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Where the Catena-X automotive cloud stands
The vehicle cloud Catena-X intended to provide a more integrated network for automakers and suppliers. In reality, standalone solutions have prevailed so far and made the task of networking the entire auto industry even more strenuous.
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Daimler Buses combines production and product engineering into one division
Michael Klein will take over overall management of the production and product engineering department at Daimler Buses on April 1, 2022
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Production for the new FUSO Canter has started at the Tramagal plant
The Daimler Truck subsidiary FUSO has announced the start of production of the latest generation its light-duty Canter model in Europe. The light-duty truck is rolling off the production line at Tramagal, Portugal
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Daimler strengthens R&D in China with new tech centre in Beijing
Daimler has invested 1.1 billion RMB to strengthen its R&D footprint and technological capabilities in China. Operations at the new centre will focus on major technological trends and tailored innovations with the aim to drive local product development
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Mercedes-Benz German plants begin producing key components for eActros electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz German plants will begin production of central components for the battery-electric eActros, the company revealed
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Mercedes-Benz partners with Stellantis and Total to expand European battery cell capacity
Mercedes-Benz has joined Stellantis and Total in taking shares in Automotive Cells Company, with plans to expand battery cell production in Europe, as part of a strategy to increase and diversify supply.
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Farasis Energy to build carbon neutral gigafactory in China as domestic recovery becomes priority
Lithium-ion battery provider Farasis Energy has confirmed that it will add 24 gigawatt hour (GWh) per year production capacity to manufacture electric vehicle battery cells, modules and packs in China.
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Mercedes prepares for series production of battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks
The plant in Wörth will become the centre for emission-free transport within the Mercedes-Benz truck production network. Daimler Truck says it will continue to invest in the location in the coming years
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Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database
Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location.
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OEM and lithium-ion battery cell supplier database
Keep up with changing supplier relationships between electric vehicle manufacturers and battery cell suppliers in this database.
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Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis 2021: How lithium-ion battery demand and production are reshaping the automotive industry
Download this report for forecasts of lithium-ion battery demand, analysis of battery cell factories and insight on EV battery manufacturing and sourcing.
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AMS Factory of the future 2021 – Redefining the production line
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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Cellular manufacturing adds flexibility in Mercedes-Benz bodyshop
For the production of the new C-class, Mercedes has taken the opportunity to add flexibility by way of cellular manufacturing in the body shop and with so-called ‘TecLines’ for assembly.
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Mercedes and Siemens cooperate on the digitalisation of sustainable production
The two company’s will combine their expertise and technologies to further develop flexible, efficient and sustainable automotive production operations
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Ineos finalises supply for Hambach takeover
Ineos Automotive has officially taken over operations of the Daimler plant in Hambach, France, after completing the purchase of the facility in December last year. It will start building the firm’s Grenadier off-roader in 2021, as well as continue to build the Smart EQ Fortwo until the end of its model cycle.
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Mercedes-Benz increases battery production at Kamenz
Local battery production is an important factor for its electric vehicle strategy, says Mercedes, and it is gradually increasing its production capacities at the Kamenz plant in Saxony
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Markus Keicher takes over as head of production at the Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde plant
Markus Keicher takes over as head of production at the Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde plant
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AMS on Africa: Part 3 – Game plan for South Africa
Despite competition elsewhere in the continent, South Africa retains its key place among global manufacturing strategies
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eSprinter begins its run
Production of the eSprinter van has begun at Daimler’s Düsseldorf plant
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Global trade disputes could dim electric vehicle production potential in key markets
Trade uncertainties such as those between the US and China, or the UK and the EU, could put the brakes on growth in the electric vehicle and battery supply chain for some OEMs and countries, despite bullish forecasts for alternative powertrains