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Mazda and Ford JV to Invest $350M to Build Next Generation Compact Pickup Truck in Thailand

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Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company’s joint venture, AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand.

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Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

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This model will be first launched in Thailand in March 2010 and will be available in more than 150 countries. . At the same time, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Thailand’s first product champion—the one-ton pick-up—has seen sales dwindling over the past few years. Nissan Motor Co., The new global compact. Click to enlarge.

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Ford to expand 3-Wet Paint capacity by 50% globally in 2013

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Ford was the first automaker to implement the 3-Wet high-solids solvent-borne technology in 2007; it now has eight plants in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe equipped to use the process to paint vehicles. The actions will reduce CO 2 emissions by an estimated 15-25% at those facilities. and Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Ky.

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Maxwell Technologies Delivers One-Millionth Large Cell Ultracapacitor

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In 2007, Maxwell established high-volume large cell assembly capacity through a contract manufacturing alliance with Belton Technology Group, a major producer of precision components with ISO-certified production facilities in China, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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and subsequently gaining promotion to Managing Officer in April 2007. Hachigo then assumed a role in the area of manufacturing as General Manager of Honda’s Suzuka Factory in April 2011. In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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Some production activities are relocating from China and India to other developing countries, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, particularly for raw materials and intermediate goods production in energy-intensive sectors. It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

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Since 1917, AIDA has led the metal-forming industry as the well-known manufacturer of metal-forming systems, particularly servo and mechanical presses for various applications in the global automotive and component industries, including OEMs and Tier 1 to Tier 3 suppliers. How is AI helping to add value to your business?