ler. - In January 2019, the Daimler's 100% subsidiary NuCellSys GmbH changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH. Cellcentric selects Weilheim, Germany for fuel cell systems plant Volvo Trucks showcases new zero-emissions truck cellcentric inaugurates facility for fuel cell stacks in Burnaby, Canada cellcentric to present new generation fuel-cell system at IAA Transportation Volvo Trucks to begin customer testing of fuel cell trucks in 2025...

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RACE for traceability and sustainability of supply chain Verkor, France raises EUR 250 million funding for its innovation center Verkor, France secures investment from EnerSys and ING Sustainable Investments Verkor, France starts consultation for two new gigafactories in Dunkerque Euro Manganese, Canada to supply manganese sulfate monohydrate to Verkor, France Verkor launches second phase of consultation for battery project in Bourbourg, Franc...

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l investment: EUR 3 billion (for Gigafactory and Innovation Center) - To be delivered for Renault Alpine's 100% electric C-Crossover GT. - Production Capacity (year): Lithium-ion battery cells: 16 GWh (2025-planning), 50 GWh (2030-planning) - Start of Production: 2025 (planning) Euro Manganese, Canada to supply manganese sulfate monohydrate to Verkor, France Verkor launches second phase of consultation for battery project in Bourbourg, Franc...

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SK Group to invest USD 22 billion in U.S. in semiconductors, batteries, other green energy Ford officially breaks ground at BlueOval City electric truck and battery plant SK On, Westwater Resources sign agreement for natural graphite in Alabama Ford provides updates on EV, hybrid plans in U.S., Canada Avancez to locate USD 54 million manufacturing plant at Ford’s BlueOval City supplier park Ford advances training, sustainability as BlueOval...

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of Toyota Industries Corporation to its production subsidiary in France, "Toyota Motor Manufacturing France S.A.S. (TMMF). This will be Toyota's first export to North America from France. The exports of the "Yaris" will get started in May 2013. It plans to ship about 25,000 cars a year to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Furthermore, TMMF will invest approximately $8 million in the Valenciennes plant to develop 1.5-liter engines, as well as to r...

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e production of a compact SUV. "At the moment, the plan is to continue producing the Fusion and the MKZ by 2020 at a rate of 67 units per hour during two shifts,” said Ahumada, who added that the staff of the factory will remain at 2,500 workers. The third shift was eliminated at the end of 2017. Canada-based Martinrea International Inc. confirmed in its quarterly financial results that it has been awarded two contracts by Ford Motor Company to...

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the company’s new Scalable Product Architecture, as well as the new, highly efficient four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains that are already now available in six Volvo models. Volvo Car announced on November 26 that the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar will go on sale around the world in 2014 including Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA, with further markets and final production numbers to be revealed in 2...

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ion follows the company’s announcement earlier this year that its Skövde engine plant in Sweden is the first climate-neutral facility in its global manufacturing network. Volvo Car announced on November 26 that the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar will go on sale around the world in 2014 including Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA, with further markets and final production numbers to be revealed in 2...

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ctive July 2, in line with the Global Operations Division restructuring launched in October 2017. The Kia Motors North America Headquarters will encompass Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia and Kia Motors Mexico (manufacturing), along with three sales units comprised of Kia Motors America, Kia Motors Canada and Kia Motors Mexico (sales). Kia Motors Europe Headquarters will expand Kia Motors Europe (KME)’s current role beyond sales operations, and...

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d on the quality rankings of the vehicles they build. GM’s San Luis-Potosi plant received the overall Platinum Plant Quality Award for an average 21 defects per 100 vehicles (21 PP100). The Honda Alliston plant won the Silver level award for having 24 PP100 reported defects, and GM’s Ingersoll (Canada) plant won the Bronze award for 25 PP100 defects. Toyota’s Takaoka 1 (Japan) plant and Nissan’s Tochigi 1 (Japan) plant, which produces the...

