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Constellium to open Mexico plant for automotive aluminum structural components

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intends to open a new manufacturing facility in Mexico to produce aluminium automotive structural components. This plant, located in San Luis Potosí, will allow Constellium to respond to increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength aluminium Crash Management Systems and automotive structures for the expanding auto industry in Mexico.

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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. billion in direct spending in the state in Fiscal Year 2017 alone.

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Ford hires Whirlpool government Liz Door as well-known provide chain officer

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Two executives are retiring: Kiersten Robinson, common supervisor of nation cars and president of Mexico and Canada for Ford Blue, on July 1; and Jonathan Jennings, vice chairman of provide chain, as of Aug. Door has served as Whirlpool’s government vice chairman of world strategic sourcing since 2017.

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

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Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”. Since then, the combined portfolio shared between the partners has more than quadrupled to 13 projects in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Nissan and Daimler will co-develop the vehicles.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.