All Factory Transformation articles – Page 2
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Lowering costs through sustainable manufacturing
Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effective
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News
The race towards sustainable tyre production
This is how players in the tyre industry are pioneering sustainable production from recycled materials to innovative manufacturing, to reduce carbon footprint.
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Canada – Mixed fortunes for production operations
Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales.
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News
BMW and Toyota collaborate on powertrains for hydrogen FCEVs
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.
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Crisis? VW warns of closures and job losses amid EV struggles
Volkswagen signals potential German plant closures and ends a decades-old job security agreement as it faces declining EV demand and profitability.
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Valmet Automotive’s battery business to become an independent company
Valmet Automotive is making its battery-producing Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership
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Skoda builds updated Octavia at Kvasiny
Skoda shuffles production to add Octavia to Kvasiny and free up capacity at Mlada Bolslav for Enyaq and Elroq models.
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BMW’s Debrecen Paintshop hits fossil-free milestone
BMW’s new Hungarian plant sets a new standard for gas-free, sustainable automotive production with its state-of-the-art, fossil-free paint shop.
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Stellantis appoints Tim Fallon as head of manufacturing North America
Fallon’s experience in his previous role at Rivian will support Stellantis’ ramp up of electric vehicle (EV) production.
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Can Rivian navigate production challenges in the EV world?
Pure-EV player, Rivian, is making strides in the EV market with innovative EVs and ambitious expansion plans. But can the OEM achieve production scaling?
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News
GM continues path towards 2040 carbon neutral target
General Motors (GM) boosts renewable energy sourcing and reduces natural gas consumption to support sustainability targets.
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Polestar starts US production of the Polestar 3
Polestar has started production of its Polestar 3 SUV at the Volvo plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
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Antolin, Gestamp and Fersa using AI to improve production operations
Spanish parts makers are pushing process improvements across their businesses using the latest digital technology
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Comment
Poor financial results and slow EV transition forces Nissan to rethink plans
Nissan looks to cut production costs and rebalance production operations in the face of poor financial results.
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Analysis
Despite industry fears, global EV sales reach record highs
Is the ‘EV crash’ hype or reality? Uncover the truth, as global data reveals a different story. Analysis by Daniel Harrison, Ultima Media.
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News
Musk halts Tesla Mexico gigafactory until after US election
Investment in the facility at the current time would be “impractical”, according to Musk.
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Toyota West Virginia starts production of new hybrid transaxle
Production of this fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
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Toyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island
Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand.
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EV battery supply – potential materials shortages
S&P’s Global Mobility division offers some insights into battery raw material supply chains and the impact of market changes.
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Comment
Stellantis and the UK government: sabre rattling or crying wolf?
Unhappy with the UK’s ZEV mandate Stellantis has suggested it might cease LCV production in the UK, but is there more to this than legislation?