, which closed in 2023. CEO Barman took the stage in a room that will be purposed as a customer center and potentially a delivery location, and reiterated the company's plan to start production beginning in Q4 2026. The company is currently considering the idea of customers taking delivery of their EV pickups at the plant. Barman noted that, unlike traditional pickups built with up to 6,000 parts, the Slate will be assembled with just 600 parts. ...

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DURA Automotive Systems LLC USA Greg Ramfos (CEO) -The Company is a global automotive supplier that develops and manufactures mechatronic control systems, lightweight structural body systems, and exterior trim solutions. Its solutions include shift-by-wire actuators, BEV battery trays, mechatronic controls, and aluminum roof rails. The Company’s products are deployed on more than 300 vehicle platforms across a variety of light vehicle segments ...

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Brembo S.p.A. Italy Matteo Tiraboschi (Executive Chairman) -The Company is an Italy-based global leader in the research, design, development, and production of braking solutions and technologies and other components for the automotive industry in the original equipment and aftermarket sectors. It provides solutions for passenger vehicles, motorbikes, and commercial vehicle applications. The Company also supplies clutches and other components for ...

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Novelis, Inc. USA Steve Fisher (President and CEO) -The Company is a leader in producing sustainable aluminum products, aluminum rolling and aluminum recycling. The Company focuses on providing solutions for the beverage can, automotive, aerospace and high-end specialty markets.-The Company is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Indian multinational company Aditya Birla Group.-The Company is organized i...

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Scottish Government invests GBP 4.5 million to expand EV charging in rural and island areas On August 27, the Scottish Government announced GBP 4.5 million funding to improve access to EV charging across the country. Through the Rural and Island infrastructure fund, more charging points will be set up in areas that currently lack investment. The program supports the goal of adding 24,000 public charge points by 2030, focusing on rural and island ...

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LG Energy Solution secures major EV battery contracts with Mercedes Benz in Europe and U.S. On September 3, LG Energy Solution, South Korea, secured two EV battery supply contracts from Mercedes Benz Group. In Europe, LG will supply 32 GWh of EV batteries to Mercedes Benz starting from August 1, 2028, till December 31, 2035. Another contract, in U.S., LG will provide 75 GWh of EV batteries to a Mercedes Benz affiliate starting from July 30, 2029,...

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Storedot, Israel, produces large-scale batch of 4695 cylindrical cells, shipping to global EV OEMs On September 2, Storedot announced the production of a large-scale batch of 4695 cylindrical cells in collaboration with its partner, Kumyang. The production run validated that all previously published specifications were met and even exceeded, demonstrating the scalability and readiness of StoreDot's XFC technology for high-volume manufacturing. Th...

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Maruti Suzuki, India launches all-new Victoris SUV On September 3, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India launched the all-new Victoris SUV. The Victoris is available with three powertrains: a 1.5L K-Series gasoline engine with Smart Hybrid technology, a 1.5L strong hybrid (e-CVT) system with EV mode, and a factory-fitted S-CNG option. The 1.5L gasoline engine delivers 75.8 kW at 6,000 rpm and 139 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The strong hybrid produces 68 kW at...

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L-H Battery Company, Inc., Ohio Plant (tentative name) Pouch-type lithium-ion batteries JV of Honda and LG Energy Solution -Original investment for JV: USD 210 million -Investment commitment for battery plant: USD 3.5 billion -Overall investment related to JV: USD 4.4 billion -Ohio state incentives: USD 150 million -Groundbreaking event and Construction began: Early 2023 -Expected completion (initial planning): End of 2024 -Beginning of mass-pro...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

XC70 end of 2025 Europe, China PHEV Length 4,815 (189.6) X Width 1,890 (74.4) X Height 1,650 (65.0), Wheelbase 2,895 (114.0) mm(in) Curb weight: 2,110kg (4,651.8lbs) FWD/4WD. 1.5L 4-cylinder direct injection turbo gasoline engine (Max output: 120kW/163ps, Peak torque: 255Nm) AC synchronous motor (Max output: 107kW/146ps, 263kW/358ps (107kW/146ps + 156kW/212.2ps)) Max system output: 234kW/318ps, 340kW/462ps Lithium-iron phosphate battery (Capacity...

