expand Spring Hill battery plant U.S. Energy Department completes USD 2.5 billion loan for Ultium Cells battery cell plants Ultium Cells workers vote for UAW representation at Warren plant Ultium Cells’ Warren plant begins negotiations with UAW in January GM says fourth U.S. battery plant on track, more to come GM and LG’s Ultium Cells to start bargaining with UAW on Warren plant Ultium Cells Lansing plant completes steel installation ...

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mira lineup. It has a 4-cylinder twin-scroll turbo engine and an 8-speed DCT gearbox from AMG, delivering a maximum output of 360 hp. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.4 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 275 kmph. Additionally, Lotus has upgraded the existing Emira models to enhance both track performance and everyday comfort. The cooling system was improved to provide better cooling for the transmission and radiator. The engine thermo...

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available as a two-seat Utility Wagon and a five-seat Station Wagon. Hundreds of Grenadier production prototypes are now being built at Hambach. These are being used for final test rounds including crash testing for certification and to validate the assembly process and build quality. Hambach is on-track to begin launch series production in July 2022. The Grenadier is powered by a choice of two straight-six, 3.0-liter BMW engines. Both the BMW B5...

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L 680 Monogram Series.PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an ABB robot such as the IRB 5500 paint series. Combined with ABB’s 3D vision system and coordinated by ABB’s RobotStudio planning and programming software, the head tracks very closely to the vehicle body to ensure that 100% of the paint is applied to the car with no overspray or airborne misting.  The automaker ...

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ectric, and fuel cell vehicle applications, ranging from passenger cars to heavy-duty CVs. (From a press release dated May 7, 2025) Kongsberg Automotive ASA (KA) announced that it will continue executing cost-saving initiatives in 2025. The previously announced overhead reduction program remains on track and is expected to be fully implemented by Q3 2025, delivering an estimated annual saving of EUR 10 million. KA will also launch additional cost...

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shion frame Front / rear seat structure Front seat frame (via Toyota Boshoku Gateway (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ) Rear seat frame (via Toyota Boshoku Gateway (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ) Static front seat back suspension Seat frame (via Hyundai Transys) Seat frame (via Dayou A-Tech Co., Ltd. ) Front seat frame track Wire seat frame Power and manual seat structure Seat frame (via TS TECH) Seat frame cover Driver seat bottom frame Seat pan assembly Front seat...

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on these three lines has been suspended since the first shift on March 10 due to an explosion at Chuo Spring Co., Ltd., a supplier of automotive springs. According to the reports, operations will resume from the second shift on March 13 as the procurement of parts, which had been delayed, is now on track. The temporary suspension of the three lines has affected production of the Harrier and RAV4. On March 13, starting from the second shift, Toyot...

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k Auto Show. Production of the 2014 CTS will begin fall 2013 at Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan. GM unveiled the restyled 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at the New York Auto Show. The new Camaro will arrive at Chevrolet dealers later in 2013. The racing-model Camaro Z/28 is expected to be appearing at track events across the United States in spring 2014. The Camaro Z/28 has the LS7 7.0L V-8 engine matched with a TREMEC TR6060 six-speed manual transm...

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! Cube” software innovation simulator. Based on the 2050 goal of achieving carbon neutrality worldwide, VW Group presented environmental protection measures taken in China at the event. On November 15, Audi FAW announced that the construction of the Audi FAW NEV company in Changchun, China, is on track for completion by the end of 2023. The Test Center Changchun, inaugurated in September 2023, can operate up to 70 test vehicles. The facility, f...

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2024 2025 2023 2021 2022 2019 2020 Sliding door control lock actuator Gas spring for falcon wing door Power sliding door system Drive unit for Power slide door Power sliding door driving unit Side door/Sliding door closure Side door closure Cinching latch actuator for falcon door Sliding door upper track Sliding door bracket assembly Power sliding door Power sliding door (Sourced by Automobilwoche) Power sliding door drive system Rear door closur...

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Amara Raja, India updates about upcoming R&D and battery gigafactory On May 30, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited, in an investor update, announced that its R&D facility currently under development in Hyderabad remains on track. It is expected to be operational by the end of this calendar year, alongside the customer qualification plant.  These new facilities will significantly enhance its internal product development capabilities, complement...

