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Automation and managing crisis: How Scania is revolutionising its factory floor
Scania gave AMS an exclusive insight into its endeavours in digitalisation, automation, and software development on the factory floor.
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Scania reimagines battery assembly factory floor with automation and digitalisation
Tony Persson head of battery production at Scania, says the truckmaker is exploring automation and digitisation opportunities for its new battery assembly plant.
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Renault halts industrial activities in Russia as OEMs partially resume operations despite ongoing conflict
Renault Group halted activities in its manufacturing plant in Moscow, the company announced this week
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VW commits $7.1 billion investment to expand EV manufacturing footprint in North America
Volkswagen has committed a $7.1 billion investment to boost its product line-up, R&D capabilities and manufacturing capacity in North America across the next five years.
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Mercedes-Benz opens Alabama battery plant and will partner with Envision AESC for regional cell supply
Mercedes-Benz has opened a new battery assembly plant in Bibb County, Alabama, which will build electric vehicle battery packs that will supply production of the all-electric Mercedes-EQ ahead of the beginning of series production this spring at the Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) plant nearby in Tuscaloosa.
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Ford and VW expand collaboration with plans for new electric model using MEB platform
Ford Motor and Volkswagen Group are growing their e-mobility partnership amid plans to produce a new electric model based on the MEB platform for the European market. Following plans to introduce another 7 EVs in Europe by 2024, Ford also aims to double its planned MEB volume to 1.2m units across six years.
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ABB to supply robots for Scania's new battery assembly plant in Sweden
Scania has signed an agreement for the supply of robotics solutions from ABB for its new battery assembly plant in Sweden.
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OEMs end production in Russia over Ukraine invasion and mounting economic pressure
The Russian Federation has received a historic international response after launching a full-scale Ukraine invasion on February 24. As governments and supranational authorities look to macerate the Russian economy, several global vehicle manufacturers have ceased operations in Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
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GM expands its EV supply chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada
GM and POSCO Chemical will process cathode active material at new joint venture plant in Quebec
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Aston Martin to develop high-performance battery technology with Britishvolt
Aston Martin takes another step forward in its electrification plans, with an agreement to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology with Britishvolt
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VW gives the go-ahead for the new Trinity plant at Wolfsburg
The Supervisory Board has approved a new manufacturing site in Wolfsburg-Warmenau close to the main production plant to produce the Trinity1 electric model
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BMW to invest $200m in new South Carolina press shop
US BMW manufacturing CEO Dr Robert Engelhorn announced that the company would invest more than $200m to build a 219,000 sq. ft press shop at its South Carolina plant.
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Lightning eMotors expands manufacturing facility to meet customer demand
The expanded production capacity is expected to support the manufacture of up to 1,500 complete zero emission vehicles and powertrain systems annually by the end of 2022
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Where the Catena-X automotive cloud stands
The vehicle cloud Catena-X intended to provide a more integrated network for automakers and suppliers. In reality, standalone solutions have prevailed so far and made the task of networking the entire auto industry even more strenuous.
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Audi-FAW to construct new EV plant in China to meet growing demand
Audi plans to begin construction on a new plant in China for fully electric Audi models, set to be completed by the end of 2024.
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Nissan to invest $500m in converting Canton Mississippi assembly plant and meet electrification aims
Nissan will be investing $500m to convert its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi into a centre for US EV production, including the INFINITI brand.
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Faraday Future equips its Hanford manufacturing facility for FF 91 model production
Faraday Future has been working with Guangzhou MINO Equipment to develop intelligent, body assembly equipment, specific to the production of the FF 91 model
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AMS EVolution summit returns with fresh new format and guest speakers
The Automotive Manufacturing Solutions EVolution Summit returns this spring from 17th - 19th May with a brand-new format and with a mission to provide unique and exclusive insight into the world of automotive production.
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Toyota to expand US manufacturing capacity with $90m investment in North American plants
Toyota has announced an additional $90m investment in two US manufacturing facilities to expand hybrid transaxle and engine capacity for electric vehicles.
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Vauxhall appoints Colin MacDonald as transformational projects director
MacDonald, who was previously Vauxhall’s Luton Plant Director, will be responsible for leading several UK based industrial transformation projects