would get USD 3 billion for EV trucks, vans, batteries in proposed contract Lordstown Motors hires ex-Tesla director to build electric Endurance truck Lordstown Motors startup purchases GM plant in Ohio to build Endurance EV pickup Workhorse licenses EV technology to Lordstown Motors, production space sharing possible GM to loan Lordstown Motors USD 40 million to help launch electric truck Lordstown Motors to debut Endurance electric pickup ...

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re electric drive housing of iX3 in Steyr plant BMW starts production of E-drive train for the fully-electric models BMW iX and BMW i4 On February 1, BMW Group announced the completion of the new halls for future e-drive production at Steyr plant, which has around 60,000 square meters of production space. The pre-series production is planned for starting in July. Around 300 items of plant and equipment worth EUR 500 million will be installed. The...

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tive Cells Company (ACC) announced that its first Gigafactory, built on Stellantis’ former Française de Mécanique site, is well underway, in line with its planned road map. By mid-September, the slabs and covered enclosure of the main building will be completed which should allow it to provide space for the process teams to start implementing the production material before the end of the year. It is targeting the start of battery production ...

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imately 140 units since production began near the end of 2022. PepsiCo received 36 units by March 2023, and Tesla had about 100 Semis in its own fleet to deliver components between plants, according to Tesla vehicle engineering chief Lars Moravy in December 2023. Tesla has been building the Semi in space around Gigafactory Nevada until a dedicated assembly building is built at the site. UPS is still waiting for any of the 125 units of the Semi it...

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he company will end production of the Troller T4 jeep by the end of September. Troller has released its new T4 Trail model that promises to expand the model's off-road capability with accessories that allow for more severe use, such as a snorkel for improved water-fording, mud flaps that extend the space of the wheel housings, steel-framed bumpers, enhanced shackle supports, and preparation for the installation of a towing winch. The T4, built at...

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e Freightliner Cascadia heavy truck in Saltillo, Mexico, numerous component suppliers also arrived at the Alianza Industrial Park in Ciudad Derramadero. The Daimler Truck complex, including its own assembly plant and supplier companies, occupies more than 600,000 square meters of production-related space. Over the years, the just-in-time production model evolved to a just-in –line model, requiring the same suppliers to install parts on the line...

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t its Brazilian sites. In Brazil, the up! has been produced at the Taubate plant since January 2013 and the latest Golf will be produced at the Curitiba plant from 2015. On October 15, VW annoucned the models set to be unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. The New Jetta, new Fox Pepper concept, new SpaceFox, new Space Cross, Saveiro Surf and Amarok Dark Label will be exhibited at the show. Volkswagen Brazil launched the updated Gol hatchback and ...

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. The Rongguang model is the brand's first electric logistics vehicle. The 252km-cruising-range model of the vehicle has sealed rear side windows. The 300km-cruising-range model is available in a panel van version and a passenger car version. Rongguang vehicle has a wheelbase of 3,050mm and a cargo space of 5,100L. It is equipped with a 42kWh battery and supports AC charging as well as DC fast charging. On May 25, the Wuling brand of SAIC GM held...

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riving in a race. On August 15 Shanghai General Motors released the ATS-L, a long wheel base model of the Cadillac ATS luxury sport sedan. The ATS-L is built in China based on the imported ATS that went on sale late 2013. The ATS-L's wheelbase is 2,860 mm, 85 mm longer than the ATS, creating larger space in leg room and above the head. There are two types of 2.0-liter direct injection engine for the ATS-L, both mated to a six-speed automatic tran...

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Volkswagen do Brasil, Sao Jose dos Pinhais Plant VW Golf (-2019), Fox (-2021), CrossFox (-2021), Fox GP (-2021), SpaceFox GP (-2021), T-Cross (2019-), Virtus (2025 -), Tarok (2026 - planning); Audi A3 Sedan (2015-2020), Q3 (2016-2019, 2022-), Q3 Sportback (2022-); Rear axle, Front end assembly Stampings Passenger car assembly and stamping plant - Number of Employees: 1,984 (as of Dec., 2024) - Investments:   2024-2028: BRL 3 billion (around USD...

