of traditional materials helps cut carbon emissions. For e.g., replacing carbon fiber with natural fiber in car roofs reduces production emissions by about 40%. These new materials can easily fit into current manufacturing systems. Roofs will be made using a fast, automated method called RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding), while other parts will be made with a prepreg process — a common method that ensures strong, high-quality results. Based on BMW ...

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o this, Toyota decided to temporarily halt vehicle plants across Japan to determine the effects on parts supply. On October 2 Toyota Motor East Japan started production the Vitz small car at its Iwate Plant. The Vitz was previously produced at Toyota Industries’ Nagakusa Plant, but production was transferred to the Iwate Plant for the purpose of increasing production efficiency. The Iwate Plant already produces the Aqua small car and C-HR small...

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fficially launched the locally assembled BAIC BJ40 Plus at the PT Handal Indonesia (PT HIM) facility in Purwakarta, West Java, marking BAIC’s first vehicle assembled in Indonesia. To ensure quality, BAIC sent experts to its Beijing plant and brought international specialists to oversee technology transfer. The local assembly initiative has created around 700 jobs, with 95% of them being residents of Purwakarta. The BAIC BJ40 Plus is a rugged 4x...

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Inc. Battery enclosures-Pentatonic customizable composite battery systems for hybrid and fully electric vehicles Pentatonic underbody protection including fully composite or hybrid solutions Integrated battery thermal management solutions including water-glycol based cold plates or innovative heat transfer fluids Pentatonic Cell to Pack enclosures Pentatonic Green+ EV battery enclosures made with 20% biomass materials or 25% recycled materials ...

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(via Toyota Boshoku) Ornament Module carrier (door inner panel) Door trim assembly Door liner Rear door trim Interior trim Door trim insert TPO foil for door panel Surface material for door panel Surface materials (SUNVIEO thermoplastic vulcanizate) for armrest Door trim surface sheet ASHELER Multi-transfer sheet MT SHEET for door trim Door panel assembly Door fabric Door trim parts Door module Mutilayered cover material for door panel Door linin...

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secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W). The deal brings high-tensile steel manufacturing, lightweight design expertise, and a complete in-house R&D setup. H-One’s operations feature five transfer press lines with capacities of up to 1,500 MT, a lead time of 12–18 months, and 65 high-speed robots. This strengthens vertical integration...

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eement backed by approximately 80% of Marelli’s creditors. The company stressed that this process is purely financial and will not affect production activities, employment levels, or ongoing investments in Italy or abroad. Unless better offers from third parties emerge, Marelli’s ownership will transfer to the SVP fund, Marelli's current creditor, upon closing of the Chapter 11 process, which is expected by fall 2025. The unions have called f...

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e company’s electric vehicle partnership will upgrade its market-leading BYD ADL Enviro200EV with ADL’s new electric bus heating system and optimised vehicle layouts. The buses will utilise ADL’s new all-electric heating system for electric buses. This heat pump solution has been developed to transfer atmospheric heat in to the vehicle. Designed to run efficiently in low ambient temperatures, it can also be used in reverse to cool the vehic...

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y a 2.0L/2.3L engine. The X80's crash safety performance has been ranked at five-star in the China-New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP), thanks to its high-strength body and advanced technologies. Production of the Benteng series, produced on the same assembly line with the Mazda 6 (Atenza), will be transferred to the second plant. FAW Car plans to release the first SUV sold under its passenger car brand Besturn in 2013. The new model will be the ...

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te Limited (Inchcape) and PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional Tbk (Indomobil) announced their joint venture and appointment to operate Mercedes-Benz AG’s Indonesian assembly and distribution operations. The operations of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia and PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia will be transferred to a partnership. The continuity of business in all respects will be ensured. Production activity in the plant located in Wanaherang, Bogo...

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W, which is larger than the maximum output of 135kW. The battery voltage is 350V DC.   The "e-Module" is an electric powertrain for construction machinery that is adapted to the specific working environment of construction machinery, such as tilt angle and water resistance, and also has a built-in transfer function to support four-wheel drive systems.   The rated output is 120kW and the battery voltage is 650V. e-Module e-PTO   The "...

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Daido Metal to achieve operating profit margin level of 10% by FY2030 Daido Metal Co., Ltd. (Daido Metal) is aiming to achieve an operating profit margin level of 10%, up from the present 5.2%, at an early stage by fiscal Year 2030 (ending in March 2031), the final year of its new midterm plan. Aiming to eliminate unprofitable business, it will transfer automotive engine bearing production facilities from its plant in Czech Republic to Montenegro...

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Rögelein GmbH Germany sales office Lumbar support adjuster motor Various actuators Heater fan motor Headlamp aiming control motor Washer pump motor Outside rearview mirror adjusting motor Blower fan motor Door mirror retraction motor Water pump motor Power window motor Various motors ABS actuator Power seat motor Other door parts Door lock actuator 4WD transfer case motor QS9000...

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expanding the model range with modern passenger cars, from sedans to full-size crossovers. All models will be adapted to the local market conditions and consumer expectations. Within the framework of the project, it is planned to launch new production facilities, increase the level of localization, transfer technologies, and develop the export potential of the country's automotive industry. The start of serial production is scheduled for the four...

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igashi Fuji plant. The company held an internal ceremony to commemorate the closing of the plant on the same day. In the future, Toyota's demonstration city "Woven City" will be built on the site of the plant. Among the models that were produced there, production of the luxury sedan Century will be transferred to Toyota Motor Corporation's Motomachi Plant, and the next-generation taxi "JPN TAXI" will be transferred to Toyota Motor East Japan's Mi...

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this plant due to supply disruptions after the Algerian government decided to impose a ban on the import of auto spare parts. Launched in 2018, the plant can assemble 50,000 vehicles per year. On August 11, Groupe IMETAL, a leading metallurgical and steel industries group, announced the successful transfer of ownership of the KIA Motors Algeria plant to its subsidiary, EPE FONDAL. The signing ceremony was held at the Directorate of State Domains...

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obs will be created. The new generation i10 debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The plant started production of midsize hatchback "Lavita" with new production line, planning to produce 90,000 units in 2007 and 100,000 units in 2009, and put them in the European market. Hyundai Motor is planning to transfer production of the export model for Europe of its small hatchback "i20" a plant in Turkey. Production of a 5-door "i20" is scheduled to start ...

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nts in the first year and targets 30,000 vehicles produced by the end of 2026, with a long-term capacity of 50,000 units annually. On August 18, Great Wall Motors Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with Daimler AG to acquire Daimler’s factory in Iracemápolis, Brazil. Under the agreement, Daimler will transfer the factory’s land, buildings, machinery and other properties excluding personnel to Great Wall Motors. The transfer is expected to be comp...

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North American business said that the company is in talks with the Los Angeles city government pertaining to the supply of electric buses. If the two companies sign a contract, BYD will build a plant in Los Angeles. The first batch of electric bus will be manufactured in China, which will later be transferred to the U.S. The first electric bus will be launched in the U.S. in the second quarter (Apr-June) of 2011 at the latest. BYD has showcased ...

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