., Ltd. (CATL-FAW) held a ceremony to celebrate the start of operation of CATL-FAW. FAW will have its own power battery manufacturing site after CATL-FAW began operation. NEV power batteries manufactured by CATL-FAW will be adopted by all models developed based on Hongqi's FME platform and FAW-VW's MEB platform. The operations of CATL-FAW are expected to push forward FAW's electrification strategy. It was established as a joint venture by CATL an...

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30 bars and operate in temperature range from -40 to +165°C. It is also resistant to rapid gas decompression (RGD) and is compliant with the NORSOK M-710 standard. The Company also revealed that its sealing solutions made with the 8EP3411 compound are used as standard on vehicles equipped with the MEB platform, such as the ID.3. R744 (CO2) is a natural, non-flammable refrigerant with a low GWP (Global Warming Potential). It will be the future st...

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nologies locations in Berlin, Nuremberg (Germany) as well as in Shanghai and Tianjin (China). (From a press release on August 26, 2020) Vitesco Technologies announced that it will supply the drive control unit for Volkswagen ID.3. It is the sole supplier of the drive control unit for Volkswagen’s MEB platform. In the Volkswagen ID.3, this device assumes a number of key functions in the electric propulsion system: it activates the electric motor...

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FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. Foshan Branch VW: SUV T-Roc (2018-), Golf (September 2013-), EV SUV ID.4 CROZZ (MEB platform, 2021-), EV ID.6 CROZZ (ID. Roomzz, 2021-), EV ID.7 VIZZION (2023-); Audi: Q2L (2018-), EV SUV Q4 e-tron (2022-); MEB Battery packs (2020-); VW: Golf Sportvan (May 2016-production ended), Golf EV (2019-production ended); Audi: A3 Sportback (March 2014-production ended), Sedan A3 (2014-production ended), EV Q2L e-tron (...

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na SAIC VW exhibits new Kodiaq SUV Skoda to launch new Kodiaq SUV in China in April Skoda Auto announces production for 2024 for plants in other regions Skoda Auto hits three millionth SUV milestone with Kodiaq Sportline in Kvasiny plant, Czech Republic SAIC VW to transform Changsha plant into MEB-based NEV manufacturing site SAIC VW begins construction of NEV project in Changsha with planned annual capacity of 150,000 sets of new energy bat...

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fication transformation, and the Anting Plant No. 1 will further expand its function as an R&D center. After the revamp of the Anting Plant No. 1 is completed, production of the ICE models, the Polo and the T-Cross, will be transferred to the Yizheng Plant, and the employees will be assigned to the MEB plant that produces New Energy Vehicles and other plants after being trained. Concurrently, the Anting site will focus on electrification, intelli...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/27

fication transformation, and the Anting Plant No. 1 will further expand its function as an R&D center. After the revamp of the Anting Plant No. 1 is completed, production of the ICE models, the Polo and the T-Cross, will be transferred to the Yizheng Plant, and the employees will be assigned to the MEB plant that produces New Energy Vehicles and other plants after being trained. Concurrently, the Anting site will focus on electrification, intelli...

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VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Development Report. According to the report, the company is actively promoting the use of energy-saving motors and reducing power consumption in vehicle assembly areas. In addition, based on the characteristics of electric vehicles, the assembly workshop of the MEB platform models at the Foshan plant in Guangdong Province stopped using fans for exhaust testing and air intake and exhaust systems to reduce ener...

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Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited (formerly JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.) SEHOL: SUV EV (2024-planning), MPV EV (2024-planning), SUV PHV (2024-planning), MPV PHV (2024-planning); (*The new model is based on MEB platform) CUPRA: EV SUV Tavascan (2023-, export to European market); VW: EV SUV ID. UNYX (2024-), EV SUV ID.EVO (2025-); Xpeng: EV 2 models (2026-planning) Lithium-ion battery system (for EV and MAB platforms, ...

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VW introduces ID.4 in Mexico On May 23, Volkswagen officially launched the ID.4 in Mexico, marking its entry into the country’s electric vehicle market with its first all-electric SUV. Built on the MEB platform, the ID.4 features a dual-motor AWD version that delivers 335 hp and 545 Nm of torque, powered by an 82-kWh battery offering up to 423 km range. It has a sleek, aerodynamic design, LED lighting, illuminated emblems, and a spacious “Ope...

