lead of 356, with Head unbeaten on 142 and Carey on 52.

Head’s dismissal for 170 triggered a lower-order collapse, with the last six wickets falling for 38 in 11 overs. The Australians were all out for 349, a lead of 434.

Head’s 162-run stand with Carey ended when he pulled a short ball from Josh Tongue (4-70) high and deep into the outfield.

Stokes then had Carey out for 72, tucking a short ball around the corner and caught at leg slip in a smart piece of field positioning.

Brydon Carse (3-80) dismissed Cummins (6) and Lyon on consecutive balls but Scott Boland left a wide ball to deny England its first Ashes hat-trick since 1999.

The highest successful fourth-innings run chase was West Indies’ 418 in a three-wicket win over Australia at Antigua in 2003.

England has successfully chased 370-plus targets twice to win against India in the last three years.

AP cricket:

Australian players celebrate after England’s Ben Stokes, right, was dismissed during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Zak Crawley reacts after he was out stumped by Australia’s Alex Carey, left, during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Australia’s Nathan Lyon, second left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England’s Ben Stokes during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Australian players celebrate after England’s Ben Stokes, right, was dismissed during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Australia’s Nathan Lyon, second left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England’s Ben Stokes during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Australia’s Pat Cummins, centre, celebrates with teammate Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, after dismissing England’s Ollie Pope during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England batsmen Zak Crawley, right, and Joe Root gesture during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Joe Root bats during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Ben Stokes, right, walks with teammate Jofra Archer after dismissing Australia during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Australia’s Pat Cummins is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England’s Ben Duckettduring play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Ben Stokes, right, celebrates after dismissing Australia’s Alex Carey, left, during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Ben Duckett walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Jofra Archer bowls during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England’s Ben Stokes, centre, celebrates with teammates after dismissing Australia’s Alex Carey during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)