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e, a two-speed gearbox, and over 1,100 hp. It expects to release the FIVE RS for sale in Germany in December 2025 and plans to launch the FIVE RS in other EU countries, the UAE, and South Africa in 2026. The Company also intends to launch the Mullen FIVE RS in the U.S. once it has achieved a proven track record of sales and success throughout key European markets. Based on Mullen Automotive, Inc. press release...

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) A-Class (Thailand) C-Class Coupe (Thailand) S-Class (Thailand) X1 (Thailand) X3 (Thailand) X5 (Thailand) X6 (Thailand) X7 (Thailand) 2 Series (Thailand) 3 Series (Thailand) 5 Series (Thailand) 7 Series (Thailand) Celerio (Thailand) iX3 (China) Mazda3 (Thailand) CX-30 (Thailand) S660 Legend Hybrid Tracker (Brazil) UX200 UX250h iX (Germany) LS500 Hummer EV (USA) Dutro Cargo Dyna Cargo 2.0ton Series ID.4 CROZZ PRIME (4WD) (China) ID.4 CROZZ PRO (R...

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poxy filler Heat foam molding TOM molding: Stage lift type vacuum forming, for large parts   Coating-less steel sheet (Nippon Steel Corporation) The exhibits include various types of paint-free steel sheets, with the aim of eliminating painting as an environmental measure. Although there is no track record in automobiles, the company says it has experience in consumer products such as refrigerators. There are three specifications: LaminatedS...

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. (From a press release on March 11, 2022) The Minister of Innovation and Technology announced that Hungarian economy to grow at around 7% with automotive industry to be the key sector. Major Automotive company Rheinmetall is building the world's most advanced tank factory, with an independent test track, the AVL development centre. Also, TÜV Rheinland will be testing batteries and agricultural machinery in Zala County, and Bosch will lay the fo...

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Germany) SQ5 Sportback (Mexico) SQ5 (Mexico) S7 Sportback (Germany) A6 Limousine (Germany) RS 6 Avant (Germany) S5 Coupe (Germany) RS 7 Sportback (Germany) RS Q8 (Slovakia) S4 Limousine (Germany) S5 Cabriolet (Germany) S5 Sportback (Germany) A5 Coupe (Germany) RS 5 Sportback (Germany) Bentayga (UK) Tracker (Brazil) iX (Germany) X-Trail (4WD) (China) Kicks (FF) (China) Terra (FR) (China) Hummer EV (USA) ID.4 CROZZ PRIME (4WD) (China) ID.4 CROZZ PR...

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er identifying key areas for improvement, they are now testing advanced technologies such as AI and robotics at their Böllinger Höfe site through the end of the year. The project is unique because of the use of smart glasses during a needs analysis. Workers wear glasses with infrared cameras that track their eye movements, showing where they look and which tasks are most mentally demanding. This helps identify areas where support is most needed...

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ts operations in Germany and the U.K. at its supervisory board on March 28, but did not come to any decisions, including plant shutdowns. Discussions with the unions will continue. Despite reports about closures of Opel's Bochum Plant and Vauxhall's Ellesmere Plant by GM Europe, CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke said there will be no plant closedowns until the end of 2014. Opel and Vauxall are willing to negotiate about means to improve performance. He ...

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will commence deliveries in early 2024. On August 19, Aston Martin introduced the new V12 Vantage Roadster. Production of the V12 Vantage Roadster is due to commence in Q3 of 2022, with the first deliveries scheduled to begin during Q4 2022. It has a compelling combination of widebody design, wide-track suspension, and – for the first time in a Vantage Roadster - the mighty 5.2-liter Twin-Turbo V12 engine. The quad-cam 60-deg 5.2-litre V12 eng...

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inear bearings and displacement bearings Power steering pump bearings -Wheel bearings Wheel bearings Wheel modules Four-row angular contact ball bearings (twin tandem) -Electromechanical actuators Roll stabilizers Ball screw drives Electromechanical steering systems Ride-height leveling systems Track and camber adjustment systems -Commercial vehicle applications Kingpin bearings Stabilizer bearings Brake adjusters Half-shells Insert bearing...

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