livered by the plant. On April 16, XPeng unveiled the SEPA 2.0 all-domain intelligent evolving architecture, a high-end intelligent ultimate technical architecture for electric vehicles, before unmanned driving is realized. With SEPA 2.0, the only mass-produced front and rear one-piece aluminum die-cast vehicle body in China, which reduces overall weight by 17%, was built. SEPA 2.0 features the CIB (Cell Integrated Body) technology and is compati...

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off the production line at the Changsha plant. The eBUS-12 uses the new aluminum body supplied by Alcoa, a major aluminum maker in the U.S., which reduces the body weight by 40 percent (1 ton) compared with the conventional steel body. The electric-powered bus also uses other Alcoa products such as cast wheel and fasteners, which contribute to a total weight reduction of 1.2 tons. As a result, the range on a single charge has been extended to 300...

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s for EV production at both MAP and East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP). The Anna Engine Plant (AEP) will now build the IPU case that will contain the EV battery module and serve as the main frame structure for the floor of Honda and Acura EVs. AEP is preparing to install six, 6,000-ton high-pressure die cast machines that will mega cast the IPU case in two pieces that will be welded together seamlessly using Friction Stir Welding. In 2023, AEP transfe...

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company continued to build the Big Thumb for markets overseas and has exported around 70,000 units including knockdown kits by 2014. UD Trucks Corporation and UniCarriers Holdings agreed on the sales of UD Trucks’ Konosu Plant on October 2, 2014. The Konosu Plant manufactures cylinders and other cast components for diesel engines. Currently, most of its products are for forklifts. The sales of the plant will allow UD Trucks to focus on truck a...

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n Győr, where it is being installed in drives designed for the purely electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 models. Volkswagen has invested EUR 46 million in the production of the PPE differential in recent years. The investment also introduced new technologies. One of these is laser welding steel to cast iron without using a protective atmosphere or filler material. The other is vacuum hardening. On July 10, Audi Hungaria announced that it has sta...

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Compact EV A5 (2024-), A1 (Planning); AMBERTRUCK (AvtoTOR) Ambertruck JL (light duty truck) (2024-); Changan: Deepal G318 (2026-); EONYX M2, Profi Pickup, Profi Cargo (Planning); KGM Models (Planning); GWM Tank 300 (2026- Planning): ROX Motors: ROX 01 (2026-Planning), ROX ADAMAS (2026-Planning); Cast parts and machining (2023-); Drive Motors (2024-), Drive battery assembly (planning); Brock trucks (based on Foton trucks): EV Brock 75 (2023-20...

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Nissan Motor, Tochigi Plant Nissan Skyline (2000-), Fairlady Z ("Z" in USA, 2004-), EV Ariya (2021-), EV 3rd-gen Leaf (2025-); Infiniti Q50 (2013-); Casting parts, Aluminum parts, Axle parts, Axle machining and assembly, Motor assembly Nissan Cima (1988-2010), Cima HV (2012-2022), Fuga (2004-2022), Fuga HV (2010-2022), Skyline HV (2014-2022), GT-R (R35, 2007-2025); Infiniti Q70 (-2020), Q60 (2016-2022) Nissan's vehicle plant - 1971: Vehicle ass...

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of the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), the Easy Liberty Plant (ELP) and Anna Engine Plant (AEP). The lead site for the assembly of electric models, the Marysville plant builds the EV battery module and its controlling hardware, and EV battery pack for EV assembly at both MAP and ELP. AEP does the megacasting of the aluminum EV battery case that will go to MAP, where it is combined with the battery module to create the EV battery pack that will powe...

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Plant (AAP) in Lincoln, Alabama celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot, which includes the new Pilot TrailSport. The fourth generation Pilot features an all-new 3.5-liter V6 engine made exclusively at AAP. Working with the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, responsible for casting and machining of the new blocks and cylinder heads, final assembly of the V6 engine is handled by at AAP. The 10-speed automatic transmission ...

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in addition to a new heritage center in Marysville to showcase the Japanese automaker’s history in Ohio and North America. The move will add about 60 new jobs. Honda is investing approximately $180 million at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant to expand capabilities in aluminum die casting and engine parts production related to the new Honda Earth Dreams Technology engines and transmissions. This brings total investment at the An...

