for power batteries Gotion High-tech obtains battery cell testing lab qualification from VW Group On November 24, VW China announced that VW Group is currently systematically strengthening its R&D capabilities in China and expanding its deployment in Hefei to build the city into a state-of-the-art manufacturing, R&D, and innovation hub. Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. (VCTC), focuses on the R&D of intelligent connected vehicles and aims ...

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D 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines to HABAŞ for its debut light commercial vehicles at its new Manisa facility, Turkey. HABAŞ Group is a Turkey-based production and export company, specializing in industrial and medical gases, steel, power generation, heavy machinery, and others. It has entered the automotive sector by offering electric and diesel buses, midibuses, and trucks, manufactured to international standards. On June 6, HORSE started manu...

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re, heavy trucks of the K5 class will be equipped with drive axles assembled at an automobile plant. The processing of the casting beam, bridge parts, and a new bridge assembly line are being prepared, which is equipped with intelligent joint tightening control systems. This project will change the manufacturing technology and many parts and assemblies for cars of the K3 generation. In March 2023, the assembly rate of vehicles will rise to 21...

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us (2020- ), SUV Hector Plus mild hybrid (2020-2023), SUV Gloster (Maxus D90, CKD) (2020-), SUV Astor (2021-), EV Comet (2023-), EV Windsor (2024-), MG 9 Limousine (2025-), MPV MG G10 (Roewe G10) (planning); Plant 2: EVs and Battery assembly JV plant of JSW Group and SAIC Group (China) in India for manufacturing MG Motor four-wheelers, former General Motors India plant - Number of Employees: 6,000 (as of 2024, including direct and indirect employ...

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ng self-developed platform, others Ford continues construction at Cologne Electrification Center in Germany Ford opens talks with BYD on sale of Saarlouis Assembly Plant Ford to cut 3,200 product development jobs in Europe, primarily in Germany Ford leads German project for digital solutions for manufacturing applications Ford opens new 3D printing center in Cologne, Germany plant Ford to restructure its business in Europe, to cut 3,800 jobs ...

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ck Ural Automobile Plant, Russia to start production of new truck URAL Automobile Plant, Russia opens new high-tech assembly building URAL, Russia announces new test site at its factory URAL Automobile Plant Russia announces production target for 2023 URAL Automobile Plant, Russia implements smart manufacturing URAL Automobile Plant, Russia developing new range of transfer cases URAL, Russia starts construction of new assembly building Rosteleco...

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IONCOR Batteries, Kirchardt Plant Battery modules, Battery packs, Battery management systems (BMS) for PHVs (2023-) IONCOR's battery assembly plant, started production in 2023 - Number of employees: 1,000 (as of September 2025) in production facilities in Salo and Uusikaupunki (Finland) and Kirchardt (Germany). - Valmet Automotive, Battery systems production units (including Uusikaupunki, Salo, and Kirchardt plant): 800,000 units (2023) - In F...

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Subaru, Tokyo Office Subaru's R&D location, responsible for power units development for Subaru vehicles, including gasoline-powered vehicles and electrified vehicles. Examples include engines, transmissions, automotive batteries, powertrain-related software, etc. - March 1999: Production of engines and transmissions ended to concentrate on research and development. - February 1989: Mitaka Manufacturing Division, which produces engines, changed i...

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Switch Mobility Automotive Limited, Chennai, India head office Electric commercial vehicle susbsidiary of Ashok Leyland - Founded in 2021, Switch Mobility is the electric vehicle arm of Hinduja flagship formed by combining the electric commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland and the former Optare company.- The company has its Group headquarters and manufacturing in the United Kingdom (UK).- Currently manufacturing from a line at Ashok Ley...

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d in mid-2024 after almost 30 years. - The site was closed in mid-2024 after almost 30 years. - It will relocate to Cologne by mid. 2024. - Total employees: 200 (As of January 2023) - Established in 1995 Ford leads dynamic EU battery research Ford leads German project for digital solutions for manufacturing applications Ford opens new 3D printing center in Cologne, Germany plant Ford to restructure its business in Europe, to cut 3,800 jobs ...

