OEMs and Suppliers in Focus – Page 4
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How BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process
At its recently opened German Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries for its Neue Klasse EV models.
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Toyota’s $8 Billion investment powers North Carolina battery plant
Toyota’s $8 billion investment in North Carolina powers regional electrification efforts with plans to roll out ten EV/PHEV battery production lines
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Volvo Cars taps Ghent for EX30 production, supplementing China
Volvo Cars has announced it will begin production of the new EX30 model at its Ghent facility in Belgium beginning 2025, in response to robust demand. This expansion of manufacturing capabilities will cater to the growing interest in the compact SUV.
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BMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre
BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) inear Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.
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JLR expands EV production to Slovakia
JLR has announced that it will develop its plant in Nitra, Slovakia to produce electric vehicles by 2030.
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How digitalisation is ramping up battery cell production for EVs
Digitalisation is helping to scale up battery cell production in North America through improving standardisation and traceability and ensuring quality of materials.
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Hyundai partners with PIF for automated production plant in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia to establish “a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant,” in the kingdom. Hyundai to lead as as strategic technology partner.
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Back in the USA
The AMS Automotive Evolution North America event delivered expert panels and a fully engaged audience. Here are some of the highlights from the sessions.
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Fanuc and Volvo Cars sign deal to transform automotive manufacturing with sustainable robotics
In a landmark collaboration, Fanuc, the global leader in industrial robotics, and Volvo Cars are to reshape auto manufacturing with sustainability at the forefront
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The future of Ford in a flash of lightning
The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant is a benchmark for managing complexity, quality and software. Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE and fast-growing EV output.
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Stellantis and Samsung SDI choose Indiana for second US Gigafactory
The new facility will be the JV’s second gigafactory based in Indiana.
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Skoda Kvasiny to become electromobility powerhouse
Head of Skoda Kvasiny plant, Miloš Halbich discusses how the plant continues to evolve to meet market developments
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UAW strikes against Ford, GM and Stellantis: UAW strike costs GM $1.1 bn
The strikes are targeting one facility from each OEM to begin with, but the union said this could increase as time goes on.
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Floods affect manufacturing facilities in Slovenia
The effects of the worst natural disaster ever to hit the country are spreading across the continent.
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Stellantis begins EV production at Ellesmere Port
Production begins following a £100m investment to transform the facility to manufacture EVs.
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Big three strikes ‘potentially a major economic crisis’
If strikes do happen following the 14th September deadline, expert lawyers say there will be a devastating impact on the automotive industry.
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LG Magna e-Powertrain launches European EV hub in Hungary
The Miskolc facility will be situated in the region’s industrial district, situated near a well-established infrastructure and in strategic proximity to OEM customers and other Magna facilities in the region.
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GM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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Zeekr VP and plant director discusses mass volume EV production
Speaking to AMS, Zhao Chunlin, vice president of Zeekr and plant manager at Ningbo, sheds some light on the factory, and discusses the various challenges facing electric vehicle production in an increasingly competitive segment.