nt’s 150,000-vehicle capacity, along with the Volvo EX90 EV and Polestar 3 EV that are currently built there. The plant produced a total of 24,632 vehicles in 2024. Volvo Cars originally planned to build the XC90 in Ridgeville in 2021, but changed to an all-electric strategy to capitalize on U.S. IRA tax credits and other incentives for zero emission vehicles. (multiple sources on July 17, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

ys it has adopted a "blank sheet" approach to the design, development and manufacture of electrified units, involving 1,500 Mexican engineers. Ford de Mexico currently employs 8,700 people at its assembly plants in Hermosillo and Cuautitlan, as well as the recently inaugurated transmission plant in Irapuato, and the engine plant in Chihuahua, which this year will open its third production line. U.S. sales in June of the Celaya-built Honda Fit tot...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

e plant’s 150,000-vehicle capacity, along with the Volvo EX90 EV and Polestar 3 EV that are currently built there. The plant produced a total of 24,632 vehicles in 2024. Volvo originally planned to build the XC90 in Ridgeville in 2021, but changed to an all-electric strategy to capitalize on U.S. IRA tax credits and other incentives. On February 27, Polestar announced that production of Polestar 3 has started in Chengdu, China, while pre-produc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/17

s with Kia Motors regarding expansion of its plant in Pesquería, Mexico, with the aim of launching an EV in the market. Kia is considering the new EV plant, expected to be built near or as part of the existing facility, due to the eligibility for tax credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), though nothing has been fixed yet. While plans are not yet fixed, whenever the new facility would be built, the goal would be to manufacture two...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/14

ALFA architecture.  On January 22, Tata Motors announced that it has launched 3 fully BS-VI ready cars. The new Nexon will be available in 1.2L Revotron turbocharged petrol BS-VI engine and 1.5L Revotorq turbocharged diesel BS-VI engine. It will be the first car from Tata Motors to feature the ‘iRA Tech’ – the new connected car technology, which has been designed specifically for India and caters to its unique driving conditions. The Tia...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/11

leted, with a roof overhead, but it remains a shell without walls. On July 5, NextStar Energy, the vehicle battery JV between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, announced it has signed a binding agreement with the Canadian government to level the playing field with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and is restarting construction at the battery plant in Windsor, Ontario with plans to launch in 2024. The plant will have an annual production ca...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/23

nergy  3 12 13 21 47 80 120 170 170 Panasonic  46 49 49 59 65 65 78 96 106 Total 245 411 640 1,162 1,993 2,899 3,760 4,254 4,648   Currently, batteries for NEVs worldwide are mainly supplied by CATL, BYD, and LG Energy Solutions. Due to the constraints of the U.S. Inflation-Reduction Act (IRA), LG is expected to develop and exceed the growth rate of CATL in the future.   At present, China, Japan, and South Korea are the leading manufac...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

53.4 GWh, 17.3% share), LG Energy Solution (up 16.3% to 31.4 GWh, 10.2% share), SK On (up 24.1% to 13.4 GWh, 4.3% share), CALB (up 21.4% to 11.9 GWh, 3.9% share). The United States is accelerating global supply chain restructuring not only through policy changes such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and AMPC for battery subsidies, but also by strengthening regulations on Chinese-made batteries and raw materials. In response to these policy sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

in 1995 - Plant completed in 1996 - Production started in 1997 Mercedes-Benz USA announces pricing for Alabama-built EQE SUV Mercedes-Benz USA announces On-Demand upgrade for EQE, EQS customers Mercedes-Benz Alabama operation prepares for all-electric Maybach EQS SUV Mercedes-Benz applies for IRA tax incentives for projects at two U.S. plants Mercedes-Benz, Steel Dynamics enter sustainable steel supply deal for Tuscaloosa plant UAW workers ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

