Factory expansion – Page 4
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NewsBMW builds gigafactory for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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AnalysisWhy Statevolt is building a gigafactory in the UAE instead of Europe
Statevolt has entered into an agreement to build a gigafactory in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE for $3.2 billion in capital expenditure. With electrification projects and infrastructure burgeoning in Europe and the US, AMS asks ’why the Middle East?’
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ArticleFord Otosan manufacturing for an economy in transition
Ford Otosan has upgraded its manufacturing facilities in Turkey to ensure the Transit is ready for an electrified future
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NewsRivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in new COO
Elon Musk had predicted that Rivian was heading for bankruptcy in six quarters if it didn’t change trajectory. $827m funding could mark that change.
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ArticleHonda grows its North American EV footprint
Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production
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AnalysisUK auto production prospects improving
Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead.
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NewsBentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop
Bentley Motors advances towards electrification with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new paintshop, marking a key milestone in its sustainable luxury journey
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NewsToyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV
Toyota ramps up its commitment to US manufacturing with a $1.4 billion investment, bringing an all-new battery electric SUV to Indiana
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NewsVW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships
VW seeks to strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive market through achieving cost reductions in production and boosting local partnerships
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VoiceOEMs jointly develop green battery prototypes with Henkel
Repairing and recycling batteries could help alleviate demand for expensive raw materials. Henkel is working with OEMs to make battery packs more recyclable.
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ArticleThe changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations
European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition.
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ArticleShifting gears – Electrifying the driveline
Jorge Beja, GKN Automotive’s VP of Operations Systems, shares some insights into production at the company’s centre for excellence for eDrive systems, at Bruneck, Italy.
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NewsNissan launches its new Arc business plan
Nissan is adapting its production strategy to rebalance its ICE and electric vehicle output and address rising costs and market fragmentation
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NewsReshaping the future: Developments in automotive production engineering
A picture of the fast-paced world of automotive production engineering as it navigates the transition to electric vehicles and digitalisation
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CommentEurope: OEMs face multiple challenges ahead
Ian Henry shares his thoughts on the notable challenges facing the European vehicle manufacturing sector.
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Article“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel
BMW Leipzig has a unique approach to its production operations and we explore its approach as it prepares for ramp-up of the Countryman: Petra Peterhänsel offers valuable insight
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CommentChallenges looming for US vehicle production
EV production in the US is facing headwinds from both weakening demand and foreign competition.
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NewsBMW is preparing for a three-shift operation at its Leipzig plant for Mini Countryman
BMW Leipzig plant pauses car production to prepare for the fully electric Mini Countryman, signaling a major production expansion shift.
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NewsToyota adds battery electric vehicle production to Kentucky
The $1.3billion investment at the Kentucky will support assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the US market
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ArticleACC raises €4.4 billion for three gigafactories in Europe
Europe is becoming an increasingly popular region for battery manufacturing, with ACC, CATL, Northvolt and Farasis setting up production facilities across the continent.