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re cost-competitive EVs. On July 26, VW China announced that the VW brand signed a technological framework agreement with XPeng. In the early stage of cooperation, the two parties will co-develop two VW-branded electric vehicles (EVs) for China’s midsize vehicle segment, which will supplement the MEB-platform-based product portfolio and be based on both parties’ core capabilities and the XPeng G9 platform, with a launch planned in 2026. VW Gr...

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will be implemented from 2026 onwards. The Group will invest around EUR 21 billion at its plants in Lower Saxony alone, most of which will be channelled into manufacturing sites and components facilities. Along with hardware for charging infrastructure, the Hanover plant will also produce axles for MEB models. In Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, the Group will invest in expanding the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators ...

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ID. UNYX MEB PF SSP PF A compact electric SUV coupe. The ID. UNYX concept was displayed at Auto China in Apr. 2024. It is built in Hefei, Anhui. It was launched in Jul. 2024. The 2025 model ID. UNYX 06 was launched in Apr. 2025. The driving range is 614km (CLTC mode)....

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rise to about 26 million, largely due to the addition of a year to the planning period to include 2029. Volkswagen is also planning to sell nearly 6 million hybrid vehicles by 2029. About 20 million of the e-vehicles planned through 2029 will be based on the Group’s Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB). Most of the remaining 6 million vehicles will be based on the High Performance Platform (PPE). E-vehicles are scheduled to be made outside Germa...

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million parts annually. These pre-series activities help SEAT S.A. fine-tune all stages of EV production — from stamping and painting to final assembly — to ensure smooth mass production starting in 2026. In 2026, CUPRA will launch the all-electric CUPRA Raval, a bold urban car built on VW’s MEB platform with front-wheel drive. Based on SEAT press release...

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oadster (-2023), TTS Coupe/Roadster (2008-2023), TT RS Coupe/Roadster (2009-2023); CUPRA: SUV Terramar (2024-), PHV SUV Terramar (2024-); Engines, Crankshafts (1998-), Traction motor (e-motor) (2018-), Electric gears (e-gears) & stators (2021-), PPE Axle a'ssy (2021-), PPE electric motors (2023-), MEBeco (Modular E-Drive System) electric motors (2025-planning), Rotors (planning); A3 sedan (2013-2019)，A3 Cabriolet (2007-2020), Audi S3 Sedan (-...

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de China, according to its 2024 annual report. -CATL announced that its plant in Thuringia, Germany was granted dual certificates by VW Group’s module and battery cell testing labs. Since 2014, CATL, VW Group, and VW Group joint ventures have been cooperating in depth on technologies such as the MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix), the MQB (Modular Transverse Toolkit), the PPE (Premium Platform Electric), and 12V and 48V low-voltage battery sy...

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ed Transporter and Caravelle van range Volkswagen celebrates world premiere of new Caddy in Dusseldorf, Germany Volkswagen Commercial vehicles to begin gradual resumption of production from 27 April Volkswagen starts with step-by-step resumption of production Volkswagen details 1-speed gearbox for MEB electric vehicles in Europe, North America Start of expansion project of Volkswagen Poznań plant Volkswagen Poznan plant’s preparation for pro...

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cameras, lasers, radars and LiDARS) and artificial intelligence. Valeo Voyage XR system is able to simulate the virtual presence of a person – based in a fixed location – on board the autonomous vehicle during the journey. This means that the car could potentially be controlled externally by somebody who is aware of what is happening within the vehicle. Valeo will be showcasing Valeo XtraVue Trailer and Valeo PictureBeam Monolithic. The firs...

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is collected via Mobileye-equipped vehicles globally, and VW is now using that data to greatly enhance the driver experience via Travel Assist 2.5. The Roadbook-enhanced Travel Assist feature will be available soon in Volkswagen, Škoda and Seat electric vehicle (EV) models based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. Ford and Mobileye have announced plans to expand their strategic partnership. For example, Ford will begin using Mobileye’s REM (Road...

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