eTrucks from 2024 onwards MAN completes construction of production hall for new group engine in Nuremberg, Germany MAN Truck & Bus conducting research into mobility of future with leading universities MAN starts long-distance endurance run of new MAN eTruck on public roads MAN Truck & Bus secures funding and expands battery production in Nuremberg MAN Truck and Buses launches Revamp project focusing on second use of commercial vehicle batteries...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/18

ed a near-production prototype of the new electric truck to the public for the first time in Nuremberg. MAN is developing comprehensive eMobility solutions that prepare customers for vehicle use at an early stage. MAN is also intensifying its research into hydrogen mobility. The state of Bavaria is funding the "Bavarian Fleet" research project as part of its own hydrogen strategy and is thus accelerating the development of competence. The funding...

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ing the costs of the plant and its operation, for example by promoting the availability of renewable and affordable energy and ensuring an efficient and adequate logistics infrastructure. On February 12, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) announced the closing of a EUR 4.4 billion debt raising to boost funding for gigafactories in France, Germany, and Italy, along with R&D. The move aims to fast-track ACC's development as a prominent player in the ba...

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ce the announcement on 27th July 2020 of a restructuring programme that puts up to 650 jobs at risk across all of the company’s UK facilities, ADL has continued its dialogue with the UK and Scottish Governments and other stakeholders. However, there remains no immediate visibility of the stimulus funding urgently required to support operators to place orders, making it necessary to begin the formal consultation on the proposed changes. Followin...

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coronavirus (Chinese) Digital Intelligence Co-creation Center jointly established by Rising Auto and SAIC Z-One inaugurated SAIC Motor’s three major plants in Shanghai return to pre-epidemic production levels IM Motors to see its valuation grow to nearly CNY 30 billion after completing initial funding round SAIC Roewe launches 3rd-generation RX5/eRX5 compact SUV SAIC inaugurates its AI center in Shanghai and launches high-level autonomous dr...

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for the first time at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing BMW may source more U.S. steel after imposition of tariffs BMW says no change In Spartanburg plant expansion plans, prepares new X5 launch BMW releases new BMW X7 BMW considers building second U.S. plant for engines, transmissions U.S. DOT funding to benefit BMW's Spartanburg plant BMW begins pre-sale of U.S.-built fourth-generation X5 SUV in Brazil BMW exports USD 8.4 billion from Spart...

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ectric battery are also recycled and reused. On October 12, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it is investing EUR 450 million in the construction of AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation) electric battery gigafactory in Douai, France with support from the InvestEU program. This funding will provide 9 GWh of batteries to power 200,000 electric vehicles produced each year from 2025 by the manufacturer Renault. The Douai site wi...

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apacity to manufacture 257,000 vehicles over seven years. The aim is to ramp up production to a volume of approximately 43,000 vehicles per year, using 100% renewable energy. General price increases, the switch to Valmet Automotive, and the development of new production lines will lead to increased funding needs of at least EUR 275 million (including expected cash inflow from advance payments from reservations) by the start of production (SOP) in...

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Hydrogen powered Toyota Hilux enters the final round of testing phase in Europe Toyota Europe presents TCF for recycling and recovery from end-of-life vehicles Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to Britain Toyota to start GR Corolla production at UK plant in 2026 Toyota receives funding from UK Government to develop fuel cell powered Hilux Toyota to produce fifth generation hybrid electric powertrain in Deesid, UK plant Toyo...

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o the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to secure more than EUR 100 million, adding to the already allocated investment. Invitalia has confirmed the completion of the access phase for the development contract, with approval from the Emilia-Romagna Region for entry into the second phase. The funding supports strategic investments for the full decarbonization of the company's vehicles. Lamborghini's Direzione Cor Tauri program aims for an e...

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IM L7 smart electric sedans roll off production line at SAIC’s Lingang Plant SAIC Motor completes production start-up of IM L7 at Lingang smart plant in Shanghai SAIC-backed IM Motors to raise funds from public IM Motors to see its valuation grow to nearly CNY 30 billion after completing initial funding round IM Motors receives Series B equity financing worth over CNY 8 billion IM Motors globally debuts VMC intelligent digital chassis IM Motor...

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le, later in 2022. On March 11, Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS), based in Troy, Michigan, filed an 8K report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its latest production status following the SEC investigation announced on March 7. Conditional upon receiving additional funding, the company now expects its plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, to commence production of certified Urban Delivery vehicles no earlier than the end ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ed by Great Wall Motor at Auto Guangzhou 2021 Great Wall Motor to build vehicle and parts manufacturing site in Jiangsu Great Wall Motor to build vehicle and component manufacturing site in Linyi, Shandong Great Wall Holding’s autonomous driving subsidiary raises nearly CNY 1 billion in Series A funding Great Wall Motor makes foray into 3rd generation semiconductor field by investing in Synlight Crystal IAA 2021: Great Wall Motors brings WEY a...

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in Stellantis Zaragoza plant, Spain Spain approves seven new PERTE VEC II battery projects Opel announces EV plans for 2024 Stellantis unveils Opel Corsa with 48-Volt hybrid technology Stellantis and Spanish Ministry collaborates on 'Antares Project' in Figueruelas, Spain Aragon Government commits funding support to Zaragoza factory, Spain for job preservation and electrification efforts Stellantis Spain plants set production records in 2023 wit...

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expected to be Nissan, for a potential transaction have been terminated, leading it to search for strategic options, including in- or out-of-court restructurings, and capital markets transactions. Fisker also said that it will be unable to meet a closing condition to raise up to USD 150 million in funding. The company moved to a dealer-partner model earlier in 2024, after delivering less than half of the vehicles produced by Magna-Steyr in Graz,...

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rovides sensor fusion capabilities covering all corners. The Avatr 11 long-range versions will be delivered in December 2022. The Avatr 11 ultralong-range version will be delivered in the first quarter of 2023. On November 5, Avatr Technology announced the completion of its first round of strategic funding. The company drew 3 new strategic investors (in the form of consortium), raising a fund of CNY 2.42 billion in total. Having completed the ca...

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a plant and to add about 400 jobs. In addition to the "R-Class" and "GL-Class," the plant started production of the "M-Class" in July 2011. Furthermore, it plans to launch the "C-Class" for the North American market in 2014 and a new 5th model in 2015. This investment is an addition to a $2 billion funding that has been previously announced. Daimler is looking to make a cumulative investment of about $2.4 billion in the plant to create 1,400 jobs...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ly 2021, it has been incorporated into Mercedes-Benz. - Established in 2009 Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision One-Eleven Concept Car Mercedes-Benz acquires electric motor and controller technology company YASA, UK YASA opens research and development center in Welshpool, UK YASA receives GBP 21.2 million funding for in-wheel motor technology project YASA secures GBP 7 million grant for BEV powertrain project with Cambridge GaN Devices and HORIBA MIRA Y...

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M SAIC Motor releases 2021-2025 strategic targets for its global operations SAIC Motor forms strategic partnership with Haier Group in R&D of new automotive lightweight technologies SAIC Motor and Tencent establish joint laboratory for network security SAIC Motor participates in Momenta’s C round funding to work on autonomous driving solutions Multiple intelligent NEV projects with total investment of over CNY 16 billion signed at Shanghai’s ...

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the hybrid RAV4 SUV in Cambridge to its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. With Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau present for the announcement, it was framed as a major accomplishment for Canada’s auto sector. In 2018, the Canadian federal and provincial governments announced CAD 110 million in funding for the production of a hybrid RAV4. Toyota announced on January 9 the 2013 capacity increases and 2014 capacity increase projects. Toyota bui...

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