meters. On March 11, Volkswagen Navarra announced that in 2023, it has reduced 297 tons of cardboard and 41 tons of plastic through its waste reduction policy, the Irati Project. The measures also led to a 141-ton decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. Cardboard savings are mainly from supplier side packaging. Plastic reduction per vehicle was 0.127 kg (27% less than 2022), and paper/cardboard per vehicle reached 0.776 kg (14% reduction). Staff su...

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on all-electric SUV in China FAW-VW adopts CO2 heat pump in product development phase FAW-VW develops new energy technology and products FAW-VW takes environmental protection measures in assembly process FAW-VW uses interior chrome effect paint to replace real chrome FAW-VW adopts green packaging FAW-VW invests CNY 16 billion in upgrading its Foshan Plant Auto Shanghai 2023: Audi presents EV lineup in a joint booth with FAW and SAIC ...

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hort by 270,000 vehicles in FY 2021-22 due to chip shortage Maruti Suzuki India and Suzuki Two-Wheeler India signs land allotment agreement for plant at IMT Kharkhoda Suzuki to enhance renewable energy sources at its India automotive plants Maruti Suzuki, India updates about reduction in the use of packaging materials Suzuki Motors, India to increase rail transportation as a step towards carbon neutrality in supply chain Maruti Suzuki achieves 30...

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upport ICE vehicles, such as the Mustang and new Ranger. The plan includes: Rouge Electric Vehicle Center- USD 450 million investment; Michigan Assembly Plant-USD 475 million investment; Rawsonville Plant- USD 160 million investment; Livonia Transmission Plant- USD 40 million investment; and Monroe Packaging Center-USD 35 million investment. On December 13, Ford Motor Co. announced it has added a third shift, with 250 new hires, at the Rouge Ele...

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ion introduces high-power energy storage systems at its plants GAC Aion applies energy-saving 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:...

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s implemented the Nissan Green program since 2002. At the Aguascalientes A1 plant, 90% of the energy comes from greenhouse gas-free sources. Nissan has also established a methodology for sustainable waste management, achieving 100% utilization in all manufacturing operations in the country. Also, a packaging regulation optimization program was implemented, reducing the use of waste by 70% of new materials. Regarding air, Nissan uses high-efficien...

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nd for flexible production platforms in emerging markets. The project involves CNC Worldwide and over 40 parts suppliers that contribute to the vehicle’s production in Uzbekistan. Logistics operations are coordinated from Mexico, creating new industrial opportunities for companies specializing in packaging, inventory management, and international supply chains. On December 18, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a new body ...

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next-gen Forte hatchback in Mexican market, imported from Korea Kia signs MOU to build 50MW solar farm and produce 64,000MWh annually in Korea Korean auto makers to halt production for Chinese parts supply shortage Kia begins production of European-specification Sorento Hybrid in Korea Kia reveals packaging secrets of practical all-new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Kia launched K8 in Korea Kia introduces 2022 Sorento PHEV to its SUV lineup Kia to build...

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w assembly line in Munich plant for 'Neue Klasse' BMW Group uses sustainable paints made from bio-waste BMW Group to digitalize all vehicle plants using 3D laser scanning by 2023 BMW Munich (Germany) plant reduced air sink rate and used recirculated air in its paint shop BMW Group backs sustainable packaging in its logistics BMW starts production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich BMW to launch its first vehicles featuring completely ve...

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m-ion batteries in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The new plant will be built on the site of the former Iwakuni plant of Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp., and is expected to start operation in FY2027 ending March 2028. The new plant will be responsible for the modularization and packaging of automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells to be procured from Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. The completed battery packs will be insta...

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s head office in Hiroshima. The all-new CX-9 will go on sales in the U.S. and Canada in phases from spring 2016. Production of the newly developed Skyactiv-G2.5T, a 2.5-liter gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine, has also started at the same plant. Mazda North American released pricing and packaging information on March 17 for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 flagship. The mid-size three-row crossover SUV will be seen at the New York Auto Sho...

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manufacture and assemble complete battery packs. The 9-hectare battery pack manufacturing and assembly plant at KIM LONG MOTOR Industrial Park Hue, with a total investment of VND 1,200 billion, is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. The facility will handle stamping, assembly, welding, and packaging, with automation reaching up to 90%. Its initial production capacity is projected at 1 million kWh per year, with plans for future expansion...

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BEV Baojun officially launches new Yunduo 5-seater BEV Wuling unveils new Nebula 5-seater SUV power information Wuling Motors introduces two in-house developed core technologies, unveils Xingguang family sedan SGMW LIM Plant officially completed and commissioned SGMW promotes application of green packaging On September 1 SAIC-GM-Wuling Automotive received permission to produce its first Baojun brand new energy vehicle, the Baojun E100 small EV....

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45mm-1,998mm in width, with wheelbases from 3,000mm-3,800mm, SOA is configurable for a wide range of EVs, from passenger-carrying models to cargo-optimized commercial applications. It has state-of-the-art batteries from 73kWh to 120kWh, with long ranges of up to 695km. Its optimization of front-end packaging also delivers high-performance crash structure and energy absorption, achieving five-star safety standards in Europe, and China. On May 20, ...

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electric sedan IM Motors launches new IM L6 electric sedan SAIC MG aims to achieve sales volume of 180,000 units, launch six new models in 2025 SAIC Passenger Vehicle Launches Air Compressor System Energy Saving Transformation SAIC Passenger Vehicle Continuously Increases the Proportion of Circular Packaging Auto Shanghai 2025: SAIC Motor launches Roewe D6 all-electric family sedan and introduces Pearl concept Projects on manufacturing of SAIC mo...

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But the 34-order is the biggest so far in Europe. BYD Automobile Co., Ltd. has launched the new seven-seater S7 SUV. The new model is targeted at 421 families (a family consisted of 4 grandparents, 2 parents, and 1 kid). The selling price ranges from CNY 119,900 to CNY 139,900. It features flexible packaging. The second row seats can slide backwards and forwards, folding and turnover. The third row seats can be folded down to expand the luggage c...

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strial water from the painting process. This facility, prepared to treat 80 cubic meters of water per hour, will allow 75% of the water from this activity to be reused, drastically reducing current consumption. Stellantis Vigo values almost 100% of the waste generated in the production of vehicles. Packaging waste will be reduced by 60% in the year 2030. According to the Stellantis Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022 issued on April 28, 2...

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hnology, China FAW has made breakthroughs in a number of key core technologies, with more than 100 related specialized technologies. China FAW is also focusing on building a green manufacturing model covering the entire life cycle of products. Through green design, green procurement of products and packaging, green transportation, product recycling and other full-chain green management, the Group is spreading its own high environmental protection...

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,000 vehicles in FY 2021-22 due to chip shortage Maruti Suzuki production affects in October due to semiconductor shortage Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Brezza compact SUV Maruti Suzuki, India opens bookings for Alto K10 hatchback Maruti Suzuki, India updates about reduction in the use of packaging materials Maruti Suzuki, India may add additional 100 thousand capacity to its Manesar plant Maruti Suzuki, India cumulative production reac...

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s Asia’s largest 20 MWp carport type Solar Plant at Manesar Yamanashi Hydrogen Company and Suzuki Motor announces a study by NEDO project for Manesar, India plant Maruti Suzuki production affects in October due to semiconductor shortage Maruti Suzuki, India updates about reduction in the use of packaging materials Suzuki Motors, India to increase rail transportation as a step towards carbon neutrality in supply chain Maruti Suzuki, India may ...

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