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How battery and electric motors and EVs are reshaping the European automotive supply chain
How major automakers adapt to the EV surge, transforming manufacturing and supply chains. Delve into the strategic shifts at Ford, JLR, and Volkswagen, the rise of Chinese suppliers, and the regulatory forces reshaping the automotive landscape. Join us on a concise journey through Europe’s electrifying automotive future
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How Europe’s Big 3 are evolving their manufacturing ecosystems
An in-depth look at the shifts in manufacturing dynamics and strategies as the industry adapts to the era of electric mobility
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Manufacturing the solution to thermal runaway in EV batteries
At the core of ONE’s innovation lies a strategic inclination toward lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries over conventional lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry. Emphasizing safety, extended cycle life, and cost efficiency, ONE confronts the looming challenge of thermal runaway – a pressing concern in lithium-ion batteries, with a chemical focus on three pivotal ingredients…
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Skoda Superb’s fourth generation hits production milestone at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant
Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb production is in full swing at the revamped Bratislava plant, a key move in the Beta+ project with Volkswagen Passat. This strategic shift optimizes production capacities, making room for more Octavia units. The upgraded plant now boasts hybrid lines, EV battery facilities, and an eco-friendly paintshop. The diverse powertrains of the Superb, a symbol of Skoda’s legacy since 1934, underscore its commitment to efficiency and synergies within the Volkswagen Group
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Porsche partners with H2GS for green steel in sustainable production ramp 2026
Porsche adopts CO2-reduced steel from 2026 via deal with H2 Green Steel, ensuring low-emission supply just a year after H2GS kicks off in Boden, Sweden.
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UK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads
The UK government’s £4.5bn initiative prioritises the automotive sector with over £2bn, signaling a green push. Nissan swiftly invests £2bn in three EV models.
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GM secures ex-Tesla gigacasting specialist TEI: portents of a production pivot?
GM’s recent acquisition of TEI, a company with a notable history of collaboration with Tesla in pioneering gigacasting technology, has set the automotive industry abuzz. With an estimated value approaching $100m the strategic move may indicated GM’s positioning to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in gigacasting.
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Porsche pushes mixed production at Zuffenhausen with €250m investment
Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant enters a new era, blending traditional lines with innovation as it prepares to roll out the next generation of sports cars.
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Polestar to expand production operations for the fully-electric Polestar 4 in South Korea
With production set to commence in the second half of 2025, the Polestar 4 will aim to make its mark in the North American and domestic South Korean markets.
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Toyota’s $8 Billion investment powers North Carolina battery plant
Toyota’s $8 billion investment in North Carolina powers regional electrification efforts with plans to roll out ten EV/PHEV battery production lines
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SSAB and Gestamp forge automotive sustainability partnership for fossil-free steel
Leading Swedish steel producer, SSAB, and Spanish metal component supplier, Gestamp, partner to transform automotive steel with sustainability and performance at its core.
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China’s FAW Group partners with Hesai for ultra-thin long-range Lidar technology for next-gen EVs
Hesai Technology secures a significant design win with major Chinese automaker, FAW Group, heralding a significant milestone for lidar-equipped electric vehicles.
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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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McKinsey: Auto Industry’s shift towards EVs and digitisation could pose threat to European automotive manufacturing
New McKinsey report judges threat in diminishing European automotive market share driven by innovation; calls for change and sets out roadmap steps to success
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SMMT reports UK car output increase as supply shortages ease
UK car manufacturing showed an increase in output in the first three months of this year, with exports helping to drive growth, but the SMMT has warned that high energy costs and business rates threaten competitiveness
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StoreDot opens US innovation hub for development of semi-solid state batteries
New California innovation facility to accelerate StoreDot’s development of semi solid battery technology and battery material research
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CATL’s German plant starts battery cell production
The new plant in the German state of Thuringia is the Chinese cell producer’s first manufacturing operation outside of China. Serial production of lithium-ion battery cells started in December as scheduled
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AMS Automotive Evolution Europe – a review from Munich 2022
The first AMS Evolution Europe Summit saw experts from BMW, Audi, ZF CATL and more discussing speeding time to market, greater agility in production, factory conversion and boosting battery cell manufacturing in the region.