EV & Battery Transportation & Handling – Page 5
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NewsKia enters European commercial electric van market
Kia enters European light-commercial electric vehicle market with PBV electric van range
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NewsAudi debates future of Brussels plant as Q8 e-tron orders drop
Lower orders for the Q8 e-tron and production and logistics restrictions mean Audi is looking at restructuring at the location
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NewsAmplify Cell Technologies starts work on LFP battery cell plant
The Accelera-Daimler Truck-Paccar battery joint venture has broken ground on a battery cell complex in Mississippi
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FeatureBMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
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NewsDaimler Truck North America takes charge on cleaner inbound logistics
DTNA is working with its transport provider Salem Carriers and fleet electrification supplier Electrada on cleaner inbound logistics
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NewsChinese finished vehicle exports to Russia in jeopardy
China-made vehicles are flooding the Russian market and Avtovaz’s parent company Rostec is calling for a curb
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NewsEurope imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports
The European Commission’s additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports aim to tackle “unfair subsidisation”
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InterviewBMW’s Michael Nikolaides on a localised, digital supply chain
BMW’s global logistics head Michael Nikolaides leads a steering committee across production, sales and supply chain to support strategic decisions.
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FeatureBEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.
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NewsVW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs
VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…
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NewsTurkey announces 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports
Turkey imposes 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China to safeguard domestic automotive industry. EU announces its own
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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