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ber of Employees: 700 (as of Nov. 2025). Renault Trucks announces Used Parts Factory for carbon neutrality Renault Trucks with Immersion to experiment with mixed reality to control engine quality Renault Trucks adopts drone inventory and photography solutions Renault Trucks to relocate its axle manufacturing plant to Vénissieux, France Volvo Group implements new IoT network in Lyon, France engine plant Renault Trucks to offer an electric r...

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offerings, marking a transition from niche to high-volume supplier. Rimac Technology focuses on high-voltage battery packs, e-axles, electronics, and software solutions, all developed in-house with advanced technology and customization. The partnership signifies Rimac Technology's readiness to meet automotive standards with its growing business and the upcoming opening of the Rimac Campus. Details about the strategic tie-up's scope and content wi...

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will hold 24 % of the shares without exercising a controlling influence. On March 24, Rimac Automobili announced that it will open a new R&D office in UK this week. It is based in Warwick Enterprise Park and is planned to employ 30 people by the end of 2021, closely collaborating with both the UK automotive industry and Rimac’s Croatian headquarters. On April 12, Rimac Automobili unveiled the design for its new state-of-the-art home in Croati...

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Jaguar Land Rover, Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (formerly Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC)) Engines: 5.0L V8 Gasoline, 2.0L L4 Gasoline, 2.0L L4 Diesel, 3.0L L6 Gasoline, 3.0L L6 Diesel; Electronic Drive Units (EDU)(2020-); Drive battery packs (2025-); JLR's engine, electric drive, and battery pack assembly plant. - Number of Employees: 1,300 (as of April 2025). - Investment : GBP 15 billion (USD 18.26 billion) for over five years...

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK)Ltd. (TMUK), Deeside Plant 1.6L/1.8L/2.0 VVT-i ZR petrol engines (2008-), VVTI-L petrol engines, 1.6L/1.8L petrol engines, 1.8L/2.0L hybrid engines; Toyota's engine casting and assembly plant - Number of Employees: 600 (as of 2024). - Investment: GBP 360 million (as of 2022). - Operations started in September 1992. Toyota C-HR production begins in Turkey Toyota announces the new generation Auris will be built ...

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Cellforce Group will focus on the research and development of battery cells in the future. - In July 2023, Porsche AG dissolved the joint venture with CUSTOMCELLS Holding GmbH. Cellforce begins construction work in Mahden, Germany Cellforce uses extruders from Coperion, Germany for battery cells manufacturing Cellforce and Dürr, Germany establish joint mass production process for electrode coating Cellforce Group lays foundation stone for Re...

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Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL), Oragadam (Chennai) Plant Nissan Micra (2010-2020), Teana ( -2012), Sunny (2011-, for export), SUV Terrano (2013-2018), SUV Kicks (CKD) (2018-2023), SUV Magnite (2020- ), EV A-Segment (planning), Gravite B-MPV (2026-planning), Tekton (2026-planning), 7-seater C-SUV (2027-planning); Renault Pulse (2011-2017), Fluence (-2015), Koleos ( -2015), Scala (2012-2016), Duster (2012-2021, 2026-planning), Lodgy (20...

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introduces BEIJING X55 compact SUV in South Africa BAIC plans to expand its plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Foton South Africa rolls out first pre-production CKD pickup BAIC South Africa launches new B30 mid-size SUV BAIC to build CKD auto plant in Coega industrial zone On August 24, Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. (BAIC) announced that it will be completing its B-series range of offroad vehicles in South Africa, most notably, the B40 PL...

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h RariTEK Holding and the Republic of Tatarstan - Number of Employees: 1,448 (as of May 2024) - SKD kit of Moskvich 3 is supplied by JAC in China - June 2022 - change the name to JSC Moscow Automobile Plant Moskvich - May 2022 - acquire by Moscow City Government - March 2022 - Renault suspends manufacturing - Former Renault plant capacity - 180,000 - Founded in 2005 Russian Government says "automotive industry is stabilizing" KAMAZ, and Go...

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IONCOR Batteries (formerly Valmet Automotive EV Power Ltd) Lithium-ion battery packs (2019 - ) IONCOR's lithium-ion battery pack plant - Number of Employees: more than 100 (as of February 2025). - In 2024, Valmet Automotive renamed its battery business to IONCOR. - Valmet Automotive, Battery systems production units (including Uusikaupunki, Salo, and Kirchardt plant): 800,000 units (2023) 615,000 units (2022) 400,000 units (2021) - Productio...

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