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Stellantis Hordain (formerly Sevel Nord, Hordain Plant) Peugeot Expert (1995-), Traveller (2016-), 807 (2002-2014), EV e-Expert (2020-), EV e-Traveller (2020-), e-Expert Hydrogen plug-in FCV (Production suspended); Citroen Jumpy (1995-), SpaceTourer (2016-), C8 (2002-2014), ë-Jumpy EV (2020-), EV ë-SpaceTourer (2020-), ë-Jumpy Hydrogen plug-in FCV (Production suspended); Fiat Van Scudo (1995-2016, 2021-), EV e-Scudo (2021-), Fiat Ulysse (19...

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ounted solar panel system. The installation will be owned and operated by Lightsource Renewable Energy Limited, the UK’s leading solar energy generator. Over 20,000 solar panels with a capacity of 5MW are being fixed to the roof of Bentley’s factory in Crewe, making use of 3.45 hectares of roof space. It is anticipated that at peak generation times, the system will produce up to 40% of Bentley’s energy requirements and reduce CO2 usage by o...

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t off-roader developed over six years. The BJ40 is available in three types priced from CNY 146,800 to CNY 186,800 and in six body colors. The car is powered by a 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It employs a part-time 4WD layout. Its 276-liter luggage space can be expanded to 600 liters when the second row is folded. The BJ40 features an in-vehicle system to display data necessary for off-road drivi...

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models under the Mercedes-EQ brand in China by the end of 2021, among which 3 models will be produced in China. On April 18, Daimler announced that the all-new EQB will make its debut at Auto Shanghai 2021. The new EQB (length/width/height: 4,684/1,834/1,667 millimetres) offers a generous amount of space and a maximum boot capacity of 1,710 litres thanks to having the long wheelbase of 2,829 millimetres. The EQB range will include several models ...

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50 billion yuan to 2020. Main production items are cars with smaller engine capacity and green vehicles using new energy. Changan Auto displayed three concept cars, 15 commercial models, three high-efficiency, energy-saving engines and two transmissions for the first time at the Auto Shanghai, in a space of over 1,600 sq. m. The automaker also unveiled its state-of-the-art technologies in four fields: the InCall in-vehicle information system, the...

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e is 245hp and the maximum torque is 317 Nm. Chongqing Changan Automobile announced a small-type van "Changan Star 4500" and began to accept advance purchase orders in July 2008. This bus is positioned between a light-duty bus and a minivan with an overall body length of 4,400mm and has an internal space of 4.83 cubic meters (length 3,240mm x width 1,465mm x height 1,350mm). The vehicle is powered by a new 1.3-liter gasoline engine developed by t...

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ced that the new B-Class hit the market on August 30. The new B-Class is available in two types priced at 278,000 yuan or 328,000 yuan. It measures 4,359 mm long, 1,786 mm wide, 1,557 mm high with the wheelbase of 2,699 mm, which is 79 mm shorter than the previous generation. Meanwhile, its luggage space has been expanded by 15 liters to 1,545 liters. Its power comes from the 1.6-liter four-cylinder direct injection turbo engine featuring the thi...

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Zhejiang LEVC Automobile Co., Ltd. (formerly Zhejiang Englon Automobile Co., Ltd.) LEVC: MPV LEVC TX5 EV (2018-), MPV LEVC TX5 REV (2018-), MPV LEVC TX5 PHV (2022-), EV MPV Xspace/L380 (2024-); Lynk&Co: PHV SUV 900 (2025-); LCVs, Pickup Trucks, High-end Luxury Commercial Vehicles; Geely New Energy Vehicles's Yiwu Plant (Zhejiang Province) - The project covers an area of 477,000 aquare meters with a total investment of CNY 7.2 billion and a produc...

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ey 5 chip. The Max model features two Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips and two NVIDIA Orin-X chips, with a total computing power of 508TOPS. On June 19, Li Auto announced the recent holding of the first Family Tech Day at its Changzhou site in Jiangsu, important achievements in the R&D of intelligent space, intelligent driving, and high-voltage battery electric platforms, and the future launch of the Li MEGA, its first battery electric vehicle (BEV...

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sion L” model to the lineup of its flagship Lexus brand MPV “LM” (Japanese specifications). The second-generation LM was completely redesigned in 2023, and in Japan, a four-seat “EXECUTIVE” version was launched in the same year. The newly added six-seat version pursues a relaxing interior space that respects personal feelings even when transporting a large number of passengers. The distance between the front, rear, left and right occupa...

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