, FAW-VW released its 2020/2021 Sustainable Development Report. In terms of emissions control, the report states that in new plants a process exhaust system with a smoke filter device is adopted to significantly reduce solid particulate matter emitted into the atmosphere and effectively improve air quality in the workshop work environment. In terms of energy consumption reduction, the factory has prioritized the selection of low-energy-consumptio...

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nd its actual capacity utilization as of November 2013 is around 50%. AvtoVAZ has shipped more than 3,300 units in October 2013 and is planning to produce 4,000 to 4,500 units in November and December 2013. The speed of the production line does not allow us to produce so many cars with the accepted quality standards. In summer 2013, the company could not deliver enough vehicles to dealers and a queue is now up to 2.5 months. The main buyers of th...

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a connected version of its ELF light-duty truck. By equipping all vehicles with communication terminals as standard equipment, Isuzu can connect its vehicles, allowing Isuzu and its customers to grasp a vehicle's condition in real time. Isuzu utilizes this data for its PREISM service, which a high-quality maintenance service used to identify unusual symptoms to proactively prevent vehicle breakdowns. On March 29, Isuzu launched a facelifted vers...

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responsive display to be invisibly embedded within the surface, under its Centum project.  Marquardt partnered with E Ink to integrate a durable, low-energy display into premium coated surfaces. It will ensure that the screen remains clearly visible without compromising interior design or material quality. After evaluating multiple approaches, Marquardt approached Covestro to develop a suitable material solution.  Covestro textile coating exper...

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They are essential for manufacturing all electric motors and generators. However, several months will be needed before the new lines reach their full operational capacity. This milestone will help the company to fine-tune tools and processes, ensuring a smooth scale-up and final validation so high-quality products can be delivered to customers. Based on ArcelorMittal press release...

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during redevelopment, the plant continued producing up to 1,000 vehicles per day. New facilities such as body shop, modern assembly areas, and logistics spaces have been built, along with upgrades to existing technologies. The assembly line uses connected digital systems to track vehicles and check quality. BMW i3 sends data on up to 20,000 features during assembly. Ergonomic workstations and training help employees work more easily with new tech...

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be launched from May 2021 to May 2024. Additionally, JAC will increase the annual capacity of the JAC-NIO plant to 240,000 units (calculated based on 4,000 working hours per year). NIO will be responsible for vehicle development and engineering, supply chain management, production technologies, and quality control/assurance. Jianglai will engage in assembly of automotive parts and management of plant operations. On June 24, according to the Natio...

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n 2023 BYD exhibits its battery electric logistics vehicle at 2022 World Future Commercial Vehicle Expo BYD launches two new energy passenger vehicles in Brazil and commences local production BYD’s new energy power battery production site project settles in Wenzhou BYD releases action plan for “quality, return improvement” BYD, JD to jointly promote transformation, upgrading of China’s auto industrial chain BYD project on global R&D cente...

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Didi Chuxing’s intelligent EV business XPeng settles new model project in Zhaoqing, Guangdong VW China to launch local electric platform for entry-level segment in three years Volkswagen completes acquisition of 4.99% shares of XPeng for USD 705.6 million XPeng to improve overall product safety, quality levels with TÜV Rheinland Xpeng to collaborate with BASF SE Xiaopeng Motors announced that it will launch the G3 smart connected SUV in 2018 ...

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at the end of March this year, 100 of which have gone straight to the local market for sale. Now, it can start increasing production to meet market demand after getting the final green light from Nissan's commissioning engineers who certified that the Ghanaian technical team had achieved the final quality and production milestones that had been set following the official start of production. On August 3, multiple sources reported that Nissan wil...

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um of Understanding (MOU) on March 20 for the joint development of electric vehicle (EV) solutions and battery energy storage systems (BESS), supporting clean energy adoption in Thailand and the ASEAN region and contributing to PLANET’s New S-Curve initiative. The collaboration will focus on high-quality lithium batteries for EVs, BESS, backup power for critical infrastructure, and advanced EV charging solutions, aiming to create new business o...

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Toyota Brazil to increase workforce by 600 in 2026 On March 30, it was reported that Toyota Brazil is expanding its workforce as part of its growth strategy, announcing the opening of 230 job positions with plans to reach 600 hires by the end of 2026. The vacancies cover multiple areas, including production, maintenance, administration, commercial, IT, health, safety and quality, reflecting increased operational needs across the company’s manuf...

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Sono Solar, Germany, launches automotive-qualified solar panel product line On April 1, Sono Solar announced that it is launching field-proven solar panels perfectly tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Sono Solar is thus positioning itself as a reliable module supplier with the highest quality standards and is expanding its claim as a leading OEM system partner for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Europe. The solar panels ...

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Ramkrishna Forgings, India, expands capacity with new horizontal casting line On March 31, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited announced that it has commenced the commercial production of Horizontal Casting Line, “DISA FLEX 80”. It has a production capacity of 28,800 metric tonnes p.a. at its PLANT VIII in Jharkhand. The casting line can manufacture casting products as per quality standards and customer requirements. The company invested INR 2.49 bil...

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w to mid three digit million euro amount in the new site over the coming years. The plant will assemble trucks with both conventional and alternative powertrains and is expected to have a production capacity of approx. 25,000 units per year, creating over 1,000 jobs in areas such as production, IT, quality control, and maintenance. At the same time, production complexity at the Wörth am Rhein plant, Germany, will be reduced to strengthen its lon...

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is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space for Ford’s mid-size models without negatively impacting exterior dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. The craftsmanship and quality is delivered following a EUR 600 million investment at Ford’s Saarlouis assembly facility, Germany. On July 18, Ford announced that the all-...

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l increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bodies handled by the new facility. It will support custom features such as two-tone roofs and matte finishes while painting both EVs and ICE vehicles. The advanced facility will use robots and automation for better paint quality and efficiency. The paint process will include multiple protective layers. Škoda will also introduce a cost-saving technique: applying the d...

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anter Mitsubishi Fuso starts production of eCanter electric truck Mitsubishi Fuso add tractor-trailer version of Super Great Mitsubishi Fuso begins sales of 2017 model medium-duty Fighter truck Mitsubishi Fuso invests JPY 11.8 billion in Kawasaki Plant to consolidate operations Mitsubishi Fuso adds quality management facilities to Kawasaki Plant Mitsubishi Fuso to develop specifications for a garbage truck version of the eCanter Mitsubishi Fuso, ...

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