Factory transformation – Page 2
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NewsStellantis’ production absorbs supply chain and logistics
Stellantis shifts its supply chain and logistics under manufacturing to enhance collaboration and flexibility, marking a key leadership shake-up amidst a turbulent market.
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NewsHonda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant
Honda opens its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, which will utilise advanced automation and eco-friendly technology.
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NewsGM ditches Ultium in EV strategy revamp as ICE persists
General Motors will retire its Ultium brand in favour of a multi-chemistry EV battery approach, while reaffirming steady profits and rising EV sales amid strong ICE vehicle demand.
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CommentVolkswagen faces manufacturing challenges amid financial troubles
What’s behind Volkswagen’s financial and manufacturing struggles? Falling sales, China tariffs, and EV woes are triggering major challenges.
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ArticleHybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility
The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.
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ArticleTier suppliers – Adapting to new challenges
BorgWarner shares insights into how the company is leveraging existing assets and using mergers and acquisitions to boost EV component production.
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ArticleBMW: ‘Designing for Circularity’ to lead in sustainability
BMW leads the charge in sustainable automotive production. Their ’Design for Circularity’ approach focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts, and optimised disassembly. Join us as we explore how BMW is shaping a greener future. Ilkhan Ozsevim speaks to Head of Engineering, Roberto Rossetti.
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ArticleMexico: a lot going on at the moment across the border
Mexico’s automotive industry is booming, attracting major players like Tesla and Audi. But the arrival of Chinese manufacturers threatens to disrupt the status quo.
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ArticleFord, GM, Stellantis fight EV slowdown, tariffs, IRA & China
As the Big Three US automakers grapple with a slowing EV market, rising costs, and intense competition, their survival hinges on navigating a complex web of challenges.
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ArticleHow cobots can support automotive production
Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies.
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ArticleStellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times
Stellantis manufacturing boss Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies in automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.
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ArticleAudi’s electric hopes rest on Györ
Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.
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CommentVolvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth
Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.
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ArticleLowering 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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NewsThe 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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ArticleCanada – Mixed fortunes for production operations
Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales.
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NewsBMW 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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NewsCrisis? 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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ArticleValmet 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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NewsSkoda 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.