All North America articles – Page 5
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Back in the USA
The AMS Automotive Evolution North America event delivered expert panels and a fully engaged audience. Here are some of the highlights from the sessions.
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News
Fanuc and Volvo Cars sign deal to transform automotive manufacturing with sustainable robotics
In a landmark collaboration, Fanuc, the global leader in industrial robotics, and Volvo Cars are to reshape auto manufacturing with sustainability at the forefront
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The future of Ford in a flash of lightning
The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant is a benchmark for managing complexity, quality and software. Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE and fast-growing EV output.
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AESC and Umicore deal bolsters BMW’s North American EV battery supply chain
Umicore is to supply AESC cathode active battery materials from Canada and further localise BMW’s electric vehicle supply chain in North America
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Stellantis and Samsung SDI choose Indiana for second US Gigafactory
The new facility will be the JV’s second gigafactory based in Indiana.
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Sweden’s Northvolt selects Quebec, Canada, as the location for first Gigafactory outside of Europe
The multibillion dollar gigafactory is a significant move for the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, and will advance sustainable lithium-ion battery production to accelerate sustainable EV output for the North American region with government support.
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Interview
Panasonic sparks scalable and sustainable US battery production
Panasonic Energy’s Abby Chitwood discusses maximising output and cutting emissions in battery cell production ahead of AMS Evolution North America.
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Automotive Wire Harness returns to Detroit: October 19th-20th, 2023
From Electrification to Advanced E/E Architecture, Functional Safety, Sustainability and more. Prepare for two days of insightful presentations from experts across automotive.
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Toyota promotes Erik Skaggs to president of motor manufacturing at Mississippi, Blue Springs (TMMMS)
Erik Skaggs becomes President of Toyota Mississippi, steering the company towards a promising future in automotive manufacturing.
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UAW strikes against Ford, GM and Stellantis: UAW strike costs GM $1.1 bn
The strikes are targeting one facility from each OEM to begin with, but the union said this could increase as time goes on.
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UAW workers start strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis
Union members begin their strike following failed negotiations with the OEMs for a new contract.
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Big three strikes ‘potentially a major economic crisis’
If strikes do happen following the 14th September deadline, expert lawyers say there will be a devastating impact on the automotive industry.
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Ford partners with EcoPro BM and SK On to build cathode plant in North America bolstering EV SC in region
The new plant marks Ford’s first investment in the region and is part of the OEMs wider objective of localising key battery raw materials processing operations in closer proximity to its EV production hubs.
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GM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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Hyundai invests $290m in HMMA plant for enhanced production of Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai’s Alabama plant gears up for expanded 5th gen SUV production, reflecting its evolving global manufacturing strategy.
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GM announces $60m Series B investment in AI-powered battery materials trailblazer Mitra Chem
GM and Mitra Chem will work together to develop “advanced iron-based cathode active materials (CAM), like lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), to power affordable and accessible EV batteries compatible with GM’s EV propulsion architecture, the Ultium Platform.”
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Webinar
Watch: The advance of automation: what next-gen vehicles and batteries mean for robotics
OEMs are transforming, transitioning to electric and connected models, but also the manufacturing operations to build these new vehicles. This creates challenges in integrating new vehicle architectures and boosts demand for more advanced automation.