oth 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 transferred production of engin...

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Hyundai Motor, Jeonju Plant Buses : Universe (1987-), County(2008-), County Electric (2020-) , Aero city (2008年-end of production), Green city, Aero Town (1987年-2023年), EV Elec City (2017年-), FCV Elec City (2018年-), EV Elec Citytown (2022年-); Trucks : Xcient (2013-), Xcient FCV (2020-), Mighty (1987-), Mega Truck (1998-2021), New power truck (2004-),Trago (2006-end of production), Pavise (2019-); MPV: Staria (2022-), ST1(2024-); fu...

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have a service life of more than 1.5 million kilometers, solving the technical problem of “balanced performance” for lithium batteries. Apart from the SmLFP technology, GAC Group launched several other technical feats applicable to mass production, such as Psi Operating System, ADiGO Ecosystem, Mega Waves Hybrid Modular Architecture, Mega Waves Hybrid Power System, as well as the hydrogen-powered MPV concept car SPACE. Mega Waves Hybrid Power...

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was signed with CGN Power Sales Co., Ltd. to raise the percentage of clean energy used. With regard to the construction of a smart microgrid system, a photovoltaic subsystem was built by employing high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon modules. The plant has a total installed capacity of 17.1MWp (megawatt peak) and an annual power generation of about 18 million kWh, accounting for about 25% of the total power consumption of the plant. As of Dec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/20

, big data development and decision support as well as research on vehicle safety and evaluation technologies. On July 10, the MG brand of SAIC launched the third-generation MG6. The vehicle is 4,704mm long, 1,848mm wide and 1,466mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,715mm. The vehicle is equipped with an MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T engine (maximum power output of 181PS, peak torque of 285Nm), mated to a 6MT (6-speed manual transmission) or 7-speed we...

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s for its all-new MG ONE-α compact SUV under the MG brand. MG ONE offers two series, MG ONE-α and MG ONE-β. At the same time, MG ONE-β is also open for blind preorders. The vehicle is based on the platform Sigma (SAIC Intelligence Global Modular Architecture).  The vehicle is equipped with a MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T high-power engine (maximum power output: 133kW, peak torque: 285Nm), paired with a new-generation MEGA Tech CVT325 high ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

atteries and an estimated annual capacity of installed batteries of over 10-13GWh are expected to be achieved. On July 10, the MG brand of SAIC launched the third-generation MG6. The vehicle is 4,704mm long, 1,848mm wide and 1,466mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,715mm. The vehicle is equipped with an MEGA Tech new-generation 1.5T engine (maximum power output of 181PS, peak torque of 285Nm), mated to a 6MT (6-speed manual transmission) or 7-speed we...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ists 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 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

y 21, Honda announced it will mark the 40th anniversary of the Anna Engine Plant. AEP is one of three production facilities in Ohio that are advancing the concept of flexible  motors on the same production lines. AEP has added three new processes to produce the aluminum EV battery case, including: megacasting, friction stir welding (FSW) and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) machining. When EV production begins in 2026, the EV battery case mega...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

oth 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 transferred production of engin...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Daihatsu e-Atrai EV (2026-), Daihatsu Be-go (January 2006-2012)/Toyota Rush (January 2006-2012), Daihatsu Mira (2006-Production ended)/Subaru Pleo (Production ended), Daihatsu Hijet Caddie (June 2016-2021), Daihatsu Tanto (October 2019-December 2021), Daihatsu Wake (2014-August 2022)/Toyota Pixis Mega (July 2015-August 2022) Plant No.2: Daihatsu Move (January 2019-June 2023, 2025-)/Subaru Stella (January 2019-June 2023, 2025-), Daihatsu Move ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

over utility vehicle developed, built in Brazil VW Brazil’s São José dos Pinhais plant restarts May 18, São Paulo plants now restarting May 25 VW restarts second shift in Taubaté, Brazil, though with 25% reduction in hours VW ends 2016-20 investment cycle in Brazil with inauguration of PXL megapress at Anchieta plant Volkswagen unveils 2022 Taos compact SUV for North and South America VW suspends all production in Brazil until April 5 ...

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content to 70% Volkswagen do Brasil officially starts Nivus production at Anchieta plant VW restarts second shift in Taubaté, Brazil, though with 25% reduction in hours Volkswagen opens preorders of Nivus compact SUV in Brazil VW ends 2016-20 investment cycle in Brazil with inauguration of PXL megapress at Anchieta plant Volkswagen develops prototypes for Skoda in Brazil Volkswagen launches new Nivus in Argentina VW suspends all productio...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

re until end of April in Brazil due to COVID-19 VW Brazil’s São José dos Pinhais plant restarts May 18, São Paulo plants now restarting May 25 VW restarts second shift in Taubaté, Brazil, though with 25% reduction in hours VW ends 2016-20 investment cycle in Brazil with inauguration of PXL megapress at Anchieta plant VW suspends all production in Brazil until April 5 due as COVID situation worsens VW returns to profit in South America,...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Stellantis, FCA Mexico, Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant Ram Classic/1500 (1995-2023, 2025-), Ram 2500/3500 including Ram Mega Cab version, Ram 4500/5500 and DX Chassis Cab (Mexico market); Ram ProMaster- Fiat Ducato based (2013-), Ram ProMaster EV (2023-) only for export; Stellantis (FCA)'s Truck assembly plant -Year truck plant opened: 1995 -Year van plant opened: 2013 -Investment announced since 2011: USD 1.1 billion for van plant -Employees at t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

, such as the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant which was idled earlier in 2020, or from the Spring Hill Assembly Plant, which itself terminated the third shift on July 27. On January 21, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved an amendment to General Motor’s Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credit first approved in 2009. The amendment commits GM to make USD 3.5 billion in new investment in Michigan facilities by 2029 and maintai...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

announced on October 21 that an online consultation for local citizens to express objections will be repeated for legal reasons from November 2 to November 22, and then review the objections before Tesla receives final permit approval. Tesla will produce the Model Y with front and rear single-piece mega-castings at Gigafactory Berlin. On October 20, Tesla announced that Q3 2021 was a record quarter with GAAP net income of USD 1.62 billion. The Fr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/03

go. The first model of the Mengshi brand will hit the market in 2023. Dongfeng Motor independently developed the M-TECH, an intelligent off-road architecture for Mengshi. The architecture has created a hardcore technology cluster in three fields, including the MORA skateboard off-road platform, the MEGA-POWER powertrain, and the M-ATS all-terrain solution. MEGA-POWER adopts a four-motor drive layout. It is the first power platform exceeding 1,000...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/27

of $194 million will support the machining line for the cylinder heads. The investment will also cover facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, and procurement of machinery and equipment. Expansion work will begin in July and complete in September 2011. Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) will offer $56.8 million. Other state and local tax credits and abatements will also be given, from Wayne County and Redford Township....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/02/24

included the possible the closure of up to 18 facilities, according to sources familiar with the subject. A focal point of the plan is possible closures of 10 Mopar parts and distribution centers to consolidate them into larger Amazon-like distribution centers, said the sources, with a potential “Mega Hub” at Belvidere Assembly, which Stellantis indefinitely idled in February. The parts proposal has been one of several discussions regarding t...

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