ic trucks and gasoline engine trucks, will also produce diesel vehicles to minimize the impact of the new U.S. tariffs. Isuzu sells 30,000-40,000 light-duty trucks per year in the U.S., 10,000-20,000 of which have been exported from its Fujisawa Plant (Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture). After the transfer of light-duty diesel truck production, Isuzu plans to maintain the level of production capacity at the Fujisawa Plant by increasing productio...

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NASH Energy and Rincell, US partners to produce NMC battery cell in India On July 24, NASH Energy announced a partnership with Rincell Corporation, a US-based company, to introduce advanced NMC battery cell technology in India.  Rincell will transfer its technology for Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery cells to Nash Energy. Nash Energy will set up a manufacturing facility in India to produce these high-performance battery cells. The partners...

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try, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, startups, and professionals with the knowledge and capabilities needed to address emerging cyber threats and meet new regulations. Through tailored training programs, practical workshops, and certification courses, the two parties will work to raise awareness, transfer expertise, and build capabilities aligned with international standards and future regulatory frameworks. (From a press release dated July 25,...

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cles (SDVs), it plans to develop new products and expand sales to automakers. Going forward, Sumitomo Bakelite will relocate extrusion equipment and automatic cutters to the Sumitomo Bakelite Kanuma Plant (Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture) and set up a new clean room, aiming to complete the business transfer between October and December 2026. The company estimates the ratio of new cars equipped with HUDs will double in five years. It also anticipa...

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Nissan begins stakeholder talks after Oppama announcement On July 18, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun immediate engagement with key stakeholders following the July 15 announcement that Nissan will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of fiscal year 2027, and plans to transfer vehicle production from the Oppama Plant to Nissan Motor Kyushu. As part of this process, Nissan has initiated dialogue with local gove...

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ame day to about 200 guests from potential customers and suppliers. The company has adopted a single-wafer process to all production processes. By June 2025, the company has introduced more than 200 cutting-edge single-wafer semiconductor production systems. It has also introduced a unique advanced transfer system to start the 2-nm prototype semiconductor. Rapidus, which is developing a process development kit (PDK) at the same time, plans to rel...

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isuse of investment privileges, targeting high-risk industries, such as auto parts, electronics, and textiles. The fourth introduces investment regulations to maintain industrial balance and environmental safeguards. The fifth updates labor requirements, aiming to promote local hiring and knowledge transfer. Additional support is being prepared for sectors directly impacted by U.S. tariffs, particularly high-value, export-driven industries such a...

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Nissan’s announcement of production transfer from Oppama Plant raises concerns among parts suppliers Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has decided to end vehicle production at its main Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) at the end of fiscal year 2027. Because of this, there are growing concerns about the future among parts suppliers that have a plant in Kanagawa Prefecture and surrounding areas. Since Nissan will transfer the produ...

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Ford EV battery plant threatened by new Chinese government tech restrictions On July 15, 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce abruptly announced it would require government licenses for any transfer of eight key technologies for manufacturing EV batteries outside of China. The New York Times reports that the restrictions are effective immediately and apply to any overseas transfer through trade, investment, or technological cooperation. The new...

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Dana Motors, Nigeria to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually On July 14, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors announced plans to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually at its plant in Lagos. It is retooling its facility to support electric vehicle assembly. This move is expected to boost local job creation, support technology transfer, and build capacity across the supply chain. Based on multiple sources ...

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It will sell off all shares of its wholly-owned Bridgestone (Shenyang) Tire Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, Liaoning Province to Sailun (Shenyang) Tire Co., Ltd. through its local subsidiary. The sale price is CNY 265 million (JPY 5.4 billion). The two parties entered into an agreement on the same day, with transfer of the shares scheduled for July 31. The impact of the sales on Bridgestone's consolidated financial results for the current year will be min...

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Nissan to end production at Oppama plant and Shonan plant On July 15, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company plans to transfer and integrate vehicle production at the Oppama Plant, located in the Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd in Fukuoka Prefecture. The company will cease vehicle production at the Oppama plant at the end of fiscal year 2027. Following this, both current and future models scheduled f...

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Sollers starts production of electromechanical transfer cases at ZMZ facility, Russia On July 11, Sollers Transmission Production LLC, a subsidiary of the SOLLERS Group, started the production of electromechanical transfer cases for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickups, as well as the UAZ Patriot, Pickup, and all-wheel drive Profi models. The first batch of these new units has been completed at the Zavolzhye facility. The project includes local produc...

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as set in its mid-term business plan through the end of March 2027 (end of FY 2026). Bridgestone will sell all shares of Bridgestone Carbon Black (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in which Bridgestone owns a 97% stake and its subsidiary, Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd., the remaining 3%. Bridgestone has signed a share transfer agreement to implement the transfer on September 30. The transfer value has not been disclosed. The company will continue to develop and manu...

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Easyrain, Italy announces new equity investment round On July 8, Easyrain announced the closure of an equity investment round. The round, led by Indaco Venture Partners SGR with participation from Progress Tech Transfer and Easyrain Invest, will support Easyrain’s technology roadmap, commercial expansion, and team growth.  With an ambitious roadmap progressing on track, it is now preparing a new major investment round, focused on international...

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loans that were due mid-August 2025. The company reported that CVI Investments (managed by Heights Capital) and Kabuto Technology have agreed to take over the full loan positions currently held by ING Bank and Rabobank, totaling about EUR 12.8 million. These loans are due on August 14, 2025. If the transfer of the loans goes through and shareholders approve, Heights and Kabuto will have the option to convert their loans into Ebusco shares startin...

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CustomCells, Germany secures new investors after insolvency On July 3, CustomCells announced that it has completed its investor process following insolvency proceedings. It will be taken over by a consortium of industry-focused family offices, including existing investor ABACON and SALVIA. The purchase agreement includes the transfer of 80% of employees at the Itzehoe headquarters. The research and development activities in the field of battery c...

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nutes and improve overall performance. The upgrade applies to all registered orders and reflects VinFast’s commitment to customer feedback and product development. Deliveries will be delayed by approximately 4 months, with the new target set for December 2025. Customers who prefer not to wait may transfer their deposit to another model or request a full refund with bank interest. All associated costs will be fully covered by VinFast. (From Ving...

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e. The XPeng X9 will be assembled under a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) scheme, covering the full production cycle, from assembly to final testing. The facility is expected to be fully operational by July 2025. Beyond manufacturing, the initiative supports key national priorities such as technology transfer, cultivation of skilled local talent, job creation, and reinforcement of domestic supply chains. These efforts play a vital role in advancing...

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e technical side, including staff recruitment, plant setup, vehicle assembly, and adding custom equipment like cranes or recovery units. GTS is also responsible for the sales of the vehicles. Daimler Truck will ensure a steady supply of parts, maintain high quality standards, and support technology transfer. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

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