All EV manufacturing articles – Page 4
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Stellantis’ 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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Honda 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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GM 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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GAC 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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Volkswagen faces manufacturing challenges amid financial troubles
What’s behind Volkswagen’s financial and manufacturing struggles? Falling sales, China tariffs, and EV woes are triggering major challenges.
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BMW: ‘Designing for Circularity’ to lead in sustainability
BMW leads the charge in sustainable automotive production. Their ’Design for Circularity’ approach focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts, and optimised disassembly. Join us as we explore how BMW is shaping a greener future. Ilkhan Ozsevim speaks to Head of Engineering, Roberto Rossetti.
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Mexico: a lot going on at the moment across the border
Mexico’s automotive industry is booming, attracting major players like Tesla and Audi. But the arrival of Chinese manufacturers threatens to disrupt the status quo.
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Ford, GM, Stellantis fight EV slowdown, tariffs, IRA & China
As the Big Three US automakers grapple with a slowing EV market, rising costs, and intense competition, their survival hinges on navigating a complex web of challenges.
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Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times
Stellantis manufacturing boss Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies in automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.
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VW’s plant closures illustrate industry’s existential crisis
Volkswagen is at a critical juncture as it confronts severe challenges with possible plant closures and intensifying competition in the EV market
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Megacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up?
Megacasting claims to reimagine automotive production, reducing parts and welds significantly. But is it a one-size-fits-all solution?
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Audi’s electric hopes rest on Györ
Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.
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Volvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth
Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.
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Stellantis invests $406M in three Michigan plants for EV strategy
Stellantis invests $406M in Michigan to boost EV production, supporting its multi-energy strategy and the Dare Forward 2030 plan for electrification.
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Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics
This webinar explored Henkel’s latest innovations in thermal gap fillers, designed specifically for automotive electronics.
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Canada – Mixed fortunes for production operations
Canadian vehicle and component production operations are feeling the impact of slow EV sales.
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BMW and Toyota collaborate on powertrains for hydrogen FCEVs
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.
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Holon’s autonomous shuttle vehicle plant to take shape in Florida
Holon’s autonomous mover, a game-changer in urban transportation, is coming to Jacksonville.
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BYD halts Mexico plant eyeing 2024 US election outcome
Chinese EV giant BYD has put its Mexico plant plans on hold, citing uncertainty over US trade policies. The company will reassess its decision after the 2024 US election.
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UK Car production slows as industry transitions to EVs
UK car production drops 14.4% in July, driven by model changeovers and supply chain challenges, but EVs maintain a strong foothold in the industry.