d delivered by the plant. On April 16, XPeng unveiled the SEPA 2.0 all-domain intelligent evolving architecture, a high-end intelligent ultimate technical architecture for electric vehicles, before unmanned driving is realized. With SEPA 2.0, the only mass-produced front and rear one-piece aluminum die-cast vehicle body in China, which reduces overall weight by 17%, was built. SEPA 2.0 features the CIB (Cell Integrated Body) technology and is com...

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er blocks and power system parts, achieving 100% utilization of recycled materials with a 93.6% reduction in carbon emissions as compared to conventional primary aluminum alloys. At the same time, ChangAn Automobile sees high-performance recycled aluminum alloy free of heat treatment for integrated die-casting as a key R&D target. Through joint exploration and research efforts with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 20 tons of such material have been...

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in São José dos Pinhais, Captur discontinued in Argentina Renault grants vacations, halts production of five models in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Renault starts pre-series production of new SUV in São José dos Pinhais Renault idles São José dos Pinhais plant week of June 12 Renault studies creation of two specialized centres of excellence Renault readies new SUV in São José dos Pinhais with second shift on lay-off Renault names Ka...

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ufacturing innovations at Factory Booster Day in Mirafiori Complex, Italy Stellantis lays off 191 at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, more coming Ram CEO confirms additional pickup production for plant in Saltillo, Mexico FCA’s new 2020 Ram 1500 will offer all-new third-generation 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine RAM 1500 Mild-Hybrid 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with e-Torque launches on Mexican market FCA workers at Sterling Heights, Kokomo plants die of ...

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ironmental protection throughout the manufacturing process, and establish a globally integrated environmentally friendly manufacturing management system. The company has made comprehensive improvements to its processes and is working to reduce waste emissions. Vacuum extraction is introduced in NE1 casting core molding. In addition to reducing exposure to smoke and dust contaminants such as silica dust, phenol, and ammonia by more than 70%, the i...

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General Motors, Saginaw Metal Casting Operations (SMCO) Aluminum engine blocks and heads (3.6L) Front axle assembly for the light-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra GM's Saginaw parts plant in Michigan -Year opened: 1919 -Investment announced since 2014: USD 54.6 million -Employees as of April 2026: about 350 GM to invest USD 150 million in Saginaw Metal Casting Plant for sixth-gen V8 blocks, heads GM investing USD 830 million in three ...

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esting USD 830 million in three powertrain plants in U.S. On February 11, General Motors announced a USD 100 million investment in two of its manufacturing facilities – USD 93 million at the Romulus, Michigan propulsion plant to add machining capability and USD 7 million at the Bedford, Indiana casting operations to increase the plant’s die casting capabilities. Both investments will support increased production of GM’s 10-speed automatic...

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8 MPV On September 22, Polestones, an auto brand jointly established by Rox Motor Tech Co., Ltd. and Beijing Automobile Works, announced that it received a USD 1 billion strategic investment from Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group. The funds will be used for all-aluminum vehicle body R&D, integrated die casting technologies, and a short-process intelligent manufacturing plant project. In November 2023, the Polestones 01 mid-to-large-size electric ...

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Horse Valladolid Motores Plant - Spain (formerly Renault Spain) Engine: K9, H4 (HR09, HR10), H5 (HR12, HR13), K915, HR12 PHEV (2024-), HR12 LPG (2025-), HR18 (integrated hybrid powertrain) (2025-); Engines parts: Crankcases, Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Flywheels, Camshafts, Conrods; Aluminum casting; HORSE's Valladolid Motores plant (powertrains) - In Jul., 2023, it moved from Renault to HORSE Holding. - Number of employees: 1903 (as of Dec., ...

