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GM and Honda JV ‘FCSM’ begins producing hydrogen battery fuel cells

2024-02-16T14:12:00+00:00By

GM-Honda collaboration FCSM kicks off hydrogen fuel cell production at its Michigan plant, setting a new standard in sustainable battery technology

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AMS Autumn 2023 – Continental Shift

2023-10-15T21:52:00+01:00By

In this latest AMS digital edition we have a special focus on the North American automotive industry with big investments in electric vehicle and battery production

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India’s light vehicle demand is rising again, and so is manufacturing investment

2023-07-20T16:14:00+01:00By

India has long been seen as the next big thing in automotive manufacturing. Will new investment help it realise its potential?

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AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric

2023-06-23T16:33:00+01:00By

In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.

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AMS Spring 2023 – Next level digital production engineering

2023-04-02T18:25:00+01:00By

In this latest AMS digital edition we have features on Audi’s digital production engineering strategy, Dacia’s vehicle plant Mioveni, production cloud systems, toolmaking, China, sustainability and more.

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China: European, US and Japanese Vehicle Manufacturers rebalance production and supply chains

2023-03-28T10:00:00+01:00By

AMS looks at the changing role of the Chinese operations of European and other long established brands’ operations in China and their changing roles in the global auto sector

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Honda announces next steps in US EV production

2023-03-17T14:33:00+00:00By

The Marysville Auto Plant will be Honda’s first auto plant in the US to transition to making EVs

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Honda and GS Yuasa look to collaborate on lithium-ion batteries

2023-01-25T18:35:00+00:00By

The two companies have reached a basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery with the goal of establishing a joint venture company by the end of 2023

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LG and Honda formalise joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US

2023-01-17T11:35:00+00:00By

The new battery plant will exclusively supply Honda plants in North America to power battery-electric vehicles produced and sold in in the region

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Honda Alabama starts production of all-new Pilot

2023-01-04T13:01:00+00:00By

Honda’s Alabama plant requires substantial production changes to build all-new Pilot SUV

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LG Energy Solution and Honda to form joint venture for EV battery production in the US

2022-08-30T11:15:00+01:00By

LG expands its EV battery supply operations in North America with Honda JV

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Honda starts production the of Acura Integra at its Marysville plant

2022-05-08T15:22:00+01:00By

With the start of mass production of the next-generation 2023 sport compact, associates at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) become the first to build the Integra model in the US

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UK car production hits record low in October while EV and commercial sales accelerate

2021-11-26T15:28:00+00:00By

New car production in the UK fell by 41.4% last month to its lowest October level in 65 years amid ongoing semiconductor chip shortages and plant closures, according to the latest report from the trade industry body.

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Driving home the reality of global market changes: Honda Swindon factory closes

2021-08-03T09:17:00+01:00By

Honda has closed its Swindon, UK plant, as it ends European production. The carmaker is focusing electric vehicle investment and scale in Asia, and is a sign of how electrification could reshape manufacturing footprints.

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Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database

2021-06-03T18:10:00+01:00By

Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location.

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AMS Factory of the future 2021 – Redefining the production line

2021-05-18T13:26:00+01:00By

Flexibility is a key factor in enabling OEMs produce the growing number of electric vehicle variants. Our latest digital edition focuses on how and where OEMs are employing the latest digital technologies in AR, VR and AI to develop networked factories, with shared tooling and data, and cellular production stations. This issue features insights from Honda, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Epic Games and more

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VR training for assembly operations

2021-05-18T07:33:00+01:00By

Introducing a completely new model to the production line and ramping up to mass production is a challenge. The team at Honda’s East liberty Auto plant have deployed a VR training system to support the assembly line workers with impressive results

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Honda India realigns its production operations

2021-01-06T10:05:00+00:00By

Manufacturing operations for vehicles and components will be consolidated at the Tapukara plant

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Watch: Livestream Hour Season Finale | Part 2: Update from North America with Honda and Benteler

2020-07-29T20:00:00+01:00By

Don’t miss the last Livestream Hour episode this season as our guests provide insight on how the coronavirus crisis is currently affecting production and the supply chain in North America, featuring Hector Martinez from Honda de Mexico and Maxim Serov from global tier 1 Benteler.

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Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 5 – Mexico Automotive Supply Chain in Focus

2020-05-13T16:00:00+01:00By

In Episode 5 of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the key risks in the Mexican automotive supply chain, and strategies for successfully restarting manufacturing and supply chains, whilst preparing for USMCA implementation. With special guests from Volkswagen, Honda, the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and CNW. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.

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