ombined business rebranded as TI Automotive TI Fluid Systems launches new lightweight Thermoplastic Refrigerant Lines for EVs TI Fluid Systems to expand with new E-Mobility Innovation Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan TI Fluid Systems supports North American customers with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-compliant battery production TI Fluid Systems’ Tangier plant in Morocco acquires Ford Q1 certification TI Fluid Systems to open new e-Mobility ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Kentucky would be part of an expansion for CATL beyond China and serve OEM customers including Ford and BMW, people familiar with the process have said. But CATL has slowed the process of vetting sites for potential new plants since late August when the U.S. passed the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), imposing tough restrictions on the sourcing of material used in EV batteries. The IRA requires automakers to have 50% of critical minerals used ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

plant in Canton, Mississippi Nissan releases U.S. pricing for 2020 Rogue, discontinues Rogue Hybrid Nissan Leaf loses EV tax credits under new U.S. rules Nissan Smyrna celebrates 40 years in operation, Canton prepares for EV production Nissan LEAF becomes eligible for USD 3,750 EV tax credit under IRA rules Nissan announces 10% wage hikes for U.S. production workers in 2024 Nissan reported to end Leaf EV production in the U.S. Nissan seeks to re...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/14

egree camera system, wireless smartphone charging with Qi support, voice-assisted electric sunroof, rear air conditioning vents, and ambient lighting. Its safety-related features include six airbags and a digital instrument cluster. The vehicle also supports connected car functions through Tata’s iRA system, which includes built-in navigation, a blind spot monitor, and an SOS calling feature. Based on the Tata Motors press release and TaTa Moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

y Solution’s stand-alone plant in Arizona, and delivered to Rivian’s facility in Normal, Illinois, for use in the R2 model for the North American market. The supply agreement with Rivian is expected to further strengthen LG Energy Solution’s presence in the U.S. market, as it responds to the IRA initiative while expanding into new markets. (LG Energy Solution release on November 8, 2024) Wins order from Mercedes-Benz affiliate for EV batte...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/17

ment, and began building the first EU Tre 4x2 BEV alphas. Production for EU Tre BEV is expected to commence in H2 2023. The JV also started building EU Tre FCEV betas, which are expected to begin production in H1 2024. On October 20, Nikola Corp. highlighted elements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that supports its integrated truck and energy business model. The expansion of Nikola’s Coolidge manufacturing facility will benefit from a 30%...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/15

KRW 14.5 billion (JPY 1.45 billion) in a US-based lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) cathode material manufacturer, Mitra Future Technologies Inc. (Mitra Chem). Mitra Chem was established in 2021 to set up an LFP supply chain in the U.S. and produce products that comply with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Through this investment, L&F plans to reinforce its strategic partnership with Mitra Chem and begin commercial production of LFP cathode materia...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

ans to generate USD 1 billion in revenue from software and services in 2025, with half coming from its own fleet. Rivian is preparing for the potential impacts of tariffs and policy changes with a number of alternative plans, depending on specifics of the tariffs, but plans for the disappearance of IRA incentives at some point. Production and delivery guidance: Q1 2025 deliveries are projected at 8,000 units, with production planned at 14,000 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

to over 5,000. This announcement marks the second time this plant has been expanded before it commences operations. In August 2022, they invested an additional USD 2.5 billion on top of the original USD 1.2 billion in order to qualify for incentives and tax breaks under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicles (BEV’s) including 3-row seat SUV to be manufactured in Toyota Motor Manufac...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/18

them: 1) the slowdown of BEV production in Europe and the influx of Chinese-built BEVs, which may result in reduced Korean battery penetration; and 2) potential changes in the U.S. automotive industry under the Trump 2.0 administration, which could lead to revisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Nevertheless, we foresee that BEV demand in Europe will continue to rise due to the strengthening of CO2 emission targets and an influx of more ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

n announced August for EV manufacturing in 2023 -Employees as of August 2024: 1,700 -Year opened: 1999 as a Western Star truck assembly plant Mercedes-Benz Vans presents new versatile, global eSprinter Mercedes-Benz in South Carolina starts to use renewable natural gas Mercedes-Benz applies for IRA tax incentives for projects at two U.S. plants Mercedes-Benz Vans to invest EUR 50 million into North Charleston plant for EV production Mercedes...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/04