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EcoMotors acquires engine developer Katech Manufacturing

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a manufacturing company known for developing advanced engines and powertrains. The purchase comes on the heels of news of EM’s $200+ million joint venture with First Auto Works Jingye Engine Company to develop, manufacture, sell and service the opoc engine technology in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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ICCT report finds US domestic EV production and investment continues to fall; only 5% of global EV investment to go to US EV assembly plants

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Comparatively, EV manufacturing has increased at a faster rate in China, which made up 44% of global EVs manufactured through 2020, up from 36% in 2017. Similarly, European manufacturing accounted for 25% of global EVs through 2020, up from 23% in 2017. million (or about 10%) are slated to be manufactured in US.

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Chrysler Group in 5-year, $18.2M partnership with McMaster University to develop advanced electric and hybrid powertrains; funding from Canadian Government

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Chrysler Group LLC has entered a 5-year, $18.2-million For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Chrysler Group will invest $9.25 million in cash and in-kind contributions, with an additional $8.93

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Safety Institute: auto manufacturers fail to meet NHTSA deadline for replacement airbags

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Many manufacturers have failed to deliver sufficient replacement airbags to vehicles that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) deemed at the highest risk of a rupture, despite a 31 March agency deadline to do so. The analysis, conducted by Quality Control Systems Corp.

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Henkel introduces new pretreatment process in NA for increased aluminum content in vehicle manufacturing

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Henkel Corporation’s automotive group has introduced the BONDERITE Flex Process in North America on the 2013 Ford F-150. Treating aluminum with zirconium oxide gives vehicle manufacturers the flexibility of processing up to 85% aluminum on vehicles, versus 25% with a conventional zinc phosphate coating.

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RAM 1500 BEV debut set for Fall 2022, teaser takes jab at Ford F-150 Lightning 

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The announcement included a slight nod to its perceived competitor, the Ford F-150 Lightning, with the line: “Time to steal the thunder.” ” The company that will unleash the RAM 1500 BEV is Dodge, which is part of Stellantis — created by a merger between Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group.

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Italian Government Upset Alfa Romeo ‘Milano’ Will Be Built in Poland

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The Italian Minister for Business has criticized Stellantis for manufacturing the Alfa Romeo Milano outside of the country, suggesting that the automaker had likely violated the law. However, the country also allowed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to be sold to the French, resulting in Stellantis.

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