Control for battery production in Lordstown GM highlights EV product, plant launches in U.S. GM, LG investing USD 2.3 billion for second Ultium Cells plant in U.S. GM to announce 4th Ultium Cells plant location in H1 2022, 3rd EV truck plant coming GM Subsystems avoids strike, reaches tentative agreement with UAW UAW leader says U.S. battery plants must be unionized GM's Ultium Cells JV set to receive USD 2.5 billion U.S. Energy Department ...

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roduction at Georgetown plant Toyota receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD fuel cell powertrain kit Toyota, PACCAR collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell truck production for 2024 Toyota opens new engine production line at Georgetown plant Toyota announces 100 MW renewable energy offtake agreement in Kentucky Toyota announces U.S. production of electric 3-row SUV, battery plant investment Toyota to build USD 50 million EV battery lab a...

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Musashi India signs LOI to supply integrated side-mounted e-axle for Kinetic Green two-wheelers On May 13, Musashi India Private Limited signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited for the supply of integrated electric powertrain systems for Kinetic Green's upcoming two-wheeler platforms. Under the agreement, Musashi India will supply a side-mounted e-Axle integrating a 4.7 kW IPM motor, gearbox, and contro...

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pra races off the Line Jaguar Land Rover to gradually resume production from 18 May Magna, Fisker partner to build Ocean SUV in Europe in fourth quarter of 2022 Jaguar introducing new E-Pace Fisker and Magna reach engineering and purchasing milestone for Fisker Ocean Fisker, Magna sign long-term agreement, start Ocean SUV production in late 2022 JLR extends production cuts amid semiconductors shortage Magna Steyr gets environment permit to ex...

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. Smaller than a mini-vehicle, it has been designed as a mobility option for a diverse group of daily users who frequently travel short distances with few passengers. This might include young, single new drivers, or older individuals who may be nervous about driving. The C+pod is available by lease agreement. All vehicles will be leased, and the company will actively promote the "3Rs" (reduce, reuse, recycle) of installed batteries. On January 13...

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onesia (Wuling) has inaugurated a partnership with PT Gotion Green Energy Solutions Indonesia (Gotion High-Tech) with the MoU inked at Wuling’s Cikarang plant that will cover both companies’ long-term goal of innovating and developing EV batteries for the Indonesian automotive market. Under the agreement, Gotion Hight-tech will provide good quality batteries and professional after-sales service for Wuling EV batteries. Reported on June 16, E...

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tober 27, there are uncertainties that may impact the timing of the completion of the Transaction. Therefore, the Company decided to disclose such information once the transaction is certain, which is when the Company received first consideration of USD 72,000,000 on December 29, 2023, as stated in agreement. (From SET Announcement on January 2, 2024) Business partnership Collaboration with Changan to localize EV parts in Thailand-During the visi...

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rate UD Trucks' domestic sales functions in six regions (Kinki, Chugoku/Shikoku, Kyushu, Tohoku, Kanto, and Chubu) with six sales companies that are consolidated subsidiaries of Isuzu. The Isuzu sales companies will be the surviving entities and will retain their current names. In addition, a basic agreement was reached to establish new sales companies in five of UD Trucks' areas (Akita, Ibaraki, Saitama, Toyama, and Mie) and transfer them to the...

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Navarra plant expands to accommodate new EV production VW Navarra stops production due to Valencia flood impact on suppliers, aims to resume soon VW Navarra proposes 2025 production calendar with ERTE, shift closures, and union requests for bonus payments VW Navarra, Spain and unions signs on ERTE Agreement for 2025 VW Navarra adjusts 2025 production forecast as EV integration reduces capacity Volkswagen Navarra activates night shift to recover ...

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er Curitiba (SMC) decided to continue the strike at the Renault plant in São José dos Pinhais that began last week, triggered on July 21 by the company announcing an end to the third shift and dismissal of 747 employees. The union wants Renault to revoke the dismissals and negotiates a collective agreement for any layoffs or reduced hours going forward. Employees at Renault’s São José dos Pinhais plant ended their strike on August 11. The s...

