Beijing, where the Mach PHREV technology and the Aeolus L7 plug-in hybrid SUV, the first model to employ this technology, were unveiled and debuted, respectively. The Mach PHREV technology is compatible with plug-in hybrid, range-extending, and battery electric powertrains, delivering a fuel-power conversion efficiency as high as 3.66kWh/L. The Aeolus L7 delivers a combined system power of 265kW, a combined system torque of 615Nm, an electric-mo...

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a USD 50 refundable fee. The standard two-door truck can be expanded to a larger-capacity, SUV-like vehicle with additional components. On April 24 in Long Beach, California, Slate Auto presented its 2-seat EV pickup, which will be produced in a single configuration from the factory, with available conversion modules to create a 5-seat crossover or SUV. Troy, Michigan-based Slate will manufacture the truck at a renovated factory in the Midwest, a...

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also launch at the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan before the end of the year. The production launch in Chattanooga (USA) and at the plant in the German city of Emden is planned for 2022. On October 14, VW announced that it is working flat out on the transformation to the e-mobility era and the conversion of plants to e-mobility. VW has now ordered more than 1,400 robots from Japanese manufacturer FANUC for its production facilities at Chatta...

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t 1, which produces the Trailblazer, a key export vehicle, will continue to operate normally. As a result, the 1,200 employees at the Bupyeong Plant 2 will be divided into 700 at the Changwon Plant and 500 at the Bupyeong 1st Plant. However, due to regional characteristics, the application rate for conversion to the Changwon plant is low. On January 30, GM said it planned to launch six new and upgraded models in Korea in 2023. GM will launch the ...

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ed Stellantis projects will serve to finance the Madrid, Vigo, and Zaragoza plants, and add up to a total of EUR 63.75 million. On December 5, Stellantis Spain signed the new Stellantis Madrid collective agreement for 2024-2027, supported by 91% of worker representatives. The agreement includes the conversion of numerous contracts to permanent part-time status, implementation of flexibility mechanisms for competitiveness, introduction of a new pr...

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ncluding electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models will be built on the STLA-MEDIUM platform. The Atessa plant will launch the “Stellantis CustomFit” conversion program and begin producing EVs by late 2024. Starting in 2027, it will also produce a new large van designed to compete globally. The Mode...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/19

ncluding electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models will be built on the STLA-MEDIUM platform. The Atessa plant will launch the “Stellantis CustomFit” conversion program and begin producing EVs by late 2024. Starting in 2027, it will also produce a new large van designed to compete globally. The Mode...

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halt of production. On March 28, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that final preparations are being made at the Hannover plant for full production of the new ID. Buzz. These include training over 5,000 employees in the making of electric vehicles. In parallel with this, some initial conversion work for future all-electric premium Audi and Bentley vehicles has already begun. A new production hall is being erected for this in the he...

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on March 5, it has expanded its portfolio of CNG/LPG product offerings. The new Transit and Transit Connect range will add CNG/LPG models when it goes on sale later 2013. 2013MY Ford Super Duty pickups, E-Series vans and medium-duty F-Series variants are offering factory-prepped engines for CNG/LPG conversion. Ford and Navistar reported in the fiscal year 2012 statement of accounts, they are terminating the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture effect...

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ed: 2001 Announced investment since 2014: over USD 738 million Employees as of May 2024: 1,075 GM receives USD 500 million from DOE for electrification of Lansing Grand River plant NorthStar Clean Energy opens Arkansas solar farm to power three GM plants U.S. government rushing to finalize EV plant conversion grants Cadillac introduces all-new 2020 CT4 sedan being built at Lansing Grand River plant in U.S. GM to add more than 1,200 jobs at Lansi...

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and stamping plant - Employees as of June 2024: 2,532 on two shifts; total includes satellite stamping plant - Investment announced since 2017: CAD 325 million - Established in 1986. Chrysler acquired the plant from AMC in August 1987 Dodge offers Challenger specials before Brampton plant shuts for conversion on December 31 Unifor declares October 29 strike deadline for Stellantis contract deal Unifor ratifies agreement with Stellantis, new inves...

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JAC inaugurates new production lines at Mexico plant JAC interested in producing Olinia EVs in Mexico JAC increases production capacity by 30% at Hidalgo plant in Mexico On April 13, JAC Mexico began sales of the new electric E 10X Cargo, a commercial version of the JAC E 10X city car. The special conversion of the E 10X Cargo is carried out at the Giant Motors Latin America assembly plant in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo and is marketed exclusively ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/15

m) to conduct joint research into the mobility of the future. The Future Driveline Campus was officially opened for it. The parties will share their existing infrastructure at previous locations and create new laboratories at the Campus Future Driveline on the MAN factory premises in Nuremberg. The conversion of the laboratories was started at the beginning of 2022. Five test benches have already been set up and put into operation. A total of eig...

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ncluding electric DS N°8, Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS 7 from 2025. Three of these i.e., Jeep, Gamma, and DS7 will also be hybrids, significantly increasing production volumes. These models will be built on the STLA-MEDIUM platform. The Atessa plant will launch the “Stellantis CustomFit” conversion program and begin producing EVs by late 2024. Starting in 2027, it will also produce a new large van designed to compete globally. The Mode...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/13

is Nissan's first E100 flex-fuel vehicle capable of running on both petrol and ethanol. Renault announced it will make an investment of one billion reals during the three years from 2010 through 2012. By modifying specifications of its compact SUV "Duster" to meet market needs in Brazil, including conversion to a flexible fuel vehicle, Renault will commence its production in early 2011 for domestic sales and exports to Argentina, Chile and Mexic...

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edition, and the recommended retail price ranges from CNY 345,800 to CNY 355,800. The EH300 is equipped with Beijing New Energy’s electrical system (comprised of an electric motor, battery, and ECU), e-Motion Drive, and a ternary lithium-ion battery that has a 96% electric energy to drive energy conversion rate. The new vehicle is produced at Beijing New Energy’s Caiyu Plant. On June 1 Daimler announced that Daimler AG and its Chinese partne...

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CES 2024 that it will launch the PV5, a mid-size Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) model in 2025 and will fully develop its PBV business. The PV5 is Kia's first PBV model and will be produced at the EVO Plant, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2025 at the Hwaseong plant. The PV5 will feature a conversion function that allows drivers to swap modules to suit their purposes, such as vehicle dispatch, delivery, and utility. Kia also announced at...

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n Berhad of Malaysia and BYD Auto have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build a passenger car assembly plant. BYD's right-hand drive F0 1.0 liter automobile will be assembled in Malaysia, targeting at Malaysian and ASEAN markets. The investment includes a feasibility study on the conversion of the F0's left-hand drive version to a right-hand drive version and related follow-up research and development. It is reported that BYD w...

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n GAC Group’s ADiGO autopilot system, which will be adopted in several models including the AION LX battery electric SUV. With new 2D MEMS smart chips, RoboSense’ second-generation smart zoom LiDAR can provide an intelligently adjusted resolution of 0.2-0.05 degrees, an intelligent frequency conversion refresh rate of 10-30Hz, a 120-degree FOV (field of view) and a detection range of 300 meters, with dimensions of only 45*110*108mm. On Jul...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

t 1, which produces the Trailblazer, a key export vehicle, will continue to operate normally. As a result, the 1,200 employees at the Bupyeong Plant 2 will be divided into 700 at the Changwon Plant and 500 at the Bupyeong 1st Plant. However, due to regional characteristics, the application rate for conversion to the Changwon plant is low. On January 30, GM said it planned to launch six new and upgraded models in Korea in 2023. GM will launch the ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/16