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Volvo Cars, Torslanda, Goteborg Plant Volvo V60 (2010-2016), V60 PHV (2012-2016, 2018-), V70(-2016), S80 (-2015), S90 (2016-2017), S90 PHV (2016-EOP), S90 MHV (EOP), V90 (2016-2025 Planning), V90 PHV (2016-2025 Planning), V90 v (2020-2025 Planning), EX60 (2026-Planning); XC60 (2017-), XC60 PHV (2017-), XC60 MHV (2020-), XC70 (-2016), XC90 (2015-), XC90 PHV (2015-), XC90 MHV (2020- ), EV (planning); Polestar (Prototype); Battery assembly (plannin...

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reduced rim thickness-Painted and bright machined aluminum wheels-Aluminum wheels with premium finishes-Cladded aluminum wheels-Flow formed steel wheels-Steel wheels with integrated full face design-Steel wheels with drop center design-Bead seat steel wheels-Cladded steel wheels-Stiffer wheels for EVs for improved acoustics-VersaStyle steel wheels featuring a steel wheel backbone and stylized cap-ACORUS wheel technology to reduce impact and vibr...

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Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. Mexico Armando Tamez (CEO) -The Company provides lightweighting solutions for the automotive industry, focusing on the development and manufacturing of aluminum components for e-mobility, ICE powertrain, structure and chassis applications. Its products include lift gates, subframes, cross and longitudinal members, support brackets, shock towers, cradles, pillars, cylinder heads, engine blocks, oil pans, transmission cases, e...

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roduction of first unit of NV150 AD commercial van Nissan temporarily suspends new vehicle registrations in Japan Nissan halts domestic supply amidst ongoing unlicensed inspection crisis Nissan resumes deliveries from five Japanese plants Nissan's ISO certification for vehicle production in Japan revoked Nissan Shatai starts Armada production at Shonan Plant Nissan adds 4WD NV 200 Vanette Van Nissan temporarily halts production at Kanto region p...

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l Processing Plant - The company was established on June 10, 2011. Shanqi Datong rolls off first battery-swapping heavy-duty truck Shaanxi Automobile Group is expected to begin test operations On May 14, 2024, Shanqi Datong rolled off its first battery-swapping heavy-duty truck. This new generation EV trailer truck, developed for coal logistics, is based on Shaanqi's chassis with body and is equipped with CATL's 513 kWh battery and an integrated ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Ebro Factory, Zona Franca, Barcelona Plant (former Barcelona Decarbonisation Hub (D-HUB)) [Spain] Chery: PHV Omoda 9 (2025-), Omoda 5 (CKD/2025-planning-); Jaecoo 5 (CKD/2025-planning-); Ebro (EV Motors): SUV S700 (2024-), S700 PHV (2025-), SUV S800 (2025-), S800 PHV (2025-), S400 (2025-); QEV: EV ZEROID Delivery van (planning-), EV/FCV buses (planning-), EV/FCV large trucks (planning-); Assembly of 40kWh lithium-ion battery packs Nissan Path...

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EV7 E-GMP A 5-/7-seat mid-size electric crossover SUV. It will have a range of over 500 km....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/09/03

GV70 M3 PF eM PF Mid-size crossover SUV, produced at the Ulsan plant in Korea. It was introduced when Genesis was launched in the European market in the summer of 2021. It is equipped with a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine or a 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. In Oct. 2022, the four-wheel drive EV Electrified GV70 was added. The range (WLTP mode) is 479km. The range-extended EV will be added at the end of 2026, and the HEV in early 2027...

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Ioniq 5 E-GMP eM PF The model is a mid-sized crossover SUV of Ioniq, an EV-only brand. It is produced at the Ulsan plant in Korea and was launched in May 2021. Cruising range (WLTP mode) is 384km and 507km for rear-wheel drive versions and 481km for four-wheel drive. The high-performance N that have a max output of 478kW and a range of 448km (WLTP mode) was added in Apr. 2024....

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Ioniq 6 E-GMP eM PF Mid-size sedan of Ioniq, an EV-only brand. It is produced at the Asan plant in Korea and was launched in early 2023. The cruising range (WLTP mode) is 429km and 614km for RWD versions and 583km for 4WD one. The facelifted model that will be launched in summer 2025 and the high-performance Ioniq 6 N that will be at the end of 2025 were unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show in Apr. 2025....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/09/03