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ervations for solar electric car Sion CES 2023: Lightyear, Netherlands opens waitlist of solar car Lightyear 2 Valmet Automotive, Finland starts change negotiation due to decrease in production Sono Motors, Germany announces progress on the community campaign Lightyear, Netherlands signs pre-order agreement with Arval for 10,000 vehicles Lightyear, Netherlands partners with four leasing and car-sharing companies for Solar EV car Lightyear, Neth...

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how BYD launches new concept car Ocean-X developed based on e-platform 3.0 BYD unveils Destroyer 05, first sedan under Ocean series, at Auto Guangzhou 2021 BYD partners with Momenta to form autonomous driving JV “DiPi Intelligent Mobility” BYD and Bosch jointly launch dTCS BYD signs cooperation agreement with Shenzhen-Shanwei Special Cooperation Zone Faurecia and BYD set up new company in Suzhou to make auto parts BYD sees no big impact on Sh...

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e conducted for the period of three years in Espoo, southern part of Finland, where the temperature fluctuates greatly. Tolerance to climate change will be tested and the results will be considered to discuss whether the bus can be continuously be used in transit systems. On May 7 BYD has signed an agreement with Winsor city government in the southwestern state of Ontario, Canada, to produce the K9 large electric bus for the city's public transpo...

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ybrid engine (DHE), a front 160kW/260Nm motor, and the EHS (Electric Hybrid System). 10.08kWh and 17.6kWh blade batteries complete the respective powertrains, and respective NEDC fuel consumption of 3.4L/100km and 3.5L/100km at the lowest charge. On August 27, BYD announced the recent signing of an agreement with Huawei for the in-depth joint R&D of intelligent driving for Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand, in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This intelligent driv...

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rt battery cell production in Germany starting 2027, targeting up to 8 GWh annually. Tesla appears poised to be an early beneficiary of Canada’s decision to reopen imports of Chinese-made EVs, following the removal of a 100% tariff that halted shipments in 2024. Under the new Canada–China trade agreement, Canada will allow up to 49,000 vehicles per year to be imported from China at a 6.1% tariff, and rising to 70,000 units within five years. ...

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NSK and NTN to integrate businesses, establish joint holding company in 2027 On May 12, NSK Ltd. (NSK) and NTN Corporation (NTN) announced that they have reached a basic agreement to establish a joint holding company by way of a joint share transfer and to integrate their businesses. Both NSK and NTN are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of the joint holding company. The companies plan to execute a definitive agreement within approxima...

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Unifor chooses Ford as lead OEM for Canadian 2026 labor contract negotiations On May 11, the Unifor trade union said that Ford has been selected as the lead OEM to begin contract negotiations in Canada for later in 2026. Any agreement reached with Ford will set the stage for future talks with GM and Stellantis. Unifor has maintained a long-standing working relationship with Ford, and has most often selected the OEM to set the pattern bargaining a...

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s largest car importers and dealers, Bertel O. Steen, to provide recycling and reuse services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market. Bertel O. Steen is involved in the import, sales, and service of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, and others. During the agreement period, discarded EV batteries from Bertel O. Steen’s car brands will be collected by Hydrovolt at various collection points across the co...

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Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria plan EV assembly plants in Nigeria On May 11, multiple sources reported that Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria had signed a partnership agreement to establish electric-vehicle assembly plants in Lagos and Abuja. The collaboration will focus on the production of “Acely,” Hybrid Motors Nigeria’s indigenous vehicle brand designed for the Nigerian market. The Lagos facility will se...

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or Co., Ltd. acquired the vehicle production qualification of New Forta Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. and started the relocation construction project of annual production capacity of 9,000 new energy vehicles. - According to research by Marklines in June 2019, Changjiang Auto signed a cooperation agreement with Leapmotor. Changjiang Auto's Hangzhou Plant will assemble the EV coupe S01 after receiving a production consignment from Leapmotor. Lea...

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