All United States Of America articles – Page 7
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NewsVolatile output and tight ro-ro capacity disrupt auto volumes on US east coast
In the face of vessel disruption, automotive terminals at the ports of New York and New Jersey have seen a switch from ro-ro vessels delivering parts to vehicles being delivered in containers
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NewsCanadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern complete merger
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is billed as the first and only railway covering Canada, the US and Mexico and will invest $275m in new infrastructure over the next three years
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NewsUS and Japan advance trade deal with critical minerals agreement
The US and Japan have signed an agreement on the supply of critical minerals for use in EV batteries that aims to promote fair competition in sourcing critical minerals, while also ensuring robust labour and environmental standards.
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NewsFord led US in production and exports in 2022, reports analyst
Ford made more than 1.8m vehicles in the US in 2022 and exported 260,000 vehicles over the same period. The carmaker has also reported being the best-selling brand in the first quarter of 2023, with total vehicle sales around 457,000
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NewsUS Senate investigates forced labour in auto supply chain
The US Senate Committee on Finance is questioning car manufacturers and suppliers about the suspected use of forced labour by tier suppliers based in Xinjiang, China
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NewsBringing battery production in Europe up to speed
Speakers from PowerCo, Basquevolt, Li-Cycle and Ceva Logistics discussed the challenges of localising battery production in Europe at this year’s ALSC Europe conference
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NewsMazda begins exports of CX-50 from US to Mexico
Mazda has added Mexico as an export country for its CX-50, which is made at the US joint venture plant it runs with Toyota in Huntsville, Alabama. The carmaker is also exporting the CX-50 to Canada and Colombia
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FeatureGM calls in the chips with GlobalFoundries
Kamal Khouri, vice-president and general manager for the Automotive Business Line at GlobalFoundries, talks about the benefits of a transparent supply chain when it comes to semiconductor supply to GM
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NewsParts exports from Portugal on the rise
Parts makers in Portugal have increased exports for the ninth consecutive month. Despite ongoing supply chain pressures in Europe, the value of parts exported rose to €992m in January
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NewsVW Group’s PowerCo to build battery gigafactory in Canada
VW Group’s PowerCo business will build a battery gigafactory in Ontario, Canada, which is expected to begin production in 2027. It is the company’s first announced battery facility for North America
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NewsRecharge takeover of Britishvolt will focus on energy storage first
Recharge Industries has successfully taken over the battery manufacturing business formerly owned by Britishvolt in the UK but its first focus will be on energy storage rather than supply for EVs
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NewsNissan uses electric semi-trailers for vehicle deliveries to US
Nissan North America is working with Avant Garde Auto Logistics (Agal) on a project to move vehicles imported through the port of LA on electric semi-trailers, including the Ariya EV
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NewsSusan Serrano lands role at the port of Baltimore
Susan Serrano has moved from Höegh Autoliners to take up a new role responsible for increasing finished vehicle volumes at the US port of Baltimore
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NewsLG Chem secures lithium supply in North America with Piedmont deal
LG Chem has signed a supply and investment deal with Piedmont Lithium for the supply of spodumene, enabling it to extract enough lithium to make batteries for 500,000 EVs
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NewsBattery problem stops F-150 Lightning production at Ford
Ford has had to halt assembly of the F-150 Lightning etruck because of a problem with the battery supplied by SK Battery America in Georgia
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NewsDoes the UK restructuring regime put suppliers at a disadvantage?
The UK’s administration rules contain loopholes that are a risk to production and that perceived risk is a contributory factor to customers choosing to source parts away from UK-based suppliers
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NewsFord takes next step in localising EV battery making in US
Ford will make its own lithium iron phosphate batteries in the US from 2026 at a new $3.5 billion plant located in Marshall, Michigan
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NewsGM secures dedicated supply of semiconductors from GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is expanding its semiconductor facility in Malta, New York state, for a dedicated line of supply to GM’s chip makers
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NewsGM aims to secure lithium supply with record mining investment
GM is investing in Lithium Americas to secure the supply of lithium carbonate from the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, US as it works to secure meet its goals for battery and EV production in North America
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NewsRockwell appoints Bob Buttermore to supply chain lead role
Industrial automation technology provider Rockwell Automation has appointed Bob Buttermore to lead its Integrated Supply Chain organisation