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iator midsize pickup the week of August 2, while production of the Jeep Wrangler at the Toledo North Assembly Plant will continue. The Belvidere Assembly Plant will resume production on August 2 with one shift after the automaker indefinitely laid off the second shift. The Windsor Assembly Plant in Canada will resume production on August 2, as well as the week of August 9, though it will be idled the weeks of August 16 and 23 for the previously s...

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tends Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Impala production at Detroit-Hamtramck plant until 2020 GM ends production of Chevrolet Volt, Buick LaCrosse at Detroit-Hamtramck plant GM reducing Pontiac Metal Center workers as Detroit-Hamtramck plant slows GM, Unifor agree to reduced operation at plant in Oshawa, Canada GM working to get Cadillac Lyriq to customers faster, only 122 deliveries in 2022 GMC launches production of Hummer EV SUV at Factory ZERO Ch...

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GM Lordstown plant ends production of Chevrolet Cruze sedan on March 8 GM Lordstown plant ends parts production, completes closure GM announces USD 700 million in Ohio investment, possible sale of Lordstown plant to EV truck maker Workhorse GM, Unifor agree to reduced operation at plant in Oshawa, Canada Newly-formed Lordstown Motors Corp. moves on plans to acquire closed GM plant Lordstown Motors begins delivery of first Endurance EV pickups ...

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ro Bird and bus production began in summer 2025 - Novabus production scheduled to end in Q2 2025 - Opened in 2009 - Employees as of October 2020: 300 Nova Bus unveils long-range electric LFSe+ bus for North American market Nova Bus completes long-range testing for LFSe+ electric bus built in U.S., Canada Blue Bird joint venture Micro Bird purchases Nova Bus Plattsburgh plant Nova Bus to supply 350 diesel buses to Baltimore, Maryland Nova Bus i...

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enture raises wages at future Tennessee, Kentucky plants Ford postpones USD 12 billion in EV spending Ford EV battery plant in Kentucky continues construction at reduced pace SK On, Westwater Resources sign agreement for natural graphite in Alabama Ford provides updates on EV, hybrid plans in U.S., Canada Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park opens training center to prepare for production Ford’s BlueOval SK plant in Kentucky to begin battery productio...

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l in achieving a growth in sales volume since its introduction in 2012 despite the launch of the more rugged-looking 500L Trekking and the addition of limited-edition versions like the Beats Edition. To worsen the matter, Fiat issued a recall involving about 30,000 units of the 500L in the U.S. and Canada at the end of July. The automaker ordered its dealers to stop selling the 500L while it fixes a defective knee airbag. The 500L has fared relat...

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ly production plunging from 1,200 to just 160 vehicles and staff shrinking from 7,200 to 5,000. The problem reflects a wider issue in Italy’s auto industry. Europe's push for EVs faces weak demand, while US trade barriers under Trump have slashed exports by 60%, also hurting Stellantis plants in Canada and Mexico. On April 8, FIM-CISL union announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1, 2025, Ste...

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nghai reported to run production for 17 days in January Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai expansion in doubt amid data concerns Tesla to halt to some Gigafactory Shanghai production for plant upgrades Tesla announces new Megapack factory for Shanghai Tesla to ship Gigafactory Shanghai-built Model Ys to Canada Tesla Gigafactory Mexico construction to take 12 to 15 months Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai delivers 75,842 vehicles in April Tesla Gigafact...

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ects Audi starts production of third generation Q5 model in Mexico Audi announces groundbreaking ceremony of its new High Voltage Battery Assembly Facility in Mexico Audi halts production at Puebla plant in Mexico for 2 days VW Group confirms having no manufacturing relocation plans from Mexico and Canada to U.S. Audi Q5 exports completely halted threatening jobs at Audi plant in Mexico Audi adds plug-in hybrids to new Q5 model lineup Audi Mexico...

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n Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. in Sunderland, U.K., by the end of calendar year 2017. The two production sites join Nissan’s Oppama Plant in Japan, which is producing the new generation electric vehicle. The new Nissan LEAF will go on sale on Oct. 2 in Japan and in the coming months in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Production of the previous generation of the Nissan LEAF began at Oppama in 2010, and at Smyrna and Sunderland in 2013. Nissan LEAF...

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