EV & Battery Production – Page 5
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NewsPolestar adopts biofuels to cut emissions from ocean shipments
The EV maker is using renewable biofuels for ocean freight shipments of finished vehicles and inbound parts between China and Europe
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FeatureBMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
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NewsACC halts construction of two European gigafactories
The pausing of construction to two of three planned gigafactories in Europe also puts a halt to the localisation of the EV supply chain in the continent
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NewsCummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar localise battery supply in US
The joint venture partners will each own 30% of the company with LFP battery provider EVE Energy taking the final 10% share
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NewsVolkswagen relies on localisation in Europe for EV project
The carmaker wants to make EVs more affordable for consumers and will achieve this through localisation
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NewsHoerndlein to lead vehicle logistics for Volkswagen Group Logistics; Bronder moves to SAIC JV
Peter Hoerndlein replaces Oliver Bronder, who will lead logistics across the OEM’s vast SAIC-VW joint venture.
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AnalysisEuropean market outlook reveals gradual recovery amid constraints
The European automotive market’s pulse and its implications for logistics took center stage at the ECG Spring Congress 2024 in Baveno, Italy. Amidst global inflationary pressures and China’s looming influence, industry leaders converged to decipher trends and strategies crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.
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FeatureFVL NA in pictures: Day 2
Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector.
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NewsUS hikes import tariffs on EVs, batteries and critical materials
The Biden government is increasing import duties on EVs by more than 100% with an eye on controlling imports from China, with increases on batteries and other products
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NewsLeapmotor International in the race for European EV sales
Leapmotor International, the new joint venture between Stellantis and Chinese EV maker Leapmotor, will make its T03 EV in Europe and import the C10 from China
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NewsSharing risk drives supplier relations for GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan
Now in its 24th year, the study found that communication, shared risk and flexible contracts made a difference in OEM rankings.
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FeatureBMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
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NewsDHL to provide EV warehousing for Chery brands
DHL will provide warehousing for Chery subsidiaries Jaecoo and Omoda in their entrance to the UK market.
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NewsAscend Elements and Call2Recycle launch battery recycling service
Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle are working together to on EV battery management, logistics and recycling services for dealerships, recyclers and repair shops in North America
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FeatureFinished Vehicle Logistics North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024
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NewsBMW localising battery supply for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks continues to electrify inbound deliveries
Große-Vehne Speditions is deploying two battery-electric eActros 300 semitrailer tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Trucks for transporting car engines to the truckmaker’s Sindelfingen plant
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NewsPorsche using electric and biogas trucks for parts moves
Porsche is using six new electric trucks alongside its existing fleet of biofuel units for the transport of parts between its plants in Germany
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NewsUzbekistan aims to become regional automotive superpower with BYD contract
Uzavtosanoat has signed a deal with BYD to assemble electric vehicles from from complete knockdown kits and produce 500,000 of them a year
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NewsStellantis reduces inventory ahead of new product launches
In its latest financial results released today, the carmaker revealed that it took in lower than expected revenues in Q1 due to an unfavourable product mix and lower volumes.