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0 at Ulsan, Korea Hyundai to temporarily suspend production at Ulsan plant Hyundai Motor signes direct Power Purchase Agreement with Hyundai E&C from renewable energy Hyundai to suspend Genesis production line at Ulsan Plant for two weeks due to Palisade mixed production Hyundai Motor to build hypercasting plant in Ulsan, Korea Hyundai Motor's new Ulsan EV plant to increase annual production up to 250,000 units Hyundai launches chassis-cab versio...

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e grant” and declined to forecast what might happen if the grant was not approved. The GM Lansing Grand River plant is expected to produce GM BEV Prime vehicles, including the Chevrolet Corvette EV and various all-electric Cadillac sedans. GM put new "Cadillac CTS" sedan equipped with a 2.9-liter diesel engine exclusively for the European market in 2009, and later in the U.S. market. The engine, developed jointly with VM Motori S.p.A of Italy, ...

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r 18, 66 Kuka production line robots arrived in Houston, Texas destined for the Tesla plant. On December 16, the Texas plant finally received a delivery from Italian supplier IDRA of the long-awaited Giga Press with a clamping force of 9,000 tons, which will be used to produce the rear single-piece casting for the Cybertruck. Tesla’s goal is to deliver a cost-effective ramp of 4680 battery cells at its facilities in 2023 to reach a high volume ...

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General Motors, Flint Engine Operations 1.5-liter, 1.5-liter turbo engines (2011-), Duramax 3.0-liter inline-six turbo-diesel engines (2019-), LS6 6.7-liter V8 engine (2026-) GM's Flint engine plant in Michigan Year opened: 2002 Investment announced since 2014: over USD 842 million Employees as of May 2024: 671 Chevrolet introduces 2027 Corvette Grand Sport with new 6.7L V8 GM to invest USD 150 million in Saginaw Metal Casting Plant for sixth-g...

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roduction, will have the flexibility to produce internal combustion, hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles on the same manufacturing line at the Marysville Auto Plant, which is being retooled as well as the East Liberty Auto Plant and the Anna Engine Plant. The Anna Engine Plant will be megacasting the cases for the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the EV battery and serves as part of the vehicle platform. On January 30, Honda M...

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e-orders for electric edition of Aeolus L7 SUV CDMS 2024: Voyah starts accepting pre-orders for Courage electric SUV Voyah launches Courage electric SUV Voyah simultaneously launches global version of Courage SUV in three European countries DFMC breaks ground on industrialized project on integrated die casting DFL’s new energy electric drive motor localization project in Wuhan Nissan to end production in Wuhan, China, in FY 2025 DFMC Voyah acqu...

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ls and four minorchanged models by the end of the year. They include the company's first B-class model "FE-1. Geely had about 500 dealers as of March 2009. The automaker is planning to add another 1,000 by the end of 2009, by asking each dealer to add at least two sales agents. It will provide subsidies to dealers, in case they increase sales agents under their management. Geely revealed its plans to increase the number of "4S" dealers handling t...

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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 powe...

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Plant (AAP) in Lincoln, Alabama celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot, which includes the new Pilot TrailSport. The fourth generation Pilot features an all-new 3.5-liter V6 engine made exclusively at AAP. Working with the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, responsible for casting and machining of the new blocks and cylinder heads, final assembly of the V6 engine is handled by at AAP. The 10-speed automatic transmission ...

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na, in addition to a new heritage center in Marysville to showcase the Japanese automaker’s history in Ohio and North America. The move will add about 60 new jobs. Honda is investing approximately $180 million at the Honda of America Mfg., Inc. Anna Engine Plant to expand capabilities in aluminum die casting and engine parts production related to the new Honda Earth Dreams Technology engines and transmissions. This brings total investment at th...

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production to Sterling Heights, Jeep to Mexico FCA announces USD 1.48 billion investment in Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Chrysler 200 production ends at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant FCA commits USD 1 billion investment for Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Jeep pickup FCA resumes producing diesel Ram pickups as U.S. regulators near expected ruling FCA announces USD 1 billion, 2,500 new jobs for Warren Truck Assembly Plant FCA Warren Tr...

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