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e capital by over CNY 6.1 billion Changan Auto to increase capital in Changan Tech with CCAG, Chenzhi Group Deepal closes Series C financing worth over CNY 6.1 billion Dec 30, 2025 Changan Auto to raise CNY 6 billion through private placement ChangAn Automobile’s independent R&D of green recycled cast aluminum alloy with high-performance ChangAn Automobile develops technology to utilize residual heat in-depth in multiple scenarios and across ma...

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iver assistance system. On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Zeekr made the global debut of and officially started accepting pre-orders for the 007, its first luxury battery electric sedan. Based on a full-stack 800V architecture, the 007 is the first Chinese sedan to adopt an integrated die cast rear-end aluminum body. It is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack, delivering a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of only 2.84 seconds (5.4...

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tion of a new flexible architecture that can produce both ICE and BEV vehicles and will produce the next-generation Jeep Compass on the STLA Medium architecture. The plant is expected to return to a three-shift operation. The new investment in the plant is expected to be CAD 1.32 billion. Etobicoke Casting Plant: The plant will transition into electrification with the production of battery tray cast beams. The new investment in the plant is expec...

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livered by the plant. On April 16, XPeng unveiled the SEPA 2.0 all-domain intelligent evolving architecture, a high-end intelligent ultimate technical architecture for electric vehicles, before unmanned driving is realized. With SEPA 2.0, the only mass-produced front and rear one-piece aluminum die-cast vehicle body in China, which reduces overall weight by 17%, was built. SEPA 2.0 features the CIB (Cell Integrated Body) technology and is compati...

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On July 10, PJSC Sollers started serial production of diesel engines at the Sollers plant in the Alabuga SEZ. The maximum capacity of the enterprise is 50 thousand engines per year. The production lines of the plant are 95% automated. In the next two years, it is planned to master the production of cast iron castings, crankshafts, and a piston group. On July 31, Kama JSC opened pre-orders for the electric car "Atom". The car will be launched in 2...

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(December 2012-), Daihatsu Tanto Exe (December 2009-2014)/Subaru Lucra (2010-2014), Daihatsu Move Conte (August 2008-January 2017)/Toyota Pixis Space (September 2011-January 2017), Daihatsu Mira (2007-Production ended)/Subaru Pleo (Production ended), Daihatsu Mira Cocoa (August 2009-2018), Daihatsu Cast (September 2015-June 2023)/Toyota Pixis Joy (August 2016-June 2023), Daihatsu Mira Tocot (June 2018-December 2023) Daihatsu Motor Kyushu's vehicl...

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March 1 Mazda to add hybrid to Familia Van, sales launch in April Daihatsu to temporarily suspend production at two plants in Japan due to earthquakes Daihatsu to temporarily suspend production at two plants in Japan in May Toyota to add to plant suspensions in Japan in June; global production forecast down to 800,000 units Daihatsu to temporarily suspend vehicle production at three plants in Japan in June Toyota temporarily suspends operations ...

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ficiency. The company will also significantly reduce emissions of exhaust gas pollutants to protect the environment. The 1.5T EVO engine uses the Miller cycle to reduce engine fuel consumption and improve thermal efficiency. In addition, atmospheric plasma coating is used to replace the traditional cast iron cylinder liner to achieve weight reduction and friction reduction at the same time, with better heat dissipation and improved knock resistan...

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e Atlas SUV and ID.4 electric SUV, is currently the only VW plant in the world without worker representation. On April 19, VW Chattanooga workers completed their voting process, which resulted in favor of United Auto Workers (UAW) union representation in their workplace. A total of 3,613 votes were cast (83.5 % of eligible employees) in the April 17-19 election, with 2,628, or 73%, voting “Yes” for UAW representation, and 985 votes, or 27%, v...

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ngine Operations for sixth-generation Small Block V-8 engine production and USD 103.5 million for the Davison Road Processing Center. On November 9, UAW Local 598 members at GM’s Flint Assembly Plant announced they narrowly voted against a proposed contract with the automaker, with 51.8% of votes cast against the proposed deal, signaling that approval of the deal is not guaranteed. Workers at GM’s other plants are expected to vote to ratify t...

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