re are also two engine plants: in Aguascalientes, Mexico and in Resende, Brazil, in addition to two R&D Centers, one Design Center, 19,000 employees and more than 700 distributors.  On January 30 it was announced that the Nissan plant in Resende, Brazil, installed eight new robots in the paint and plastic areas, four of them working on the underbody protection, applying sealing and a protective mask against noise and small impacts on the chassis...

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July 29, the new Russian brand TENET unveiled its first model, the TENET T8, a seven-seater urban crossover. The front of the TENET T8 features a large chrome-trimmed grille with a unique checkered pattern, giving it a bold and refined look. It comes with a high-tech LED headlights made from molded plastic, offering 50% lower energy use and 30% better illumination than halogen lights. The vehicle’s dashboard blends classic and modern design, us...

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hanism and government-enterprise communication mechanism to promote the settlement of XPeng’s upstream and downstream industrial chain project in the city. In addition, XPeng signed 6 auto parts projects to be built in Zhaoqing High-tech Zone, including Rainbow Metal Technologies, Taicang Yicheng Plastic, Guangzhou Anolly, and Tenglong Auto Parts, which indicated that the construction of XPeng’s auto parts industrial park began. On August 10,...

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it will recall the "Chevrolet Cruze" cars that were manufactured at the Lordstown, Ohio plant from September 2010 to May 2012. The recall affects a total of 475,148, including 413,418 in the U.S., 61,299 in Canada and 701 in Israel. The fires can break out when engine fluids leak and drop onto hot plastic seals under the engine. On August 4, Taiwan's Foxconn announced it had struck a deal to sell the former GM production plant in Lordstown, Ohio...

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as forklifts. It also reduces Scope 3 indirect emissions, including the initial fueling of gas-powered vehicles delivered to customers and those operated by Scania's logistics division, LOTS. On May 7, Scania Brazil announced that it now makes the front grilles known as "T-bone" using recycled PET plastic. It is produced at its São Bernardo do Campo factory. Scania’s Brazilian procurement team worked with local suppliers who collect and recyc...

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it is able to provide to Marcoplo. The two companies are located near to each other in Caxias do Sul. On September 18, Marcopolo confirmed that it has partially resumed production at its Ana Rech plant in Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The plant had been idled since a fire on September 3 that destroyed the plastic component manufacturing area. Marcopolo has defined a gradually increasing production schedule as it ramps up to meet customer demand. On Febr...

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Co., Ltd., plans to increase capital in Foshan Jinhui Hi-Technology Co., Ltd, a joint venture manufacturing diaphragm for lithium ion batteries and build a new plant in Foshu Industry Park, Sanshui Foshan. The ownership ratio in Foshan Jinhui Hi-Technology Co., Ltd. will be 48.125 percent by Foshan Plastic, 39.375 percent by BYD and 12.5 percent by Foshan Jinkeda. The 30,200-square-meter plant will be completed in 18 months. The new plant will bo...

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h, Porsche has developed a new production process in Zuffenhausen in cooperation with Tesa SE. The bodywork holes needed for corrosion protection are now sealed much more effectively; these holes are needed so that the paint shop can reach all the hollow spaces. The innovative solution involves the plastic plugs previously used being replaced with sticky pads. The all-electric Taycan is the first vehicle in the world to feature this new process. ...

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ronmental assessment information of the joint venture disclosed by Hubei Environmental Protection Bureau. The two companies will build a plant capable of producing 150,000 passenger vehicles a year in Huangjinkou, Hanyang District, Wuhan City, having a stamping, welding, coating and assembly lines, plastic processing facilities, engine production facilities and a research and development center. When it will be operational the plant will produce ...

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022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. According to the report, Geely Holding Group has adpoted recycled materials in its mainstream models. For example, the Geometry E uses recycled PET fiber, which has passed the GRS global recycling standard certification, in its cowl insulation, while plastic material filled with plant stalk is used to make the door fender; the body of the Zeekr 001 consists of 15% renewable steel sheet materials an...

