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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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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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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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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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NewsBMW Leipzig starts production of the second generation 2 Series Gran Coupé
The new 2 Series Gran Coupé joins the 1 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI Countryman in production at Leipzig, with the four models with three different drive options made on a single production line.
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NewsGlobal car manufacturers target Korea’s booming import market
Foreign carmakers eye Korea as local demand grows for imported vehicles over domestic brands.
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks Mannheim plant to start production of eActros 600 components
Series production of the eActros 600 will start at the end of November at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth supported by components produced at Mannheim.
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NewsMercedes-Benz opens battery recycling facility to create a closed loop system
The new recycling facility, located in Kuppenheim, Germany, will utilise an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process.
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NewsBMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award
The Regensburg plant has been awarded “Factory of the Year” for its flexibility and digital innovation in large-scale assembly, a significant win for the automotive giant.
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NewsPorsche’s MHP Consulting UK appoints Bodo Philipp as CEO
MHP Consulting UK welcomes Bodo Philipp as CEO, with a focus on digital transformation, OEM engagement and team empowerment across traditional and EV sectors
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NewsGM Ventures invests $10m in Forge Nano to improve EV battery performance and reduce costs
General Motors and Forge Nano have entered a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on atomic layer deposition applications for GM’s electric vehicle batteries.
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NewsBYD and Apple’s secret EV battery partnership revealed
Reports reveal how BYD’s secretive collaboration with Apple has shaped the electric vehicle battery technology that powers millions of BYD’s cars today, even after Apple abandoned its car project.
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NewsThis is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works
VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…
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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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NewsGAC eyes EV production in Europe to avoid looming tariffs
As EU tariffs loom, Chinese automaker GAC is actively exploring local production of EVs in Europe, with its electric SUV set to launch in 2025 at under €40,000 ($43,610)
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NewsOyak Horse hits 7.5 million engine milestone, adds 100 new jobs
Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engines produced at its Bursa plant, driving growth in hybrid production and creating new jobs to meet global market demand.