up is considering building one of six gigafactories in the Czech Republic to produce battery cells for battery-electric vehicles (BEV). The Pilsen–Líně site is only location in the Czech Republic that would meet the needs of a gigafactory in terms of size, water resources or essential transport infrastructure. If the VW Group confirms the project, it will be the largest private investment in the history of the independent Czech Republic. With...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

tment Promotion Certificate to Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing Thailand. This followed the approval of its project to invest THB 1 billion to start local assembly of BEVs and batteries by 2026, which will involve collaboration with Thai companies, supporting the development of local suppliers and EV infrastructure, including charging stations. With local production to be conducted under its partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly, details on...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/01

e, the C3 Aircross brings total well-being of body and mind. The new model is equipped with modern technologies including 12 driver assistance systems such as the head-up display and the Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent systems. It also equipped with 4 connectivity technologies such as wireless charging for smartphone. The C3 Aircross is available with 3 petrol and 2 diesel engines; PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engines (130, 110, 82) and BlueHD...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/31

or USD 705.6 million XPeng to improve overall product safety, quality levels with TÜV Rheinland Xpeng to collaborate with BASF SE Xiaopeng Motors announced that it will launch the G3 smart connected SUV in 2018 Xiaopeng Motors launches Xiaopeng G3 electric connected SUV Xiaopeng Motors’ 30 supercharging stations are now operational 1 Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automotive and Huami Corporation reach agreement to partner on connecting smart cars with w...

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n the first half of 2021. By placing its large capacity battery under the floor, the UX300e has a low center of gravity and achieves a cruising range of 400km. Furthermore, the latest connected technology is adopted; the remaining battery charge and driving range are displayed, and the necessity of charging can be confirmed via smartphone with dedicated app. Production will be carried out by Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. at the Miyata Plant. Toyota M...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/30

d to the INEOS Grenadier. The vehicle will be offered in two powertrain options including an all-electric powertrain (BEV) and a low-emission range-extender electric option. The range-extender option will consist of a small gasoline engine driving a generator to sustain battery charge when external charging is unavailable. The confirmation of the alternative powertrain details and launch timings are expected by autumn 2024. On March 2, multiple s...

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S. and Canada Nissan lowers pricing of top models in U.S. as tariffs arrive Nissan halting production for two weeks at Smyrna plant due to semiconductor shortage Nissan extends shutdown at Smyrna, Aguascalientes plants due to COVID at chip supplier Nissan launches restyled 2023 LEAF in U.S., with charging by Wallbox Nissan Australia announces new Nissan Pathfinder Nissan stops building Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier for Can...

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e of comprehensive services. Toyota Motor Corporation launched its partially upgraded Crown Royal luxury sedan on October 1. The ITS Connect, a world-first safety package for a mass-market model, is available using a dedicated frequency of 760 MHz. ITS Connect uses vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to provide driver with the kind of safety information that cannot be picked up by onboard sensors. This includes informat...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/27

art of the industrial plan for Italy 2019-2021 in which a total of EUR 5 billion. After presenting, in collaboration with Terna, the development in Mirafiori of the largest V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) pole, which aims to connect an entire fleet of 700 electric cars (500 BEV), connected to a bidirectional charging infrastructure that will be able to make 25 Megawatts available to the grid for energy balancing services, FCA today announces two other stra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

uction facility in Korea. Together, these facilities will provide Kia with an annual PBV production capacity of 250,000 units, reinforcing its ambition to establish a global PBV production hub. To support construction of the PBV-dedicated facilities, Kia is investing approximately KRW 4 trillion in infrastructure and research and development, further driving the global expansion of its PBV business. Kia plans to reveal a redesigned "Forte" compac...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

ted and ventilated rear seats with massage functions, as well as leg and footrests. On August 16, Astana Motors announced that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car is officially available for purchase in Kazakhstan. The vehicle is imported from Korea. The vehicle sale will help Astana Motors to develop charging infrastructure in Kazakhstan. Astana Motors equipped all Hyundai dealerships in Almaty with charging stations, and in September 2023, it will...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/25

igent connectivity GAC Group to launch demonstrative operation of Toyota’s hydrogen energy vehicles Autonomous driving startup Pony.ai joins GAC Group and others to establish Guangdong Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center GAC Group forms strategic partnership with State Grid EV in NEV charging and other fields GAC Group forms strategic partnership with SAIC in technological R&D and other fields Construction of test center for intel...

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tion plant in Kaliningrad Avtotor, Russia finishes construction of electric motors and electronic control systems plants Avtotor, Russia joins working group for development of electric transport Avtotor develops cooperation with Russian universities for import substitution Avtotor, Russia creates infrastructure for foundry and mechanical plant Avtotor, Russia to commission new building for painting plastic products Avtotor, Russia maintains le...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

as added the new "Fuga Hybrid," a hybrid version of its Fuga luxury sedan, based on its original hybrid technology to be launched on the domestic market on November 2. It adopts Nissan's original simple one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system, combined with lithium-ion batteries featuring quick charging and discharging performance. Thus created is a highly responsive, high efficiency system for quick shifting to optimal driving mode from low ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ompletion and commissioning, the site will achieve a sales revenue of CNY 15.6 billion and establish complete upstream and downstream industrial chains for raw materials and terminal products. Xingneng intelligent energy products will be applied to energy storage power plants and new energy storage infrastructure. On March 11, Geely Holding Group announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Sinopec in Beijing. ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

otor all-new models to have Baidu AVP functions and arrive on market in 2021 WM Motor receives investments of CNY 10 billion from SAIC Motor, Baidu and others WM Motor unveils third all-new intelligent battery electric SUV WM Motor partners with Enel X on export of electric vehicles and supply of charging infrastructure WM Motor forms strategic partnership with MS regarding vehicle exports and manufacturing WM Motor will obtain CNY 11.5 billion...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ction of its MPV and the Staria minivan by mid-2025. The range is set to cover mid-to-large SUVs in the future. Initially, the annual production scale is said to start at 20,000 units, with plans for gradual increase. Hyundai’s plans in Malaysia also include expanding local EV sales, launching EV charging infrastructure, and building battery production facilities. Reported on December 4, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/18

f powertrain options, including turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI), and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid) variants. The plug-in hybrid models have an electric range of up to 100 km. All eHybrid versions will have faster AC charging, and for the first time, DC charging will be available as a standard feature. According to the Volkswagen Group's Sustainability Report 2022 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

CVT, while a 3.5-liter V-6 engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new 9-speed automatic transmission. The sedan is available also with "Accord Plug-In Hybrid" combining a 2.0-liter engine with two motors. The PHV model is installed with a 120 kW motor and a 6kWh lithium-ion battery. Charging from a 120 volt outlet takes less than four hours, and from a 240 volt outlet less than one and a half hours. Its range in the electric mode ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ANS intelligent navigation system that features 360-degree full-fusion perception covering expressways, urban areas and parking lots; the Huawei DriveONE dual-motor 4WD system that has a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 3.98 seconds; and a CATL ternary lithium battery pack that has a maximum charging power of 240kW and a range of 200km on a 10-minute charge. On August 8, Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr Technology) started acc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17