ction starting in the U.S. in Ridgeville, South Carolina in summer 2024. With Polestar 4 production expanding to South Korea during the second half of 2025, Polestar is making significant progress to improve profitability of its key markets, including the U.S. According to the Volvo Cars Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, the Company secured supply of climate-neutral electricity in their production facilities in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Ch...

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Jameel Motors and GAC form joint venture to launch electric vehicles in UK On July 16, Jameel Motors signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese automaker GAC to distribute GAC’s electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom. GAC is known globally for its focus on safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new joint venture will be one of the first in the UK with a Chinese automaker. It will be set up after getting the necessary re...

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Positioned as a model succeeding the "Note" and "Tiida," the model is available also with the highest trim level "MEDALIST" targeted at customers expected to move up from the "Tiida." Prices will range from 1,249,500 yen to 1,674,750 yen. Sales target is set at 10,000 cars a month. According to the Sustainability Report 2021, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan),  is undertaking a modal shift to rail and maritime logistics. Some 80% of completed vehi...

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including battery assembly, and has an annual capacity of over 150,000 vehicles. Designed using digital technologies like building information modeling (BIM) and a cloud-based SAP S/4HANA system, the plant emphasizes automation, precision, and efficiency, with over 800 robots supporting operations. Sustainability is prioritized through net carbon-neutral production, green energy use, and innovative waste and water recycling systems. Audi's locali...

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ll be applied in the high-performance luxury EVs produced on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform jointly developed by Audi and Porsche AG. The first batch of new models produced on the platform is expected to be released in late 2021. On September 16, FAW-Volkswagen released its "2020/2021 Sustainability Report". The report announced that switching from solvent-based paints to water-based paints will fundamentally reduce VOCs emissions. ...

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2017, workers at the Orion plant have assembled more than 200 Cruise AV test vehicles. The Orion plant will continue to build the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Sonic, as well as the Cruise AV.  On June 12, General Motors announced that it will increase production of its Bolt EV in 2018 as part of its 2017 sustainability report released at its annual general meeting. The company highlighted its mass-production methods for autonomous vehicles by reiterati...

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tion Center (Shanghai) from April 23 to May 2, 2025. Under the theme of “reSpire”, Toyota Boshoku will place emphasis on exhibiting forward-looking mobility and cockpit solutions for future autonomous driving as well as core technologies and products developed based on comfort and environmental sustainability. Toyota Boshoku will make the global debut of the MX Oasis intelligent cockpit, which functions as a comfortable and highly customizabl...

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and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country. The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI, robotics, and cloud computing, boosting productivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and machine collaboration for customized production. The company ...

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e concept for 100% polyester trunk components can also be applied to tailgate and other trunk trims. The Propylat-based trunk trim parts are lightweight, sound-absorbing, and customizable. The new monomaterial trunk side trim is available in Europe, North America, and China, under the Autoneum Blue sustainability label. (From a press release dated June 28, 2024) Technological Alliance Partnership with Jiangsu Huanyu Group for joint development-Th...

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re meters and is being developed on a total area of 400,000 square meters. It is expected to begin operations in 2026. Two new models are planned to be manufactured at the facility, a compact flex hybrid with production confirmed from 2025, and a new model developed especially for Brazil. Regarding sustainability, Toyota's new plant in Sorocaba will operate as an Ecofactory, integrating sustainable technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions, ...

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UK Government announces GBP 650 million Electric Car Grant scheme On July 15, the UK Government announced a GBP 650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. Supporting the manifesto commitment to phase out the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, the ECG will back UK and other manufacturers, with eligibility dependent on the highest manufacturing sustainability standards.  Discounts up to GBP 3,750 will be available at the point of sale...

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d for the EU to activate domestic mining projects and calls on the Commission and member states to assess the minimum level of strategic stocks of rare earth elements. MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) call for concluding bilateral partnerships on raw materials with countries that meet high sustainability and human rights standards. MEPs stress the need for the EU to identify, operationalize, and strengthen areas it holds critical advanta...

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Brazilian government implements 0% IPI tax to certain models in the country On July 11, it was reported that Brazilian government published Decree 12.549, modifying the IPI (Industrialized Products Tax) table effective November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. The measure adjusts tax rates for passenger and light commercial vehicles based on sustainability and performance criteria. However, for the "Sustainable Car" category, a 0% IPI rate too...

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Brembo chooses EGA’s CelestiAL solar-powered aluminum for brake calipers Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) has signed an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to source CelestiAL solar aluminum, produced using solar power, for its brake calipers. The agreement allows Brembo to reduce emissions by nearly 50% for the same volume of aluminum, further reinforcing its ongoing commitment to sustainability across its operations. (From a press release da...

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or fuel filling station for test vehicles, complements Bentley’s advanced new research and development headquarters, industry-leading training centre, engine production facility and paint shop. On January 24, Volkswagen informed that Bentley Motors takes another step towards increasing its onsite sustainability with the successful pilot and launch of a new water recycling system at its site in Crewe. The process works by using high-pressure pum...

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ng that price hikes or workforce reductions could disrupt market momentum and trigger a broader economic domino effect. This strategic engagement forms part of the Indonesian government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen industrial diplomacy, promote a favorable investment climate, and safeguard the sustainability and global competitiveness of the automotive industry, a key contributor to Indonesia’s GDP and manufacturing exports. (From Indonesi...

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NavInfo, BAIC BJEV forge partnership for component development NavInfo Co., Ltd.  (NavInfo) signed a component development agreement with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BAIC BJEV) for the development of a parking software product for two models. Components built on this product will meet the requirements of BAIC BJEV’s terminal customers for the sustainability, stability, safety, comfort, and convenience of vehicle use. Concurrently, the ...

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e project site, 94 hectares will be dedicated to the Volvo Group plant, while the remaining 26 hectares will feature a Pocket Park, an urban green space designed to benefit local communities. The plant aims to achieve LEED GOLD certification, an internationally recognized standard for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. With a USD 700 million investment, the project is expected to generate 2,500 direct jobs and up to 5,000 indirec...

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y sales of some USD 11 million and 62 employees. The condition monitoring technologies used by SKF to date are based on measurement of mechanical properties, principally via vibration and lubrication analysis. This move is in line with the SKF Group''s move towards supporting its customers in their Sustainability efforts. Baker''s sales are mainly focused on the industrial motor users and geographically mainly on the American market. SKF pays USD...

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ich employs approximately 1,300 people, will enable us to scale production of lower-cost LFP cell technologies in the U.S., complementing our high-nickel and future lithium manganese rich solutions and further diversifying our growing EV portfolio," said Kurt Kelty, VP of batteries, propulsion, and sustainability at GM. The Ultium Cells plant in Warren, Ohio will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, which has ...

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