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GreenPower launches truck body business for U.S. commercial EV customers
On March 6, GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced the launch of GP Truck Body as its new truck body entity.
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Almac to supply EV platform frame parts to Kenona Industries
Several South Korean media sources reported that Almac Co., Ltd. (Almac) signed a deal to supply electric vehicle (EV) platform frame parts to a US EV parts manufacturer, Kenona Industries, LLC. The sales under the contract will be KRW 10.7 billion, and Almac plans to deliver the products from February to October 202
Mullen, Phenix, Knapheide announce completion of new Class 3 EV service body
On January 11, Mullen Automotive announces the completion of a light-weight service truck body for the all-electric Mullen THREE, which was developed in collaboration with Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment and Knapheide Manufacturing.
Mullen and the Phenix/Knapheide teams have developed a unique, light-weight body
South Korea’s Ilji Tech to build new plant in Gyeongju, South Korea
South Korea’s Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, announced that Ilji Technology Co., Ltd. (Ilji Tech) will build a new plant. The capital investment in this project will be KRW 40 billion, and the company plans to complete the construction by 2025. Ilji Tech has a head office with a plant in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-d
Duckyang Industry wins order for door trims from Hyundai Motor
Several South Korean media sources reported that Duckyang Industry Co., Ltd. has won an order for door trims from Hyundai Motor Company. The door trims will be used for the NX5 (project name), a successive model of the Tucson, which is Hyundai Motor's compact crossover SUV. The contract is valid from 2026 to 2033, an
Hwashin to build new chassis parts plant in Georgia, the U.S.
Several South Korean media sources reported that Hwashin Co., Ltd. will (Hwashin) invest USD 176 million to build a chassis parts plant in Dublin City, Georgia, the U.S. The South Korean company will start producing the parts in 2025 and deliver them to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Bryan, Georgia,
EcoPlastic develops lightweight automotive materials
Several South Korean media sources reported that EcoPlastic had developed materials to make vehicles lighter, which will be used primarily for premium electric vehicles (EVs). The company will start supplying some of the new materials in 2024. Of all the products developed this time, the one closest to commercializat
Hanjoo Light Metal to supply lightweight components for Hyundai's Evs
Several South Korean media sources reported that Hanjoo Light Metal Co., Ltd. (Hanjoo Light Metal) will supply lightweight parts to Hyundai Motor Company for the automaker's eM electric vehicle (EV) platform. The eM is Hyundai Motor Group's second-generation EV-specific platform that follows the existing E-GMP. Hanjo
South Korea’s Almac won order for EV parts from Linamar
South Korea’s Almac Co., Ltd. (Almac) announced that it has received an order for battery components from a US electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer. The contract is valid from July 2023 to November 2024, and the sales under the deal are expected to reach KRW 34.61 million. ALMAC has headquarters and a plant in Ch
Helixx, UK presents first demonstrator electric vehicle, to start production in 2024
On October 9, Helixx revealed its first demonstrator electric vehicle. The demonstrator vehicle previews the Helixx commercial delivery van. When it enters production in 2024, it will be accompanied by a pick-up truck for the construction industry, an open-body, and a closed-body passenger vehicle for ride-hailing f
Almac to supply Lucid Gravity with EV platform frames
Several South Korean media sources reported that an aluminum parts manufacturer, Almac Co., Ltd. (Almac), has signed a partnership agreement with a US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Lucid Motors Ltd. Under the deal, Almac will supply EV platform frames for the Lucid Gravity electric SUV. The contract is valid fr
Dongyeun Autotech to build new plant in Busan, South Korea
South Korea’s Busan Metropolitan City reported that Dongyeun Autotech will build its second plant in Busan, investing KRW 26 billion (JPY 2.9 billion). Dongyeun Autotech was established in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, in 2010 and produces impact bars and other automotive components. The construction work will start in
Metalsa inaugurates new plant in Guanajuato supporting Toyota Tacoma production
According to Mexico-Now report, Metalsa, inaugurated its new plant in Apaeo el Grande, Guanajuato, Mexico, having invested USD 180 million for its development. The plant produces chassis for the new Toyota Tacoma, supporting Toyota by providing just-in-time deliveries for the Toyota Guanajuato plant and constant ship
Asan opens new EV component plant in Miryang, South Korea
According to several South Korean media reports, Asan has opened its second plant in Miryang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, investing KRW 20 billion (JPY 2 billion). The company has plants in Gimpo-si in Gyeonggi Province, Busan Metropolitan City, and Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province. These plants provides chassis and bumpers to