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Foxconn partners with ZF to expand chassis manufacturing and development
The companies will form a joint venture to grow chassis business for both ICE and EVs, leveraging ZF’s production knowhow and Foxconn’s reach in fast-growing markets in Asia.
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BMW begins production of its fully-electric i5 model at Dingolfing plant
Phasing into the EV market, the i5 hits production lines at BMW’s largest European plant, expected to cover 40% of the OEM’s total EV output by 2024
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VW to make Spain an electric vehicle hub
The VW Group is building new battery production capacities in Valencia and at the Seat headquarters in Martorell to support further electric vehicle production in the region
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ArcelorMittal and Gestamp partner to enhance scrap steel utilisation in automotive manufacturing
Key collaboration between ArcelorMittal and Gestamp optimises automotive manufacturing through enhanced scrap steel utilisation
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VW subsidiary PowerCo develops “gamechanger” in battery cell production: Dry Coating
PowerCo’s breakthrough ‘dry coating’ battery cell production technology paves the way for sustainable and cost-efficient manufacturing.
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Tata invests £4bn in UK battery cell gigafactory to supply JLR as anchor client
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary known as Agratas for its global battery business, and this plant in Somerset, England will be its first venture.
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Bentley appoints Andreas Lehe as new Board Member for Manufacturing
Andreas Lehe joins Bentley as Board Member for Manufacturing, commencing 1 September and replaces Peter Bosch, who moved to CARIAD as CEO in June.
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Audi leads manufacturing skills transformation as it launches first EV from Ingolstadt plant
Audi’s launch of the all-electric Q6 e-tron series has catalysed a major reskilling project, as the shift to e-mobility is demanding skills development. Other manufacturers, such as ZF, have also been cultivating internal talent.
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Audi’s ‘Edge Cloud 4 Production’ ecosystem launches into serial production
EC4P is an IT-based production system that leverages Edge and Cloud technology to digitise the automotive production landscape and is the first of its kind to go into serial production.
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Stellantis commits to increasing Italian production to 1m vehicles per year
The carmaker has signed an agreement with the Italian government to increase vehicle output in the country, with investments in EV and sustainability.
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Volta Trucks partners with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions for core systems for its all-electric urban delivery truck
Scandinavian electric vehicle OEM, Volta Trucks, partners with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) to leverage their expertise and technologies
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Audi uses AI for quality control of spot welds
The carmaker is officially using the technology after successful trials.
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A culture of quick decisions for Mercedes-Benz production
Mercedes-Benz production chief Jörg Burzer explains how it has reorganised its production for EVs, while speeding up the rollout of digital tools.
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Manufacturing in the metaverse
BMW has designed its latest production plant at Debrecen in Hungary entirely using digital tools, virtually simulating every detail, including production processes, robot cells and workstations
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Forming innovations – press shops get smarter
Digital tools are playing a major part in innovating press shop operations with data gathering and AI increasing the visibility and efficiency of the forming process
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Ford opens $2bn carbon-neutral EV assembly plant in Cologne
Ford’s $2 billion investment has transformed its 1930’s-founded plant to an electric vehicle manufacturing facility.
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GM and Mercedes-Benz both sign up for green steel
The two companies have signed seperate deals for green steel, with GM focusing on supplying its North American plants, and Mercedes-Benz on its European factories.
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Neckarsulm – Audi’s plant prepares for more electric vehicles
Audi’s Neckarsulm plant manager Fred Schulze discusses sustainability and digitalisation
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Rising vehicle production could signal ‘tougher’ market in H2, says analyst
The manufacturing market could experience a tough second half of the year as output increases, backorders are filled and pricing becomes more competitive, threatening OEM profitability.
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ACC opens first gigafactory in France
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has held the inauguration of its new gigafactory in France to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).