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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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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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NewsStryten and Dragonfly agree to electrify US automotive production
Stryten Energy teams up with Dragonfly Energy to expand reach of ‘Battle Born Batteries’ into new markets, offering complete lithium battery solutions.
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NewsNissan and Honda agree to joint research for next-gen SDV platform
The two companies have agreed to joint research in fundamental technologies next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
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NewsMusk 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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NewsIs Tesla’s EV share dwindling as competition heats up?
EV market dynamics shift as competition intensifies. Can Tesla maintain its lead?
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NewsFord bolsters battery manufacturing with White’s global role
Ford appoints Chris White as Chief Engineer to spearhead global battery manufacturing, pointing to its commitment to electrification and innovation.
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NewsToyota 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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NewsToyota 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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NewsUK car production drops 8% in first half of 2024
The SMMT has released the UK’s automotive production figures for the first six months of 2024
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NewsGM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition
GM is investing $500M in Lansing Grand River Assembly with a DOE grant to electrify production, reinforcing the OEMs commitment to US manufacturing
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NewsJLR ends SUV production at Magna Steyr amid electric shift
Jaguar Land Rover will end production of its I-Pace and E-Pace SUVs at Magna Steyr in Austria, pivoting towards a premium all-electric future starting in 2025.
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NewsPhilippe Krief becomes Renault Group CTO effective Sept 2024
Philippe Krief will become Renault Group’s Chief Technology Officer on September 1, 2024, while continuing as CEO of Alpine, aiming to drive innovation.
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NewsGlobal IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production
Everstream Analytics confirmed to AMS that automotive production halts have been reported due to the IT outage.
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NewsAmpere supports Renault Group with LFP technology and cell-to-pack solutions
Ampere will integrate LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) technology to complement NCM batteries (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) and create a European value chain.
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NewsVW’s Traton eyes third EU battery plant to meet EV demand
Traton Group may build a third battery plant in Europe, boosting its electric truck production to meet rising demand and EU carbon reduction goals.
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NewsAudi may close Brussels plant as Q8 e-tron demand falls
Audi considers closing its Brussels plant due to a sharp decline in Q8 e-tron sales, potentially affecting 3,000 workers.
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NewsGM, Stellantis and Volvo Group to gain $1.7 billion in EV grants
The $1.7bn investment will be awarded once negotiations to ensure that commitments to workers and communities are met.
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NewsMahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint tech in Indian EVs
Mahindra & Mahindra will use ABB Robotics’ PixelPaint for customised EV finishes, enhancing quality and efficiency while reducing waste.