p to 350 pounds. Novelis will produce the aluminum sheet for the F-Series Super Duty trucks at its plant in Oswego, New York, USA. The plant is in the process of commissioning its third automotive sheet finishing line, which has been contracted to support production of the Super Duty and will begin shipping product in spring 2016. (From a press release on December 15, 2015) Novelis, Inc. announced that it has received the FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) ...

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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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ion of previously registered vehicles, along with a full revision of its inspection processes. On November 6 Nissan announced that production and shipment of vehicles in Japan, which had been halted due to inspections being carried out improperly, will resume on the 7th. The company decided to stop shipping vehicles from its six Japanese plants on October 19, and has been implementing measures to prevent a recurrence of the issue. The Oppama, Toc...

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Ram 1500 with 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine now shipping to U.S. dealers On August 29, Stellantis announced that the first 2026 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine have left the Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant (SHAP) and are headed to dealers across the U.S. “When we announced the return of the legendary HEMI for the Ram 1500 in June, we received 10,000 orders in the first 24 hours, proving that we m...

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ric Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed heat-resistant low insertion force Cu-Sn plating for automotive terminals. The plating offers both heat resistance and low insertion force properties by forming an intermetallic compound layer of copper and tin on the surface. The company plans to begin shipping samples to parts manufacturers this spring. The plating is suitable for terminals found in automobile wire harnesses. (From an article in the...

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t global strategic SUV. Built on the new-generation digital EV platform named AEP, the SUV is powered by the 2nd-generation Magazine Battery which enables a long range of 750km. The SUV is equipped with AI algorithms powered by hardware such as an Orin X chip. On May 8, Hycan announced the official shipping of the first GAC Hycan export vehicles from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. These export vehicles include the Hycan V09 luxury battery electric MPV, the ...

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not elaborate on the launch date and the price. The Mazda6 made its world premiere at the Moscow Motor Show held at the end of August 2012. Mazda is reportedly planning to invest $80 million in its joint venture in Russia for production of 25,000-50,000 vehicles. On April 23, MAZDA SOLLERS started shipping the Mazda6 and held a ceremony. Of the first production vehicles, 9 and 39 were delivered to dealers in Novosibirsk and Moscow, respectively,...

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d semiconductor shortages Ford begins production of Maverick in Hermosillo, Mexico Ford delays 2022 Maverick Hybrid production due to supplier problem Ford to suspend production for two days at Hermosillo plant on material shortage Ford Maverick Hybrid, with 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 Hybr...

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ing line for medium duty trucks, complete with cab manufacturing and cab trim operations for both Volvo and Renault Trucks. This change means that cabs manufactured in Blainville will no longer have to be transported to Ghent. On June 3, Volvo Trucks announced that DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company, and Volvo Trucks are joining forces to electrify heavy truck transports. As a first step, DFDS will operate an all-ele...

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ion of previously registered vehicles, along with a full revision of its inspection processes. On November 6 Nissan announced that production and shipment of vehicles in Japan, which had been halted due to inspections being carried out improperly, will resume on the 7th. The company decided to stop shipping vehicles from its six Japanese plants on October 19, and has been implementing measures to prevent a recurrence of the issue. The Oppama, Toc...

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ters with freestanding housings.   It is equipped with control software compatible with permanent magnet and induction motors. Torque commands and operation/stop operations are performed using dedicated PC application software.   The system is currently under development and is scheduled to begin shipping in the fall of 2025. Portable general-purpose inverter pMOTION Display panel for the portable general-purpose inverter pMOTION Displa...

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s equipped with a Rock-Trac 4x4 system, front and rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lok electric front- and rear-axle lockers, electronic sway bar disconnect, and standard 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain off-road tires. On April 12, FCA announced that the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator has begun shipping to U.S. dealers from the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. The company invested USD 273 million to retool and modernize the plant and added 32...

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uction continues to increase to meet strong customer demand”. Serial production began at Spring Hill on March 21, 2022, but by the end of 2022, GM only delivered a total of 122 units. GM says it has been slow as it fixed problems, but now has a stockpile of about 500 new Lyriqs that will “start shipping to dealers this week”. Final 2022 production of the Lyriq is expected to not be more than 1,422 units. GM built 1,025 GMC Hummer EV pickups...

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million, it aligns with the evolution towards Industry 4.0 and 5.0 are based on digitization process, data flow construction, and secure data sharing among value chain agents. In the Company’s role, the demonstrator project is part of a process of plastic parts injection, as well as assembly and shipping to the customer. ESPADIN will allow the Company to explore fundamental data technologies for the digitalization of industrial processes at th...

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the recent official registration and establishment of GAC Energy Technology (Hunan) Co., Ltd. (GAC Energy Hunan). This marks the accomplishment of another GAC Group strategic deployment in Hunan after the Changsha settlement of the GAC Aion No.3 Plant project. On May 8, Hycan announced the official shipping of the first GAC Hycan export vehicles from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. These export vehicles include the Hycan V09 luxury battery electric MPV, the ...

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first to be launched and delivered in Q1 2025. A premium customized 4-seater edition co-developed with a German vehicle customization brand for the Trumpchi E9 MPV became available for pre-order. Also on display was the Trumpchi M6 Max all-purpose family MPV. On May 8, Hycan announced the official shipping of the first GAC Hycan export vehicles from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. These export vehicles include the Hycan V09 luxury battery electric MPV, the ...

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comprises a cold gas inflator and a dual chamber cushion equipped with a "one way valve" between the two chambers. The "one way valve" design enables the two chambers to operate at different pressure levels. (From a press release on September 12, 2011) Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced that it is shipping airbags to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) in support of the first US Built Kia Optima mid size sedan. The KMMG factory, located in W...

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Endurance Technologies, India updates about plant expansions and OEM partnerships In an investor update, Endurance Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel pl...

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ars. On June 3, China Merchants Group announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation framework agreement with BYD in Shenzhen. The two parties will establish a long-term and solid strategic partnership in such fields as New Energy Vehicle (NEV) supply chains, the New Energy industry, green shipping, technological innovations, and park construction. On June 9, BYD announced that it officially named the new F personalized New Energy Vehicl...

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egulatory approval for the production of pouch-type batteries, with an initial trial production line that will have an annual production capacity of 20,000 amp-hours of cells. Tesla has officially added China-built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to its inventory in Canada, confirming that it has been shipping vehicles from Gigafactory Shanghai. The range offered on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Tesla’s Canadian site matches those of the LFP cel...

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