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EV battery supply – potential materials shortages
S&P’s Global Mobility division offers some insights into battery raw material supply chains and the impact of market changes.
Tesla’s EV battery production and global gigafactory network
Tesla’s growing network of gigafactories, including new sites in Berlin, Texas, and Shanghai, demonstrates its commitment to leading global electrification.
ASEAN: Chinese OEMs increase investment through EV production
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now seeing increasing investment in electric vehicle production with Chinese OEMs leading the way.
Mahindra 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.
Korea: the switch to EV production accelerates
Korean vehicle makers invest in flexible production and add more EVs. Foreign OEMs continue to invest in production for export.
BeyonCa chooses Hong Kong for new EV assembly plant
BeyonCa, backed by Renault, charts Hong Kong’s automotive future with plans for its first EV brand and assembly plant.
HORSE Powertrain welcomes Aramco as strategic investor
HORSE Powertrain Limited secures Aramco’s 10% equity investment to advance low-emission technologies.
The future may be all electric, but not just yet
With demand for battery electric vehicles lower than expected, OEMs are boosting hybrid output and extending ICE production.
JLR and Chery announce strategic Freelander EV collaboration for China
JLR and Chery sign a “transformative” agreement to revive the Freelander brand for EVs in China, signalling a new chapter in innovation and cooperation
Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EV imports stresses importance of local production
The additional tariffs follow fears that Chinese manufacturers are “dumping” cheap EVs on already struggling markets.
VinFast weighs delaying $4bn US assembly plant opting for SE Asia expansion
VinFast eyes further delays for its $4B North Carolina plant as it expands into Southeast Asia with new dealerships and strategic growth
US government sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child labour
The US Department of Labour has sued Hyundai and its Alabama partners over alleged child labour violations. If the allegations are proved, the urgent need for robust supply chain oversight and ethical practices in the automotive sector become mainstream
Vitesco Technologies supplies electric drive system for Honda plug-in fuel cell vehicle
Vitesco’s EMR3 axle drive will be integrated into the Honda CR-V e:FCEV and will be the first time this system has been used for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
Nissan to transition to low-CO2 emission aluminium by 2030
Through sourcing and using low CO2 emission aluminium, Nissan aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Weak demand dims electric future
Consumer resistance and trade disputes mean the future may not be so electric after all as vehicle makers express caution on zero emission vehicle targets.
“Volatility is increasing every year”: ZF’s Arno Güllering
Arno Güllering, venior CP of operations at ZF’s Electrified Powertrain Technology division, shares regional trends in embracing digitalisation.
Ford Otosan and how automation is driving production of the Transit
Ford Otosan’s Kocalei site is one of the most advanced production facilities in the world, producing the highest number of derivatives with the widest range of powertrains. Complexity
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VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships
VW seeks to strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive market through achieving cost reductions in production and boosting local partnerships
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