ldwide license from Bluebus, a Bolloré Group subsidiary, for its 6-metre LMP bus IT2. The vehicle will be renamed Cit-e and manufactured through Gaussin’s current and future network of licensees. The license is valid for 20 years and helps Gaussin to penetrate the different markets with a strong focus on the Middle East. With a 22-person capacity, Cit-e embarks 90 kW/h of batteries and can run up to 70 km/h. Cit-e is equipped with LMP batteri...

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manufacturing contract for the Salo battery plant. The new contract will expand the Salo plant production into high voltage batteries.  With the new manufacturing agreement, the Salo plant will also start production of high-voltage batteries for the automotive industry, where production has so far focused on 48-volt batteries. The goal is to start production already this year. The Salo plant has been expanded by 3,500 square meters. The constru...

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mand for the Jeep Wrangler in the United States and Europe. The new workers will begin working on April 1, and they give the ability to build an additional 50 to 60 Wranglers per day, or slightly more than an extra 16,000 Wranglers annually. Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has made Jeep a major focus of his global expansion plan. Despite the addition, the plant still might not be enough to meet growing global demand. Jeep announced a policy t...

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tion paused in Kentucky after aluminum plant fire Ford F-150 production cut in half at Dearborn Assembly after supplier fire Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly Ford delays 3-row EVs as it focuses on smaller, affordable products Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant awarded by EPA Ford asked to clarify Oakville plans after reports EVs to be...

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hybrid turbo gasoline engine which has the lowest approved emissions on the market for its range. On December 21, Horse announced that it has secured EUR 13 million in subsidies from the Ministry of Industry for R&D projects led by its Valladolid center. The initiatives, validated by the Ministry, focus on various areas, including the development of a next-gen hybrid battery. The battery aims to enhance efficiency, capacity, power, and recyclabi...

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he uphill task of containing coronavirus (COVID-19). On March 20, Indus Motor Company (IMC), manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, announced the launch of the all-new Toyota Yaris at PKR 2.349 million. The company commenced bookings of its new vehicle on 19th March 2020. Staying true to its focus on continuous improvement and high level of localization, IMC has invested around PKR 8 billion in all-new model Toyota Yaris. Toyota Yaris wil...

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PSA AVTEC Powertrain Pvt. Ltd., Hosur Plant Gearbox, Powertrain; BS-VI Engine: 1.0 Litre, 1.4 Litre JV of Stellantis (PSA), France and AVTEC Limited, Powertrain plant -November 2018: Inaugurate first powertrain JV plant -Investment: INR 6 billion (JPY 9.6 billion) -Number of Employees: 1,500 Stellantis to focus on Indian market Citroen India to launch C-Cubed vehicle in 2024 On May 18, Stellantis N.V. outlined India’s strategic importance fo...

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uch markets as the Middle East, Central Asia as well as Africa. The JV would launch a number of armoured vehicles of Mahindra Defense Systems (MDS) including the Marksman. Mahindra & Mahindra plans to build a plant in South Africa. Since its entry into the South African market in 2004, Mahindra has focused on marketing commercial vehicles. For the future, the company will consider selling tractors. By launching new truck model in 2011, Mahindra w...

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nd vans announced its global expansion plans into India and its plan to create two subsidiary companies. The first, Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, is being formed to carry on the EV strategy in India, which forms part of its global entity. The second is OHM Global Mobility Private Ltd, which will focus on providing “Mobility as a Service” offering. Together, Switch and OHM will provide a net carbon zero emission solution to India’s exciti...

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approximately 1,400 employees in the long term and almost 3,000 indirect employments. Additionally, Van Hool announced that the production of buses and coaches would mainly take place at the plant in Skopje, northern Macedonia, whereas the Koningshooikt, the IV (Industrial Vehicles) division would focus on semi-trailers. The B&C (Bus & Coach) division would keep its knowledge center, research & development, prototype building, and after-sales in...

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hnology & Business Center India (RNTBCI) will remain unchanged. The Chennai-based RNAIPL plant is also currently preparing to introduce four new models on the CMF-B platform next year. Further, Nissan emphasized its continued commitment to India, where it will maintain operations through RNTBCI and focus on developing new SUVs tailored to local consumers. On August 1, Renault Group announced it had acquired Nissan’s remaining 51% stake in their...

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d to invest INR 5 billion over the next few years for technology and capacity addition. The company would be identifying technology partners for EV related technologies. While the powertrain will be developed by Mahindra Electric, M&M would invest in product design and development. The immediate focus would be to invest in converting some of the existing products to electric vehicles. The investment in this area would be in the range of INR 3-...

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hindra announced that Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) has completed regulatory and procedural requirements and has received the first tranche of INR 3 billion from IFC (International Finance Corporation). Further to which, MLMML commenced commercial operations in September 2023 and will focus on scaling last mile passenger and cargo transportation solutions. In March 2023, IFC committed to invest INR 6 billion (in one or more tranches...

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Greater Bay Technology breaks ground on headquarters and production base GAC Group pours CNY 10.9 billion into building battery firm GAC Group’s subsidiary to build R&D and production site regarding super-fast charging cells in Guangzhou GAC Group establishes technological innovation company to focus on graphene batteries GAC Group to transfer equity in Greater Bay Technology for CNY 1.33 billion On May 5, according to GAC Group, Greater Bay...

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ions. Recent innovations include the Actros Evolution “Estrela Delas”, tailored for female truck drivers, and the Arocs 4051 8x4, designed for the forestry sector. Customization primarily serves trucking sectors like mining, logging, construction, and beverage transport, while bus modifications focus on micro and articulated models. The expansion reinforces Mercedes-Benz's commitment to personalized vehicle solutions, leveraging global expert...

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ines. Ford halted production at the Santa Rosa Plant for 19 days from April 11 due to the parts shortages in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It will resume operations on May 9. It has turned out that Ford is closing its Santa Rosa plant at the end of 2012, in which the "Focus" passenger cars and "Escape" SUVs are currently assembled. Production of the "Focus" will be completely transferred to the Thai plant, and produ...

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ell about 16,000 vehicles by 2027. On August 1, QEV Technologies, and SPEAR Investments I, a special purpose purchase company (SPAC), closed the signing of the merger agreement for their businesses. QEV Technologies will maintain its tax domicile, headquarters, and operations in Barcelona, and will focus its business plan on the implementation of the D-Hub (Decarbonization Hub). The D-Hub will have a maximum production capacity of 180,000 vehicle...

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lective bargaining talks will take place on December 16 and 17, 2024. On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft Volkswagen" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, Volkswagen aims to become the globally leading volume manufa...

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ant in Germany. The model is manufactured at a rate of up to 500 cars per day. Combined with other models, the plant's daily output reaches 1,300 vehicles. The new BMW 1 Series will be available from October 5, 2024. BMW Wackersdorf plant has inaugurated a new production line for instrument panels, focusing on the BMW 1 Series. The highly automated line was made possible with a EUR 10 million investment to improve efficiency compared to previous ...

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er long distances to refine services for future customers' benefit. Currently, "vehicle check" prototypes, resembling the final design, are being produced and tested on European roads under camouflage for final adjustments. The well-coordinated processes, tools, and parts allow the factory teams to focus on ramping up production, with support from trained factory operators from the Prototyping Center. Software, connectors, and electronics are tho...

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