EV & Battery Production – Page 18
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NewsUS climate act disqualifies most of current EV line-up, say industry groups
The US Inflation Reduction Act includes a range of incentives for localised EV and battery production but carmakers say stringent rules for eligibility are misaligned with current capacity
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NewsKia teams up with DB’s Encore on battery storage
Kia is working with Deutsche Bahn’s energy storage start-up Encore on the resue of EV batteries previously used in electric vehicles for new energy storage systems, with transport provided by DB’s logistics divisions
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FeatureA cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector
Volume volatility, labour shortages and capacity constraints are three main concerns for companies canvassed in the latest finished vehicle logistics survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics
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NewsBritishvolt certified to ship battery cells to OEMs
Britishvolt’s lithium battery cells have just been passed for safe transport by battery testing firm AIS and are on their way to several companies in the UK, including Aston Martin and Lotus
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FeatureChallenges in wiring harness supply reflect global logistics issues
The challenges of automation, connectivity and electrification are at the forefront of the wiring harness supply problem, reflecting a wider issues in the automotive supply chain
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NewsAndrea Eck to leave BLG’s Automobile division
Andrea Eck is leaving BLG Logistics after a five-year tenure as head of its Automobile division, during which she led the development of new customer segments and preparations for new vehicle technology
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FeatureHonda joins GM, Stellantis in US battery joint ventures with LG
After announcing a partnership with GM to use its Ultium platform and Sony to build future EVs, Honda will now partner with LG to make batteries in the US
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FeatureMercedes-Benz and VW choose Canadian lithium supply for German gigafactories
Mercedes-Benz and VW Group have signed agreements to secure lithium supply from Canada for future battery and EV production in Europe
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NewsMercedes-Benz making electric SUVs in US with local battery supply
Mercedes-Benz is now making fully electric SUVs at its US plant in Alabama, supported by local lithium battery supply
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NewsFactory closures extended in China as drought continues
Factories in China’s Sichuan province, including those run by Toyota and Foxconn, have been ordered to close amidst electricity shortages
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NewsMercedes-Benz first to benefit from CATL battery plant in Hungary
CATL is investing €7.34 billion in a 220-hectare greenfield site in Hungary for the localised supply of lithium-ion batteries to European carmakers, beginning with Mercedes-Benz
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NewsFoton signs deal to export 1,000+ electric buses to Chile
The Chinese commercial vehicle maker has signed its biggest export order for electric buses worth RMB 1.6 billion and will deliver 1,022 vehicles to the Chilean capital, Santiago
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FeatureSteven David to tackle supply chain challenges at Lucid
Steven David has moved to Lucid Motors to head supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and quality and help the electric vehicle maker tackle ongoing disruptions to parts supply
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FeatureBuilding vehicle supply chains fit for a digital world
The organisation of finished vehicle delivery is at a crossroads and carmakers are grasping the challenge to replace legacy systems with a more robust and agile outbound supply chain
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NewsNio to open battery swap manufacturing plant in Hungary
To support its planned expansion of EV exports to Europe, Chinese carmaker Nio is opening a battery swap manufacuring plant in Hungary next month
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FeatureHow Audi wants to use its supply chain as a force for good
Marco Philippi is adapting Audi’s supply chain to meet environmental standards and withstand global crises
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FeatureA sustainable supply chain inbound and out at BMW
BMW’s Maike Rotmann and Wolfgang Rudorfer explain the strategies being put in place as part of the company’s Green Transport Logistics project for emission-free logistics
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AnalysisSupply chains made visible as part of US tax credit legislation on EVs
A new ruling on tax credits for EVs, which is ruled by strict parts localisation targets, means vehicle makers will have to make their material sourcing more transparent
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FeatureLithium-ion battery gigafactory database
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
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NewsStefan Paul takes over as CEO of Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Stefan Paul as its CEO, replacing Dr Detlef Trefzger. Paul moves from his role as head of road logistics and sales at the logistics provider