All North America articles – Page 6
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NewsHyundai’s Metaplant America begins 2025 IONIQ 5 production
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has revealed plans to kick off production of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle manufacturing.
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NewsBMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg, debuts new X3
BMW’s Spartanburg plant opens a $200M press shop, introduces new X3, and announces all-electric vehicle production by 2026
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CommentThe 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.
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ArticleA question of sustainable steel: issues of definition, recycling & cost
The 2024 Sustainable Steel Automotive Webinar explores challenges steel adoption, focusing on the importance of terminology, recycling and cost barriers.
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NewsHonda starts production of fuel cell electric vehicles in the US
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle is now being produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.
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NewsVinFast 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
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NewsUS 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
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NewsVitesco 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.
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NewsPPG to build new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in the US
PPG plans to build a new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Tennessee as part of $300m investment in advanced manufacturing in North America.
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CommentWeak 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.
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Video“Volatility is increasing every year”: ZF’s Arno Güllering
Arno Güllering, senior VP of operations at ZF’s Electrified Powertrain Technology division, shares regional trends in embracing digitalisation.
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NewsBosch Ventures invests in battery recycling startups
Bosch Ventures has invested in battery recyling startups Cylib and Li Industries.
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ArticleAMS Automotive Evolution North America 2024
The second AMS Evolution North America Conference returns to connect manufacturing leaders and experts as they steer automotive production towards greater innovation, flexibility and sustainability than ever before.
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NewsAutomotive Wire Harness returns to Detroit this October 2024!
Automotive Wire Harness provides a platform for OEMs, Tier1 and Tier2 suppliers, developers, high-voltage specialists and other innovative suppliers to come together, exchange industry knowledge, and build valuable connections
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NewsBMW builds gigafactory for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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NewsRivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in new COO
Elon Musk had predicted that Rivian was heading for bankruptcy in six quarters if it didn’t change trajectory. $827m funding could mark that change.
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ArticleHonda grows its North American EV footprint
Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production
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NewsToyota Motor North America’s production leadership changes
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reveals major leadership shake-up across its manufacturing hubs in California, Missouri, and Tennessee
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ArticleWatch on demand: Sustainable Steel Automotive Manufacturing Survey 2024 Webinar
Discover the latest insights from a cutting-edge discussion featuring AMS and SSAB on the key challenges faced by automotive OEMs, tier suppliers and other stakeholders in transitioning to sustainable steel.
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NewsFederico Kochlowski promoted to President and CEO Mercedes-Benz’s MBUSI
Kochlowski’s new position will focus on severa aspects inlcuding manufacturing at Mercedes-Benz