new BEV e-Transmission gear production. The Van Dyke Transmission plant will add new BEV e-Transaxle machining & assembly, and new EV motor manufacturing. The Rawsonville plant will continue production of FHEV batteries and add capacity for GEN IV batteries. The Michigan Assembly Plant will add an Autonomous Vehicle Modification Center. Ford unveiled the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, a plug-in hybrid compact crossover. The model features a 2.5-...

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t Symbioz SUV-C. The vehicle features a 145 bhp E-Tech hybrid powertrain, achieving a fuel consumption of 4.7 liters per 100 km in hybrid mode, with a range of up to 1,000 km. In terms of safety, it offers 29 driving aids, including rear automatic emergency braking, Active Driver Assist for Level 2 autonomous driving, and Predictive Hybrid Driving. Manufactured at the Valladolid plant, the Renault Symbioz is available in three trim levels. First ...

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Critical TechWorks S.A., Porto, Portugal BMW group's R&D location, responsible for development of Software, Autonomous, Connectivity and Cyber security - Number of Employees: 2,900 (as of December 2024) - Established in 2018 ...

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subsidiary to advance development of IoT based connected cars. Mahindra is also planning to enter the Chinese market together with Ssangyong. Sources say the company will consider entering the U.S. market depending on whether it can develop EVs compatible with tough ZEV regulations and competitive autonomous driving technology in markets that will increase interest. On April 16, Mando Corp. announced that it concluded a contract for supply of AD...

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ns company Anjia, had completed the engineering planning and component manufacturing phase for the paint factory of El Nasr Automotive Company. The new factory is expected to be the most advanced in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa. It utilizes advanced automotive painting technologies, including autonomous painting robots, enabling the production of one car every six minutes. On March 24, multiple sources reported that the Minister of the Publ...

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the facility features advanced automation technologies such as a fully automated press shop, an AI-driven body shop, robotic paint shops, and over 500 robots monitored via an IoT-based “Nerve Center” for real-time insights and traceability. It also utilizes Industry 4.0 technologies, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for material movement. As part of its FY 2022-27 investment cycle, Mahindra has a...

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It will impact the output of models such as the Jaguar F-Pace and Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, its factory in Nitra, Slovakia, is not affected. On April 19, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that it will invest GBP 15 billion over five years in JLR's industrial footprint, vehicle programs, autonomous, AI, and digital technologies, and people skills. Its Halewood, UK, plant will become an all-electric production facility, and its next-gen...

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It will impact the output of models such as the Jaguar F-Pace and Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, its factory in Nitra, Slovakia, is not affected. On April 19, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that it will invest GBP 15 billion over five years in JLR's industrial footprint, vehicle programs, autonomous, AI, and digital technologies, and people skills. For the Castle Bromwich site, JLR confirmed that its stamping facilities that prepare pre...

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BMW Group Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) (Munich) Small production of BMW iX5 Hydrogen (2022-) BMW group's R&D location, in charge of product development, manufacturing processes to engines, alternative drives, future materials, future mobility concepts, electro-mobility and autonomous driving, purchasing, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, aerodynamic test centre (AVZ), exterior lighting test center (Light Channel Next); acting as In...

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f shell and bearing structure. Double grippers, produced via 3D printing, are now standard for all CFRP roofs at Landshut. BMW also uses 3D-printed grippers for chassis construction, like those handling doors at Plant Regensburg. On June 18, BMW announced that its Regensburg plant has introduced an autonomous transport vehicle at its press plant. The vehicle is driverless, electric platform truck autonomously transports press tools and steel blan...

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kvich 5 into full-scale production. On May 13, Moskvich Plant, in a social media post, announced that it is exporting vehicles to Cuba. In a few months, a taxi fleet with Moskvich cars will appear in Havana. It will send 25 Moskvich 3 crossovers and 25 Moskvich 3e electric cars. It will also supply autonomous solar power plants with charging stations. Cuban specialists will undergo training at the Moskvich plant training center and receive full r...

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new BEV e-Transmission gear production. The Van Dyke Transmission plant will add new BEV e-Transaxle machining & assembly, and new EV motor manufacturing. The Rawsonville plant will continue production of FHEV batteries and add capacity for GEN IV batteries. The Michigan Assembly Plant will add an Autonomous Vehicle Modification Center. On December 19, Ford launched its 2020 line-up of Super Duty chassis cabs is featuring an available all-new 7....

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rand launches its first compact all-electric crossover SUV E-HS3 Auto Shanghai 2023: FAW Hongqi launches three divisions FAW Hongqi officially launches new HS3 compact crossover SUV Hongqi, China starts assembly of HS5 crossovers in Belarus FAW accelerates demonstrative application of Hongqi autonomous vehicles FAW Hongqi obtains first license for testing of autonomous driving on open roads in Hainan Province Over 7,000 employees at FAW’...

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announced that Hyundai Motor India Engineering Centre (HMIE) in Hyderabad will collaborate closely with the Hyundai-Kia Namyang R&D Centre in Korea to develop vehicles customized for the Indian market. HMIE's role will expand to become a hub for future mobility research, including electrification, autonomous driving, and voice recognition technology in local Indian languages. A new test facility construction commenced last year. Hyundai Motors w...

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ing and carbon reduction technologies at its plants GAC Aion protects the plant environment GAC Aion takes measures to manage waste GAC Group takes waste water management measures GAC Aion realizes sustainable packaging 100% equity interests in GMMC transferred to GAC Aion JV between GAC Aion, DiDi Autonomous Driving granted business license Auto China 2024: GAC Group sub-brands to exhibit latest corporate strategies, new models Auto China 2024: ...

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rm. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine (maximum power output of 110kW, peak torque of 220Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In addition, some versions of the vehicle have an intelligent scenario system and a series of Level-2 autonomous driving functions for application in various scenarios (including an 360-degree panoramic imaging system for automated parking).   On Aug...

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uro VI emissions standard, and its fuel consumption is as low as 6.3 liters per 100 km. Daimler has invested EUR 25 million in the two German van plants in Dusseldorf and Ludwigsfelde for production of the new Sprinter. On August 29, Mercedes Benz announced that its Düsseldorf plant will introduce autonomous robots to improve efficiency and cut energy use. A robo-dog named “Aris” detects compressed air leaks, helping fix them early and savin...

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ul software to accelerate and brake the S-Class independently and ensure that it stays reliably on track. One of its highlights is an all-new and highly efficient engine range with a series of new technologies for electrification of the powertrain. “Intelligent Drive” takes another step towards autonomous driving. The start of production for the new S-Class brings the introduction of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and Industry 4.0 s...

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Saike Ruipu Power Battery System Co., Ltd. Power Battery System (2022-); SAIC's battery plant (Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Prefecture), start production in 2022 - The construction has officially started on May 31, 2022. The total planned land area of the project is about 413,333 square meters, with a total investment of 5.5 billion yuan. - The company was established on Apr. 15, 2022. SAIC-GM-Wuling breaks ground on 20GWh EV battery s...

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Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. On May 11, Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-...

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