meters. On March 11, Volkswagen Navarra announced that in 2023, it has reduced 297 tons of cardboard and 41 tons of plastic through its waste reduction policy, the Irati Project. The measures also led to a 141-ton decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. Cardboard savings are mainly from supplier side packaging. Plastic reduction per vehicle was 0.127 kg (27% less than 2022), and paper/cardboard per vehicle reached 0.776 kg (14% reduction). Staff su...

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dia Private Limited, will be incorporated with Gabriel India holding a 49% stake and SK Enmove retaining 51%. Gabriel India will invest up to INR 294 million in the JV’s equity, in one or more tranches. The JV will focus on engineering, manufacturing (including third-party and contract blending), packaging, import, assembly, marketing, and export of engine oils (including motorcycle oil, passenger car motor oil, heavy-duty diesel oil), e-fluids...

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acturing cutting-edge foam products for automotive and railway segments. Tata AutoComp Systems is a provider of automotive interior, exterior plastics, composites, and sheet metal stampings, etc. while Woodbridge offers material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare, and building products, etc. Woodbridge has corporate headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and automotive headquarters ...

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Smoke A revision to allow using reference fuel for the test, according to the manufacturer’s request. 3 AdoptedproposalregardingUNregulation 90 01 S12 2023/129 2023/11/15 Replacement Brake Lining Assemblies -A revision to allow marketing calipers/drum sets in parallel to axle sets including packaging and marking thereof in case of vehicles of Category L. -A revision, regarding packaging and marking, to allow offering product conformity li...

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on all-electric SUV in China FAW-VW adopts CO2 heat pump in product development phase FAW-VW develops new energy technology and products FAW-VW takes environmental protection measures in assembly process FAW-VW uses interior chrome effect paint to replace real chrome FAW-VW adopts green packaging FAW-VW invests CNY 16 billion in upgrading its Foshan Plant Auto Shanghai 2023: Audi presents EV lineup in a joint booth with FAW and SAIC ...

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hort by 270,000 vehicles in FY 2021-22 due to chip shortage Maruti Suzuki India and Suzuki Two-Wheeler India signs land allotment agreement for plant at IMT Kharkhoda Suzuki to enhance renewable energy sources at its India automotive plants Maruti Suzuki, India updates about reduction in the use of packaging materials Suzuki Motors, India to increase rail transportation as a step towards carbon neutrality in supply chain Maruti Suzuki achieves 30...

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upport ICE vehicles, such as the Mustang and new Ranger. The plan includes: Rouge Electric Vehicle Center- USD 450 million investment; Michigan Assembly Plant-USD 475 million investment; Rawsonville Plant- USD 160 million investment; Livonia Transmission Plant- USD 40 million investment; and Monroe Packaging Center-USD 35 million investment. On December 13, Ford Motor Co. announced it has added a third shift, with 250 new hires, at the Rouge Ele...

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of new 300 mm wafer manufacturing capacity by adjusting and expanding its existing site in Dresden. X-FAB is constructing a new open foundry facility at its existing site in Erfurt. It will focus on combining existing capabilities (so-called micro-electromechanical systems, or MEMS) with innovative packaging and integration processes. These chip technologies are crucial for applications in the automotive, AI, and medical sectors.  Based on Europ...

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Toyota launches all-new RAV4 in Japan On December 17, Toyota Motor launched the all-new RAV4 in Japan. The 6th generation RAV4 is a compact SUV built on the idea that "Life is an Adventure". While maintaining the RAV4's signature solid and powerful design and packaging, it has been developed around the keywords Diversification, Electrification, and Intelligence. Under Diversification, three distinct styles are offered: the sophisticatedly styled ...

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ion introduces high-power energy storage systems at its plants GAC Aion applies energy-saving and carbon reduction technologies at its plants GAC Aion protects the plant environment GAC Aion takes measures to manage waste GAC Group takes waste water management measures GAC Aion realizes sustainable packaging 100% equity interests in GMMC transferred to GAC Aion JV between GAC Aion, DiDi Autonomous Driving granted business license Auto China 2024:...

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s implemented the Nissan Green program since 2002. At the Aguascalientes A1 plant, 90% of the energy comes from greenhouse gas-free sources. Nissan has also established a methodology for sustainable waste management, achieving 100% utilization in all manufacturing operations in the country. Also, a packaging regulation optimization program was implemented, reducing the use of waste by 70% of new materials. Regarding air, Nissan uses high-efficien...

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nd for flexible production platforms in emerging markets. The project involves CNC Worldwide and over 40 parts suppliers that contribute to the vehicle’s production in Uzbekistan. Logistics operations are coordinated from Mexico, creating new industrial opportunities for companies specializing in packaging, inventory management, and international supply chains. On December 18, Kia announced pricing for the all-new 2026 K4 Hatchback, a new body ...

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next-gen Forte hatchback in Mexican market, imported from Korea Kia signs MOU to build 50MW solar farm and produce 64,000MWh annually in Korea Korean auto makers to halt production for Chinese parts supply shortage Kia begins production of European-specification Sorento Hybrid in Korea Kia reveals packaging secrets of practical all-new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Kia launched K8 in Korea Kia introduces 2022 Sorento PHEV to its SUV lineup Kia to build...

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w assembly line in Munich plant for 'Neue Klasse' BMW Group uses sustainable paints made from bio-waste BMW Group to digitalize all vehicle plants using 3D laser scanning by 2023 BMW Munich (Germany) plant reduced air sink rate and used recirculated air in its paint shop BMW Group backs sustainable packaging in its logistics BMW starts production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich BMW to launch its first vehicles featuring completely ve...

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m-ion batteries in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The new plant will be built on the site of the former Iwakuni plant of Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp., and is expected to start operation in FY2027 ending March 2028. The new plant will be responsible for the modularization and packaging of automotive cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells to be procured from Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. The completed battery packs will be insta...

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s head office in Hiroshima. The all-new CX-9 will go on sales in the U.S. and Canada in phases from spring 2016. Production of the newly developed Skyactiv-G2.5T, a 2.5-liter gasoline turbocharged direct injection engine, has also started at the same plant. Mazda North American released pricing and packaging information on March 17 for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 flagship. The mid-size three-row crossover SUV will be seen at the New York Auto Sho...

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manufacture and assemble complete battery packs. The 9-hectare battery pack manufacturing and assembly plant at KIM LONG MOTOR Industrial Park Hue, with a total investment of VND 1,200 billion, is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. The facility will handle stamping, assembly, welding, and packaging, with automation reaching up to 90%. Its initial production capacity is projected at 1 million kWh per year, with plans for future expansion...

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Zhongze Precision Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. China -Shareholder(s): Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co., Ltd. PCU cooling system parts Battery cooling system parts Other battery related parts Aluminum machining Battery case Lithium battery safety packaging structural parts ...

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oversee chip manufacturing directly. The move highlights a collaboration that extends beyond a traditional customer–supplier arrangement into a business model in which the client participates in every stage of the process, from chip design to plant construction, production line configuration and packaging, to speed up feedback cycles. The meeting took place as Samsung prepares to start full-scale production of advanced chips at the KRW 50 tril...

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battery pack. The innovative Design-for-Disassembly” concept to battery modules, enabling high energy density, repairability, recyclability, and reusability. The platform integrates ProLogium’s “Superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery” Module Free Architecture High Packaging Efficiency Advanced Thermal Management Scalability for High-Volume Production ISO14001 ISO9001 IATF16949 (Formerly ISO/TS16949)...

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