electric mobility projects SEAT reveals production plans and specifications for upcoming CUPRA models SEAT reveals plans for Martorell and Pamplona, Spain plant, announce new ESG strategy CUPRA announces name of future urban electric car "CUPRA Raval" SEAT renovated its PXL press in its speed and robotics system in its Martorell plant SEAT worked to reduce electricity consumption during production downtime in plant in Spain SEAT installed a new...

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porty SUV will offer both internal combustion and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) powertrains. The vehicle is designed in Barcelona. Since September 2022, employees have been trained through workshops and pilot car assembly, with over 200 employees receiving additional training on new product features and robotics, such as a new robotic cell for sealing steel bonnets in the paint shop. On September 20, Cupra announced the beginning of production of its ...

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in Hefei. Further synergies are being realized through the close networking of R&D work with VW Group joint ventures including SAIC-VW, FAW-VW, and Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co., Ltd., as well as with Gotion High-tech (batteries) and XPeng (electrification). VW Group partners including Horizon Robotics (autonomous driving) are also involved in close cooperation with CARIAD, a VW Group software unit. ...

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ology deployments including robotic in-line inspection and the latest laser scanning, digital data capturing and integration with MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and integrated unique calibration asset for Advanced Driver Assist System and a State-of-the-art transmission lines for XUV700 with robotics. The company also mentioned the new assembly line at its Chakan plant where they added a trim line with a wide skillet and wooden top, a no-f...

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nd, released official images of the Sterra E05 range-extended electric SUV. According to China’s MIIT, the Sterra E05  is powered by a 115kW engine and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 200km/h. The Sterra E05 is Chery’s first global strategic model to employ Horizon Robotics’ HSD all-scenario intelligent driving solution and Journey 6P chip. On August 7, Luxeed, an EV brand jointly developed by Chery Auto and Hu...

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Honda Silicon Valley Research Office Honda's R&D location, in charge of research and development of advanced technologies (focus on Cooperative devices, Robotics, AI, Advanced material, Advanced batteries, Nano materials, Autonomous systems, and others) - Established in January 2003 Honda celebrates 50 years of wide-ranging R&D operations in U.S. On December 3, Honda announced it is celebrating 50 years of R&D in the U.S., including 21 operati...

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ccepting pre-orders for A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi launches A5L Sportback coupe SAIC-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for E5 Sportback electric hatchback SAIC-Audi intelligent manufacturing site completed in Jiading District, Shanghai SAIC-Audi launches E5 Sportback electric coupe SAIC-VW, Neura Robotics forge strategic partnership Auto Guangzhou 2025: SAIC-VW introduces new ID. ERA lineup SAIC-Audi releases official images of E7X electric SUV...

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yage, SpaceFox and Saveiro. On December 4, VW announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory, Dresden, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A LoI has been signed. VW will provide TU Dresden with large research spaces inside the factory. At the...

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lies from Nexperia run low. On December 4, VW announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory, Dresden, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A LoI has been signed. VW will provide TU Dresden with large research spaces inside the factory. At the...

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gthening R&D under its “In China, For China” strategy. In terms of R&D, Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. is developing its first electric vehicle platform exclusively for the Chinese market. As for software, CARIAD, a VW Group software unit, will establish the “C Family” with Horizon Robotics, Thunder Software Technology Co., Ltd., and Shanghai ARK Industrial Design Co., Ltd. to rapidly apply new technologies to VW Group products. ...

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espectively SAIC Motor and Volkswagen plans CNY 140 billion investment in new energy and intelligent connectivity fields in coming 5 years SAIC Motor forms strategic partnership with China Baowu in hydrogen energy, fuel cells and other fields SAIC Motor establishes joint AI laboratory with Horizon Robotics ThunderSoft and SAIC Z-One to build intelligent connected vehicle software platform SAIC Motor releases its hydrogen strategy and first fuel...

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ge SAIC Motor launches Roewe RX5 ePLUS plug-in hybrid SUV SAIC Motor begins global presales of its all-new 5G intelligent electric MARVEL R SUV under R brand SAIC Motor launches MARVEL R, all-new 5G intelligent electric SUV under R brand SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Company to partner with Horizon Robotics in development of intelligent and connected automotive products SAIC Motor’s R brand debuts its new technology brand “R-TECH” SAIC Moto...

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–80% in about 26 minutes. On December 4, VW announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory, Dresden, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A LoI has been signed. VW will provide TU Dresden with large research spaces inside the factory. At the...

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ership regarding power battery testing BYD shows first DM-i hybrid technology sedan at Auto Guangzhou 2020 BYD Auto unveils new brand logo BYD unveils its super hybrid technology DM-i BYD starts construction of its NEV power battery manufacturing site in Anhui Province BYD joins hands with Horizon Robotics to develop intelligent driving technologies BYD launches four battery electric models with blade battery BYD launches Tang DM-i mid-sized SU...

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lies from Nexperia run low. On December 4, VW announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory, Dresden, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A LoI has been signed. VW will provide TU Dresden with large research spaces inside the factory. At the...

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Renault installs new 'Alliance Standard Line' assembly line at Douai plant Renault announces partnerships with energy companies for French production plants Renault announces partnership with energy company for Douai plant Renault tests future electric Renault 5 based on new CMF-B EV platform ABB robotics supports Renault Group EV plant network Renault 5 EV comes with bi-directional charging system Renault Group unveils future strategy of Amper...

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Torino, Italy sign MoU for 4-cylinder diesel engines for LCVs Ebusco, Netherlands to provide Ebusco 3.0 buses to UGAP, France Ebusco ends full year 2022 with record order book Ebusco reveals its expansion and new plant plans - France Ebusco targets 3,000 bus per year production in coming years ABB robotics supports Renault Group EV plant network Renault studies creation of two specialized centres of excellence Ebusco increases production capacit...

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Construction completion: End of 2026 - Investment: KRW 1.2 trillion (initial) - Site size: 197,000 m² land / 111,000 m² total floor area - Role: Comprehensive verification of battery design, manufacturing processes, and vehicle-integration technologies - Research scope: Batteries for EVs, EREVs, Robotics and AAM applications. Hyundai Motor Group to invest KRW 1.2tr in new battery R&D hub in Anseong, Korea On November 28, Hyundai Motor Group he...

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s alongside the combustion engine models T-Cross and Taigo. This ability to produce all four models on the same lines helps the plant adapt to market changes. The plant also has a staff training plan focused on vehicle electronics, software, cybersecurity, new technologies, programming standards in robotics, and high voltage. On November 4, multiple sources reported that the Volkswagen Navarra has suspended all production shifts due to supply dis...

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olfing site. On July 19, the BMW Group announced that it is launching a unique project that will see cars maneuver around production without requiring a driver. The Automated Driving In-Plant project ('Automatisiertes Fahren im Werk', AFW) is being realized in collaboration with two startups, Seoul Robotics and Embotech, and will enhance the efficiency of new-vehicle logistics in plants and distribution centers. Launching in July 2022 at BMW Grou...

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