n be made every year by using covers and so-called small load carriers with 50% recycled contents. The BMW Group is introducing something that will have an even greater impact on emissions: folding large load carriers. As of this year, instead of pallet cages made of steel, we will be using folding plastic alternatives made from over 90% recycled material. On August 31, the BMW Group inaugurated fuel cell system production at its competence cente...

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mooth surface with a grid-like structure, which results in a flexible but very robust material that will be used in various interior trims in the Polestar 3, such as in the seat backs. Bcomp's innovative flax fabrics increase performance and reduce weight while decreasing the use of petroleum-based plastics by more than 50% as compared to the conventional plastic trim. Additionally, the material's lightness is noteworthy and reduces vibrations by...

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s 5 (2023-, based on FAW Bestune T77, production suspended), Iskra (2025-); Xcite: X-Cross 7 (based on Chery Tiggo 7 Pro) (2024- ), X-Cross 8(based on Chery Tiggo 8 Pro) (2024-); Nissan Teana (2009-2015), X-Trail (2010-2022), Murano (2011-2022), Pathfinder/Terrano (2014-2016), Qashqai (2015-2022); Plastic Parts (-2022)，Press Parts (-2022) Lada (AvtoVAZ)'s vehicle assembly plant, former Nissan Rus plant - Number of employees: 1,578 (as of June...

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ekr 009 adopts several advanced lightweight materials and processes, including the mass-produced integrated die casting rear floor. On the body of the Zeekr 009, aluminum alloy accounts for 23.9%, while high-strength steel and thermal-forming steel account for 42.7%. Tailor rolled blank console and plastic spare tire container are used in the structure for the first time. The Zeekr 009 also uses environmentally-friendly materials for the whole bo...

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022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. According to the report, Geely Holding Group has adpoted recycled materials in its mainstream models. For example, the Geometry E uses recycled PET fiber, which has passed the GRS global recycling standard certification, in its cowl insulation, while plastic material filled with plant stalk is used to make the door fender; the body of the Zeekr 001 consists of 15% renewable steel sheet materials an...

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ted that approximately 70% of those workers will be from Alabama. Construction of MTMUS remains on schedule, with the start of production expected to begin in 2021.  On August 21, Vuteq announced plans to invest more than USD 60 million for a manufacturing facility to produce interior and exterior plastic-injected parts and various sub-assemblies to supply the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A. (MTMUS) assembly plant. Construction work at Vuteq...

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rame to make new parts, the amount of steel scrap generated was reduced. The procurement department is also working with suppliers to establish a waste recovery model, promote a packaging-free logistics supply system, and require suppliers to prioritize recyclable materials such as steel frames and plastic boxes. On March 30, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC) released the 2021 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Social Responsibility Re...

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including about 603,000 "4Runner" SUVs, 761,000 "RAV4" compact SUVs, about 17,000 "Lexus LX570," 372,000 "Lexus RX" and 397,000 SUV "Highlander" and its hybrid version. Separately, Toyota is recalling a total of 20,000 Lexus all-wheel drive models of the "GS300" and "GS350" to change the shape of a plastic pad embedded in the driver's side floor carpet. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has offered a voluntary exit package to 629 managers among ab...

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ekr 009 adopts several advanced lightweight materials and processes, including the mass-produced integrated die casting rear floor. On the body of the Zeekr 009, aluminum alloy accounts for 23.9%, while high-strength steel and thermal-forming steel account for 42.7%. Tailor rolled blank console and plastic spare tire container are used in the structure for the first time. The Zeekr 009 also uses environmentally-friendly materials for the whole bo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/24

022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. According to the report, Geely Holding Group has adpoted recycled materials in its mainstream models. For example, the Geometry E uses recycled PET fiber, which has passed the GRS global recycling standard certification, in its cowl insulation, while plastic material filled with plant stalk is used to make the door fender; the body of the Zeekr 001 consists of 15% renewable steel sheet materials an...

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Scania Production Meppel B.V., Meppel plant Paint shop of cabins and chassis components Scania Production Meppel: Specializes in painting plastic parts, cabs, and chassis. - Number of employees: approx. 700 (as of Jan. 2025) - Construction of the new paint shop was completed in April 2021. The new plant will employ 100-200 people. - Established in 1989 Scania Meppel opens new high-tech paintshop with automated production Scania’s Meppel plant...

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ril 10. The Hyundai National Headquarters building in Fountain Valley, California is closed. All employees who can will remain working from home. On March 10, Seoyon E-Hwa Interior Systems announced plans to invest USD 5.14 million to expand its operation in Selma, Alabama to produce several molded plastic interior trim parts for new vehicle production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) plant in Montgomery beginning later in 2020. ...

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months, the facility includes 12 workstations with rooftop access platforms, a thermal chamber that reaches 50°C for climate comfort tests, and areas for testing noise, vibration, handling, and energy use. It also houses sections for metal part assembly, wooden part production, and 3D printing of plastic parts up to 1.5 meters in size. The center employs over 50 people, including 20 engineers. Training hours will be increased by 25% this year t...

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nt in Brazil that resulted from a recent investment of BRL 1.2 billion. With the expansion, the 432,300-square-meter plant has increased its annual production capacity from 250,000 to more than 330,000 vehicles. The new complex incorporates new engine and transmission conveyor and assembly systems, plastic injection molding machines, and laser welding stations. Chevrolet Cobalt, Onix, Spin and Montana models are all produced on the same line at t...

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ced at the Sao Jose dos Campos plant in Brazil. GM car production in Brazil resumed on March 26 to its normal pace after five weeks of downtime. The hiatus allowed time for capacity expansion, modernization of assembly lines, and adoption of Industry 4.0 production methods. Laser welding equipment, plastic molding machines, updated presses, new engine and transmission mounting systems, and new vehicle carriers for assembly lines are included in t...

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ction process to deliver greener ultra-low-carbon automotive steel sheets to Beijing Benz. Beijing Benz has formulated the “Supply Chain 2039 Carbon Neutrality Action Plan” (the “Plan”). According to the Plan, the company will focus on the main raw materials and components (steel, aluminum, plastic particles, batteries, etc.) that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide during production, put forward carbon emission reduction requirements to...

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. All the scrap aluminium left over after cutting body parts is sent back to the supplier for recycling. The supplier then uses it to make new parts, closing a short recycling loop that dovetails ith Renault Group's circular-economy approach. Inside, the Megane E-Tech Electric has 28 kg of recycled plastic in the dashboard, centre console, seat covers and mats. The materials and metals in the Megane E-Tech Electric's electric battery are also rec...

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Kaliningrad plant Avtotor starts production of fifth generation Kia Sportage Avtotor to expand its production capacity in Kaliningrad region AVTOTOR plans seven new plants for EVs and components in 2023 Avtotor, Russia continues implementation of investment projects AVTOTOR to start paint shop for plastic car parts in October 2022 Avtotor, Russia to start production of new cars by end of 2022 Avtotor, Russia to invest RUB 5.7 billion for produc...

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he figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - As of June 2020, the production of vehicles in BYD-Xi'an High-tech plant has been discontinued. The plant is mainly engaged in the production of interior parts, plastic parts, fuel tanks, frame, shock absorbers, brakes, sunroofs, car light parts, and engines and supporting parts. - The company was established ...

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h, Porsche has developed a new production process in Zuffenhausen in cooperation with Tesa SE. The bodywork holes needed for corrosion protection are now sealed much more effectively; these holes are needed so that the paint shop can reach all the hollow spaces. The innovative solution involves the plastic plugs previously used being replaced with sticky pads. The all-electric Taycan is the first vehicle in the world to feature this new process. ...

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