ion in a new facility in two phases over the next seven years. The plant is scheduled to begin production mid-2017. It is expected to create 350 manufacturing jobs in Henderson County over the coming five years. (From a press release on February 22, 2016) GF Casting Solutions announced that it will supply a large number of lightweight components for a new generation of electric vehicles in China. The new contracts amount to approx. CHF 370 millio...

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VisIC, Israel developing alternative supply chain for GaN (Gallium Nitride) On July 7, VisIC Technologies announced that it had proactively addressed recent changes in the GaN supply landscape following TSMC’s notification of a last-time buy for its GaN product line. VisIC’s new foundry partners have already begun production ramp-up, with the first products available for customer evaluation and integration by the beginning of 2026. As part of...

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regenerative heat, which it obtains from the most modern groundwater and air heat pumps. On March 24, the BMW Group announced that the next-generation high-voltage batteries are to be manufactured at a new location in Straßkirchen and lrlbach in the Straubing-Bogen district. In the future, it will supply batteries to car plants in Munich, Dingolfing, and Regensburg. Construction of the new location is scheduled to begin in 2024. The planned prod...

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Jiefang signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on hydrogen energy with Faurecia (Shanghai) Hydrogen Investment Co., Ltd. and Air Liquide (China) Holding Co., Ltd. in Changchun, Jilin. The three parties reached consensus on topics including hydrogen technology R&D and hydrogen industrial chain layout. The three parties will conduct cooperation on liquid hydrogen heavy trucks to promote the commercial application of liquid hydrogen, acc...

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y supplier VW China signs Memoranda of Understanding on renewable electricity with two energy partners Next-gen FAW-VW Magotan sedan rolls off production line, with launch on July 9 FAW-VW launches next-gen Magotan sedan FAW-VW, Baosteel to jointly bolster green, low-carbon development of industry chain FAW-VW, VW Group forge partnership for import of finished vehicles, components Three FAW-VW sub-brands to launch 19 new models in coming 20 mont...

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e Institute for Powertrains and Automotive Technology (IFA), Vienna University of Technology; Slide: © Copyright IAV )   To maintain vehicle performance without compromise — especially in acceleration, top speed, aerodynamics, and efficiency — the ICE range extender must be properly sized, supplying at least 70 kW of electrical input, possibly more. This must align with both CO₂ emissions legislation and real-world usage profiles, wh...

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nce resume work; FAW and auto parts suppliers fully resume production FAW Hongqi puts self-developed dual-motor DHT into mass production FAW and Audi set up new energy vehicle company FAW Group promotes eco-friendly development of automotive products FAW Group facilitates creation of green supply chain FAW Group subsidiary creates complete digitalized system for battery recycling FAW Group establishes online pollutant emission monitoring...

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of new Q60 sports coupe at Tochigi plant in Japan Mitsubishi Motors stops orders for Dignity and Proudia Infiniti begins production of 2018 Q50 in Japan for summer launch in U.S. Nissan facelifts Cima luxury sedan 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 producti...

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EPA 42 mpg rating, begins shipping in December Ford idles North American plants first week in November Ford Maverick begins arriving in Brazil from Mexico Ford Maverick Hybrid sold out for 2022 model year Ford to halt 2022 Maverick orders on January 27 Ford delays orders for 2022 Maverick amid supply chain constraints Ford announces 2023 Maverick Tremor addition to product line Ford to reportedly discontinue U.S. sales of Transit Connect i...

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Rock Ford prepares Cuautitlan plant in Mexico to build company’s first EV in 2020 U.S. sales of Mexico-produced vehicles in June mixed Ford considering compact pickup truck for plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico Ford’s Mexico-made EV will be a ‘Mustang-inspired’ crossover Yanfeng Interiors to supply new program at Ford plant in Cuautitlan, Mexico Ford seeking suppliers for its EV to be built in Cuautitlan, Mexico Ford to cease Fiesta produc...

