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ArticleBMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is a benchmark in sustainable, flexible automotive production. With innovations like near-zero water waste and preparation for electric vehicle production, it’s driving a green future while maintaining global quality standards.
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NewsAsahi Kasei breaks ground on Canada lithium-ion battery separator plant
The new lithium-ion battery separator facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada will operate as a joint venture with Honda and is expected to begin commercial production in 2027.
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NewsBMW strengthens EV future with Wackersdorf battery centre
BMW’s new Wackersdorf battery testing centre sharpens the OEM’s electric vehicle development, boosting sustainability and quality in automotive manufacturing.
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NewsHenning Habicht appointed Head of Volkswagen Chattanooga Operations
Habicht takes over from Chris Glover, who will retire in January 2025 after more than three decades with Volkswagen, including a three-year stint at Chattanooga.
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Video’We want to be there as a player in future technologies, future industries.’ Automotive Evolution North America
Hiroyuki Natsume from Kistler talks about his experience at Automotive Evolution North Amercia 2024 and why it is so important for his company to be present at these conferences.
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Video‘An opportunity hear from the local Detroit automotive manufacturing industry’ Automotive Evolution North America
Patrick Hillberg from Oakland University talks about his experience at Automotive Evolution North Amercia 2024.
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NewsRivian and Volkswagen Group JV to create electric architectures and software
The new joint venture (JV), will see engineers from both partners developing software and electronics architectures and scale the electric vehicle platforms and architectures.
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VideoZF’s Fernando Bera on data-driven efficiency in smart factory transformation
Leveraging real-time data and prioritising people are central to ZF’s smart factory strategy, explains Fernando Bera at AMS Evolution NA 2024.
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VideoGestamp’s Paul Belanger on cost reduction strategies through giga-stamping and collaboration
Reducing production costs and fostering early collaboration are essential for affordable EV production, says Gestamp’s Paul Belanger.
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VideoStellantis’ Jeremy Keating on embedding lean across the organisation for efficiency
Embedding lean practices across all departments and fostering early-stage collaboration are essential for Stellantis’ manufacturing efficiency, says Jeremy Keating.
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VideoStellantis’ Asif Khan on lean manufacturing for cost control and profitability
Implementing lean practices and combining digital tools with workforce engagement are essential for efficient automotive manufacturing, says Stellantis’ Asif Khan.
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NewsNissan cuts jobs, Mitsubishi stake & reshapes EV strategy: Losses
Nissan faces a challenging quarter with ¥9.3 billion losses and 9,000 jobs cut as it revises production and adjusts alliances to stabilise the business.
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ArticleAMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change
The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues.
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ArticleHow North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
Automakers explore ways to cut costs by up to 50% to make EVs affordable, embracing advanced manufacturing, automation, and collaboration to scale up sustainable mobility
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VideoToyota’s Jaime Moore on the evolving role of engineers in automotive manufacturing
Building agile engineering teams and fostering early collaboration are vital for innovative automotive manufacturing, says Toyota’s Jaime Moore.
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VideoAutomotive Evolution North America 2024: Day 1 Wrap-up
AMS Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig wraps up the first evening of the Automotive Evolution North America 2024 conference
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VideoFord’s Rajeev Kalamdani on challenges in smart factory digitalisation
Overcoming legacy systems, building tech-savvy teams and driving collaboration for digital success is central to smart factory transformation, says Ford’s Rajeev Kalamdani
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NewsVW faces cost cuts amid German industry pressures
Volkswagen plans bold cost cuts to address “structural problems” targeting German operations to shore up its competitiveness and secure future stability.
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ArticleThe Trump Presidency and the fate of global automotive production
The US election could redefine automotive production worldwide, impacting tariffs, EV policies, and trade relations across the US, Europe, and Mexico.