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Schaeffler opens new dedicated e-mobility plant in Hungary; expects €2-3B in annual e-mobility orders from 2022 on

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. The range of products produced at the Szombathely II plant includes electric motor components. Image: Schaeffler. —Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG. million between 2026 and 2029.

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. In Europe, BYD is dedicated to making mobility solutions emission-free.

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SAIC’s MG to open second Europe parts centre by the summer – ET Auto

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MG Motors, a unit of Chinese automaker SAIC, will open a second European parts centre by the summer of 2024 in France to meet the country’s growing demand for its vehicles, a spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday. SAIC is currently evaluating whether to build a factory in Europe.

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SK IE Technology to supply separators for EV batteries to Sunwoda

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Sunwoda’s major customers for its batteries include Geely Auto Group, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co., Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Motor, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen. Up to now, SKIET has been supplying separators for IT and electronic products to the Sunwoda Group. SKIET has factories in South Korea, China, and Poland.

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BYD aims to start vehicle production at Thailand EV plant in Q3 2024

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The announcement coincided with the automaker’s participation in the ongoing 45th Bangkok International Motor Show, which is being held from March 27 – April 7, 2024. During its announcement, BYD highlighted that it is focused on the Thai auto market. The company is also constructing car factories in Hungary and Brazil.

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X SUV teased ahead of global debut on March 21

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Mar 2024, 18:14 PM The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept previews a new design direction range, previewing an upcoming electric SUV from the automaker. This will be joined by the BMW i3 saloon, which will be based on the Neue Klasse concept showcased at the 2023 Munich Motor Show.

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BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe

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So Europeans can get an up-close look at the SUVs, the company plans to showcase them at the Geneva auto show in February. For its off-road capabilities, each wheel comes with an electric motor that allows it to turn on the spot or slide sideways into parking spaces. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.