on in autumn 2023. E-Transit Custom is one of four new Ford Pro electric commercial vehicles coming to Europe by 2024. Next-generation battery technology enables a targeted range of 380 km and 125 kW fast charging ability. E-Transit Custom's 400-volt, 74 kWh useable battery pack uses advanced 82 Ah pouch cells. E-Transit Custom delivers payloads up to 1,100 kg, a lower load floor with easier access, and a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 kg. Inde...

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actory Shanghai facility, according to a notice posted in the district where the plant is located. If approved, the expansion could potentially expand its capacity to produce 1.75 million units a year, up from the current 1.25 million. Tesla is also seeking regulatory approval for the production of pouch-type batteries, with an initial trial production line that will have an annual production capacity of 20,000 amp-hours of cells. Tesla has offic...

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do Sul, Joinville, and São José do Campos plants have no plans of production stoppages at this point. Production of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain will begin on August 22 at the San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants with a new turbocharged 1.5-liter I4 LSD engine with 175-hp and 203 pound-feet of torque. The Chevrolet Equinox will continue in 2023 with its 6-speed automatic transmission, while the GMC Terrian continues with its 9-...

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AESC Ibaraki Ltd. (Ibaraki Plant) Next-gen lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (Pouch-type cells and Modules, April 2024-) Battery plant of AESC Group - April 2024: Building #1 of Ibaraki Plant started mass production. - August 2023: Building #1 of Ibaraki Plant was completed. - October 2022: The Company was established. - October 2021: Construction of Building #1 of Ibaraki Plant started. - Announced investment (as of August 2023): Appr...

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AESC Japan Ltd., Zama plant Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (Pouch-type cells and Modules) * Supplied to Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Battery plant of AESC Group - November 2023: AESC Japan Ltd. moved HQ from Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture to Yokohama City, and started its operations on November 6. The new HQ is located in K Tower Yokohama, 6-2-12 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. - June 2023: Envision A...

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on of its Neuffen plant in Germany, which will increase its capacity for the strategic future fields of battery technology and electric drive units. This expansion will also make the site fit for further large-scale production of battery components. ElringKlinger, the landlord and owner, planned to pour a low single-digit million euro into this expansion, while the Owen-based Leuze Group is investing up to EUR 10 million. The plant’s production...

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dio receiver Telematics control unit Keyless antenna receiver Seat Seat foam Electrical connector Connector housing Fastener Terminal High-voltage connector Grommet Connector shield Alternator Head lamp ballast Auxiliary electric water pump Wiring harness Gateway ECU NCMA lithium-ion battery cell (Pouch) ABS actuator Rear wiper motor Middle muffler Keyless entry ECU Integrated power brake (IPB) ABS Keyless antenna Constant velocity joint Lumbar ...

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o power its lineup of EVs.    •    With the Ultium Cells plants in Spring Hill and Warren, Ohio, GM has the largest OEM battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. Building on a USD 2.3 billion commitment, Ultium Cells Spring Hill has been producing nickel cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) pouch cells,   •    The Spring Hill plant will soon begin work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell lines at Spring Hill, with full comm...

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ery.  The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab electric Class 4 commercial truck is designed with its unique Quad-Bend chassis that protects the 158-kWh battery pack and components to offer capability, maneuverability, and safety. The vehicle has a 185-mile range, 46-foot turning radius and a payload of 7,325 pounds. (Mullen release on July 15, 2025)...

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equipped with a 6.0-litre W12 engine with 616bhp and 590lb ft of torque, which delivers a 200mph top speed and 0-60mph in 4.3sec. With the latest ZF eight-speed transmission, the new Flying Spur achieves an EU Combined consumption figure of 19.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 343g/km. The price is 140,900 pounds and it will go on sale this year. Bentley announced that it would install the UK's largest roof-mounted solar panel system. The installation wi...

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re shipped to vehicle assembly lines to power the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq, Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX. Ultium Cells Warren, Ohio began production in August 2022 and currently employs 1,700 people supplying nickel cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) large-format, pouch-style cells battery cells to various GM facilities throughout North America. GM requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are leadin...

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The truck made its debut on the show floor at the 2025 Port Electrification Conference. Designed from the ground up as an all-electric platform, not a diesel retrofit, the T75 combines industrial-strength performance with clean energy technology. With a 75-mile operational range, a GCWR of 165,350 pounds, and an 80,000-pound fifth wheel lifting capacity, the T75 is built for all-day work. Its dual-gun DC fast charging system enables recharging f...

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r audio system Steering wheel cover Front window glass (via Central Saint-Gobain) Side door latch Outside door handle Inside door handle Floor carpet Floor mat Rear reflector Trunk door/Back door weatherstrip Cowl top cover Fender protector Motor shaft Glove box damper Rain sensor NMC battery cell (Pouch) Battery pack Steering boot Seat frame IGBT LED illuminated emblem Vehicle control unit Rear view camera (RVC) Blind spot monitor sensor Front r...

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UK Government launches GBP 2.5 billion DRIVE35 program for automotive industry On July 13, the UK Government launched the GBP 2.5 billion DRIVE35 program to support the automotive industry. It will fund a wide spectrum of projects that help the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, targeting established high-volume manufacturing and multi-billion-pound gigafactories, all the way to start-ups, prototypes, and cutting-edge automotive i...

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ic region in 2021. The new brake system is suited for a variety of pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and light commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating at or below 3.5 tons. It offers a considerable weight advantage compared to other systems, such as electric Drum-in-Hat where it can save 6.6 pounds (3 kg) or more. It also provide automakers with a variety of other advantages such as improved safety, robustness and autonomous driving functi...

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g out vehicles from their respective plants. Ashok Leyland announced an acquisition of a 26 percent stake in Optare, a U.K. bus manufacturer. The deal will be put on the agenda for discussion at the shareholders' meeting on Auust 16. Optare will issue 99.4 million shares for approximately 5 million pounds (about 7.5 million dollars), while Ashok will send two officers to the board members of Optare. The two companies will be engaged in long-term ...

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that he will increase the levies if Canada retaliates. Trump and Carney have been in negotiations to come to a trade resolution by July 21. Acknowledging the letter, Carney said in a social media post he was committed to defending Canadian workers and businesses. Trump in his letter cited fentanyl "pouring" into the U.S. from Canada. Even though fentanyl seizures are up at the U.S. northern border with added scrutiny, the data shows minimal amoun...

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mpaign was held in Guangzhou and Shenzhou simultaneously to promote the economic and trade exchanges between Jiangxi Province and the Greater Bay Area. At the event, BYD signed a project of EV (electric vehicle) power battery industrial park. At Fuzhou Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, BYD will pour CNY 8 billion in building this project with an annual capacity of 15GWh. Apart from the EV power battery industrial base project, BYD will also ...

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h America. Chrysler unveiled its heavy-duty van "Ram ProMaster" based on the Fiat "Ducato" at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It will go on sale as the 2014 model in the third quarter of 2013. The Ram 3500 for 2013 model year is powered by 6.7-liter Cummins turbocharged diesel engine, which delivers 850 pounds-feet of torque. Its maximum trailer weight increased to 30,000 pounds. Chrysler displayed the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. Star...

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