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to 7%. (Based on a press release on May 7, 2024) Contracts Product Customers Details NM12-Single fuel cell stacks FAW’s Hongqi -The Company announced that EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies (EKPO), its joint venture with Plastic Omnium, has inked a contract with FAW Group for the development and supply of “NM12-Single” fuel cell stack module prototypes. These stacks will be used in a next-generation fuel cell vehicle of FAW's premium brand...

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to Mexico Volvo begins production of fully electric BZRT articulated and bi-articulated buses in Brazil Volvo Buses announces global launch of B8R and B8RLE chassis Volvo presents Autonomous VM truck in Brazil Volvo Group completes 20 years of truck cab manufacturing in Curitiba, Brazil Volvo to supply 25 B340M Gran Artic articulated buses to Curitiba, Brazil Volvo expands staff, restarts second shift at Curitiba, Brazil Volvo doubling produc...

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neration Jetta in Brazil VW implements collective vacations at São Carlos plant to adjust production Volkswagen investing EUR 1 billion for growth in South America Volkswagen marks 300,000th EA211 engine production in Brazil VW grants collective vacations at Taubaté plant due to semiconductor supply Volkswagen to idle São Bernardo do Campo plant in September VW issues collective vacations for sixth time at Taubaté plant, halts one shift ...

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aubaté plant in Brazil Volkswagen investing EUR 1 billion for growth in South America VW extends 2nd shift vacations São Bernardo do Campo, Taubaté plants due to chips Volkswagen to halt production in Taubaté for third time VW grants collective vacations at Taubaté plant due to semiconductor supply Volkswagen to idle São Bernardo do Campo plant in September VW issues collective vacations for sixth time at Taubaté plant, halts one shift ...

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ches 25 million cars produced in Brazil Volkswagen applies lay-off at Taubaté plant in Brazil VW extends second shift lay-off at São José dos Pinhais until October Volkswagen investing EUR 1 billion for growth in South America VW grants collective vacations at Taubaté plant due to semiconductor supply Volkswagen to idle São Bernardo do Campo plant in September VW issues collective vacations for sixth time at Taubaté plant, halts one shift ...

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estyled Peugeot 2008 is manufactured at the company’s Porto Real plant in Brazil, where it will continue in production even as an all-new 2008, based on company’s CMP platform, goes into production at the El Palomar plant in Argentina in the 2021-2022 timeframe. On September 2, Stellantis began supplying ethanol to vehicles with Flex-fuel engines produced in Goiana, Brazil. From this date onward, vehicles equipped with T270 Flex and Turbo 270...

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olestar 3 gains new variants, more affordable pricing ahead of U.S. launch Polestar to showcase lineup of performance SUVs at New York Auto Show Polestar 3 cuts carbon footprint by reducing aluminum, battery related emissions Polestar announces 7,200 global deliveries for Q1 2024 Volvo Cars secures supply of climate-neutral electricity in Malaysia and US Volvo Cars starts production of EX90, SUV at Ridgeville plant, USA Volvo ending S60 sedan pro...

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Dana Motors, Nigeria to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually On July 14, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors announced plans to produce 18,000 electric vehicles annually at its plant in Lagos. It is retooling its facility to support electric vehicle assembly. This move is expected to boost local job creation, support technology transfer, and build capacity across the supply chain. Based on multiple sources ...

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NA system, the plant emphasizes automation, precision, and efficiency, with over 800 robots supporting operations. Sustainability is prioritized through net carbon-neutral production, green energy use, and innovative waste and water recycling systems. Audi's localization strategy ensures 90% of the supply chain is within 30 kilometers of the plant, supported by a nearby supplier park.  On May 31, FAW-VW announced that FAW-Audi started accepti...

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Thailand’s auto industry confronts U.S. tariffs and steel price surge Reported on July 12, 2025, Thai auto parts manufacturers are bracing for the impact of steep U.S. tariffs and volatile global steel prices, which are two developments threatening to disrupt the automotive supply chain. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)’s Auto Parts Industry Club recently convened to address these growing concerns. In April, the U.S. imposed a 25% tari...

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