Latest News & Features – Page 5
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NewsHolon’s autonomous shuttle vehicle plant to take shape in Florida
Holon’s autonomous mover, a game-changer in urban transportation, is coming to Jacksonville.
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NewsBYD halts Mexico plant eyeing 2024 US election outcome
Chinese EV giant BYD has put its Mexico plant plans on hold, citing uncertainty over US trade policies. The company will reassess its decision after the 2024 US election.
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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.
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NewsRockwell Automation appoints sustainability leader
Industry-leading automation company bolsters commitment to environmental and social responsibility with new VP of Sustainability.
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NewsUK Car production slows as industry transitions to EVs
UK car production drops 14.4% in July, driven by model changeovers and supply chain challenges, but EVs maintain a strong foothold in the industry.
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NewsGM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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NewsBMW’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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NewsFord revises EV strategy and boosts hybrid production
Ford cancels planned three-row EV SUV, delays opening of Tennessee EV plant and realigns US battery cell production.
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NewsStellantis 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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ArticleCan 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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ArticleAgenda Announced for the 3rd US Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference
Following the success of the last two conferences held in 2022 and 2023, the Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference (AWH Detroit) is gearing up for its third instalment.
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NewsGM 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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NewsPolestar 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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NewsStellantis reorganises production operations at Warren Truck Assembly Plant
Stellantis will end of production of Ram 1500 classic at Warren Truck Assembly Plant, refocussing operations on Wagoneer SUV production
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ArticleAntolin, 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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NewsKorea’s LG, SK On and Samsung lead Prismatic battery revival
South Korean battery powerhouses LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI are driving a resurgence in prismatic battery technology, challenging the dominance of other battery formats in the EV market.
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NewsUnipart strengthens UK lightweighting production expertise
Unipart acquires Formaplex to bolster UK polymer production, driving innovation in automotive lightweighting for ICE and EVs.
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CommentPoor 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.