phasis on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which are the foundation of autonomous driving. Function: Benchmark in the production and export of automotive software; laboratories in partnership with Northeast universities dedicated to developing onboard electronics and vehicle connectivity; focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the foundation of autonomous driving. - Investment:   ・2015 - 2023 : BRL 35 million (approx. ...

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he stress test goes well, the automaker will begin the production of vehicles and parts as soon as possible. The stress test covers SAIC Motor’s vehicles, parts and logistics divisions such as SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company, SAIC Volkswagen, SAIC GM, HUAYU Automotive, and Anji Logistics. It focuses on areas such as manpower guarantee, supply chain guarantee, logistics guarantee, closed production management, and epidemic prevention measur...

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tionize inefficient internal workflows, and axe projects unable to improve corporate financial performance in the short term. The company is actively pushing for financing. On February 14, Zeekr Technology Group, composed of Lynk & Co and Zeekr, was established. In 2025, Zeekr Technology Group will focus on technology innovation, product value, and market development. Product value: In 2025, Lynk & Co and Zeekr will introduce 2 and 3 new models. ...

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he name of the new A-segment car, volume plans, and timing of introduction are to be announced at a future date. On June 15, Toyota Motor Manufacturing announced sustainability goals for its Kolín plant in the Czech Republic, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and zero CO2 emissions by 2040. The focus will be on reducing energy consumption, shifting to emission-free sources, and improving technological efficiency. The plant will gradually repl...

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Kosice plant is planned to start in 2023, with equipment and production lines installed during 2024. Series production of next-generation, pure electric Volvo cars is scheduled to start in 2026. On May 4, Volvo Cars announced plans to further accelerate its ongoing transformation, with an increased focus on its cost optimization and resource efficiency initiative. It will restructure and change ways of working in certain parts of the organization...

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off-road SUV, and will achieve full electric hybridization of its models. The Exceed brand will fully implement the high-end strategic deployment. The Chery New Energy brand will launch one new compact SUV and three upgraded and iterated products, and plans to launch the iCar sub-brand, which will focus on the markets of small- and medium-sized battery electric vehicles and range-extended NEVs, before the Auto Shanghai 2023. The Jetour brand wil...

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se of the project, located in the Upper Rhine Valley, will include a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the construction of geothermal renewable energy assets for Stellantis' facility, carried out by Vulcan which will also assess the potential for lithium production. If successful, the next phase will focus on 3D seismic exploration and more advanced studies and development. Subject to a successful PFS, Stellantis, and Vulcan aim to develop the proj...

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work and production. On May 10, WM Motor signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Chengtong Ecology Co., Ltd. (Chengtong Ecology) in Beijing. Chengtong Ecology will recover and recycle about 90,000 tons of batteries in 150,000 existing New Energy Vehicles of WM Motor, and will focus on developing the businesses of lithium battery recycling and ecological and environmental protection to promote cooperation on such projects as...

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Ford Motor, Michigan Assembly Plant Ford Focus (2010-2018), Focus Electric (2011-2018), Focus ST (2012-2018), C-Max Hybrid (2012-2018), C-MAX Energi (2012-2018), Ranger (2018-), Ranger Raptor (2023-), Bronco (2021-), Bronco Raptor (2022-) Pickup truck and SUV assembly plant - Year opened: 1957 - Investment announced since 2019: USD 2.1 billion - Employees as of July 2025: 6,073 on three shifts Ford introduces new F-150 at NAIAS, a...

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ll transfer some of the R&D functions from the Japanese centers to Thailand, and will increase the number of employees for the R&D section from 50 to 100 in 2015. It is the first time for Mitsubishi Motors to conduct R&D in ASEAN countries, following Japan, the U.S., and China. R&D in Thailand will focus on the following areas: quality improvement at the development stage by evaluating durability, evaluation of marketability and design, developme...

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hicles by 2020 include a hybrid version of the F-150 pickup, which will be built at the Dearborn Truck Plant and sold in North America and Middle East markets. Ford will also build one of two new hybrid police vehicles at its Chicago Assembly plant. Separately, the Michigan Assembly Plant where the Focus is currently produced will build two new truck products. On August 9, Ford introduced its 2018 F-150 lineup with advanced powertrains, updating ...

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the Leaf name. As part of Nissan’s strategy to begin building EVs at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, starting now in 2028, it has abandoned plans to produce a compact EV. On January 22, Nissan North America spokesperson, Brian Brockman, confirmed the change in plans, saying the Canton plant is focusing on other EV projects that can be expected to produce more units. In February 2022, Nissan said it would build two new Nissan and Infiniti EV ...

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ed by alliance partner Renault, will continue to produce vehicles, including the upcoming Niágara pickup project. The Morelos plant will maintain one line for Frontier and Navara pickups, while a second line, used for additional passenger car volumes, will be shut down by year-end. Nissan will now focus on commercial operations in Argentina, maintaining its dealership network and customer services, along with upcoming product launches. Nissan La...

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oped by its subsidiary FTXT, has arrived at the Iracemápolis plant for inspections and validation before practical evaluations. Initial tests will be conducted in partnership with Brazilian universities, including USP, which operates hydrogen refueling infrastructure using ethanol. The trials will focus on knowledge transfer and collaboration with research institutions, with the vehicle undergoing proving ground tests to assess suspension, perfo...

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tation and safeguarding of the Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Gaggenau will develop into a competence centre for electric drive components as well as the assembly of hydrogen-based fuel cell drive components. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel is expanding its current focus on commercial vehicle axles and will become a competence centre for electric drive systems. The Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim is focusing on ...

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mance NMC batteries with its proprietary C2C circular value-chain development platform.  Gotion-InoBat-Batteries (GIB) transaction is the first such major investment by a top-tier Chinese global battery maker in a European premier startup. GIB will utilize a transformative development approach and focus on the localization of the battery value chain for its customers, with an initial focus on the CEE locations, and Morocco for the creation of gr...

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d will have a refuel time of fewer than 15 minutes. The fuel cells will be supplied by cellcentric – the joint venture between the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. On September 14, cellcentric and MAHLE signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of fuel cell technology. The cooperation focuses on the development and series production of the system component flat membrane humidifier. Among other things, the innovation improves the dur...

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ns, and give their opinion on the project. On July 5, Verkor and Startec Energy announced the signing of a partnership protocol to industrialize high-performance batteries for electric mobility. The two companies will develop specific battery packs and address various markets. The cooperation will focus on the development and marketing of high-performance battery packs, focusing on the search for industrial excellence. For the two partners, this...

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to be announced in the following months. Access to localized lithium refining capacity will enable Verkor to access a much wider source of potential lithium feedstock. Viridian Lithium's battery-grade lithium products are expected to have the lowest CO2 intensity in the world. Viridian Lithium will focus on refining and converting low-carbon lithium salts, with innovative and efficient purification, conversion, and recovery processes. On June 29,...

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The transition work took eight months and completed in May, 2013. The first truck, which gave start to the production of heavy vehicles of new model range, became the Volvo FMX in a performance of "chassis" 6x6. It's equipped with an 11-liter Euro-5 engine that generates 410hp.The Kaluga Plant will focus on the production of heavy series over 16 tons. Specifically, it will produce the Volvo FM suburban and regional transport, communal vehicle, th...

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