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022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. According to the report, Geely Holding Group has adpoted recycled materials in its mainstream models. For example, the Geometry E uses recycled PET fiber, which has passed the GRS global recycling standard certification, in its cowl insulation, while plastic material filled with plant stalk is used to make the door fender; the body of the Zeekr 001 consists of 15% renewable steel sheet materials an...

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production system in Brazil by first transferring production of the Fit, followed by other models, from the Sumaré plant, with the completion of the transfers expected in 2021. The Sumare plant has received recent investments to enhance its engine assembly processes, including casting, machining, plastic injection, quality engineering, industrial planning and logistics. The Sumare location also remains as the headquarters of Honda South America...

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Nissan Motor, Zama Operation Center Mass-production trial of new models; Manufacturing and installation of stamping dies, body assembly equipment, and plastic molding dies; Development of motors and inverters for electric cars and models equipped with e-POWER Nissan's facility, responsible for mass-production trial, etc. - Site area: 308,628 square meters Nissan's Zama Operation Center emits 14 tons of PRTR-substances According to Nissan Motor Co...

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Volkswagen AG, Brunswick (Braunschweig) Plant Chassis components, Axles, Plastic parts; Battery system for e-up! (2013-); Battery systems for PHV (2014-), Battery pack for PHV; Battery systems for MEB (Modular Electric Toolkit) (2019-), Battery pack for MEB; Steering systems, Brake systems for MEB (2026-planning) VW's components and battery plant - Number of Employees: around 7,000 (as of July 2024) - Additional investment: EUR 300 million for ...

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ERS Auto PJSC under the SPIC will increase from RUB 7 to 9.9 billion. As per the SPIC, SOLLERS Auto undertakes to ensure a high level of localization of new products, including the launch of diesel engine production, stamping production, localization of key electronic modules, chassis elements, and plastic products. A significant part of the localization program for the project will be implemented through the development of existing ones, as well...

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electric cars from 2025, plans investment of GBP 2.5 billion Bentley expands additive manufacturing capacity at Crewe plant in UK Bentley to launch a new vehicle on May 10, 2022 Bentley to hire 100 engineers to focus on electrical competencies Bentley becomes the first company to secure "Net Zero Plastic to Nature" certification Bentley to launch new design language with Bentley Mulliner Batur Bentley to soon start production of Bentayga Extend...

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n capacity of the "500" will be expanded from 500 to 750 units a day. Reportedly, Fiat’s vehicle production in Europe faces delays due to components shortage. Iveco’s plant in Spain and Maserati’s plant located neaｒ Turin have stopped production because Selmat Automotive stopped delivery of plastic components. The Iveco facility did not operate as of May 14, while Maserati’s plant was partially open. And the facility in Serbia, which bu...

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ne per day, first went into production at the LFA Works within the carmaker's Motomachi plant in December 2010. Future Lexus vehicles will reflect the technological skills gained during the development and production of the LFA — particularly the manufacturing know-how for carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts. Toyota Motor Corporation has released a fully-redesigned version of the Crown Majesta for the first time in 4 years and 5 months. As th...

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Africa Volkswagen Group South Africa produces 2-millionth unit of Polo and Polo Vivo Volkswagen South Africa announces line up for 2023 VWSA built the 100 000th unit of the current Polo Volkswagen expands investment in African market to boost growth Volkswagen SA takes measures against plastic pollution VW South Africa's Kariega plant increases daily production and plans to pursue carbon neutrality goals Volkswagen South Africa expor...

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motor achieves a maximum efficiency of 96.8% and has been certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. The hybrid electronic control system achieves a maximum efficiency of 98.8% and, thanks to the latest high-power IGBT chip and the OreoPACK double-sided heat dissipation plastic sealing technology, a two-thirds reduction in size and a 25% reduction in thermal resistance losses. The Wuling Motors globally pioneered elec...

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