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OCTOBER 25, 2016

Divergent 3D, a manufacturing technology company focused on the automotive sector, has entered into a global development partnership with engineering research and development (ER&D) firm Altran. Divergent 3D is commercializing a software-hardware platform for manufacturing that leverages 3D metal printing.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. A midpoint will then be derived from the translated manufacturer-specific WLTP targets for 2021.

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. MAHLE Powertrain, an engineering service provider to the global automotive industry.

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2023

LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Hyundai teamed up to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding on May 26 in Seoul, Korea, for a battery cell manufacturing facility in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia. million globally by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

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

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AUGUST 3, 2011

77% agreed that the proposed CAFE standard would “ fundamentally change how vehicles are manufactured in the US ”, with 52% agreeing that the proposed target would require most vehicles to use hybrid-electric or electric powertrains. And it’s one that breaks the silos of the value chain and is inclusive of the global marketplace.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

It is the first deliverable of the New European Industrial Policy outlined in an earlier communication. This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the.

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JULY 23, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly is expected to reach 81 million units in 2013, an increase of 2.3 percent compared to 2012, according to Autofacts, PwC’s automotive analyst group. While the global market is expected to see positive growth overall, there are a number of mixed signals at the regional level. to global growth.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2019

The Volkswagen Group projects a total volume of 22 million all-electric cars worldwide by 2028, with more than 50 percent of that from China. Stephan Wöllenstein, CEO of Volkswagen Group China. Pre-production begins just a few days after the first global ID. manufacturing started in Zwickau, Germany.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. The facility is Schaeffler’s first production plant fully dedicated to electro-mobility and gives the group a new center of excellence for the production of components and systems for electrified powertrains.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge. —Center for Automotive Research.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, plans to establish a global network of Customer Solution Centers (CSCs) to accelerate collaborative innovation between Novelis and automakers for the next generation of vehicle design. Novelis Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Mahindra Group and Ford Motor Company have agreed to explore a strategic alliance designed to leverage the benefits of Ford’s global reach and expertise and Mahindra’s scale in India and successful operating model. Global emerging markets; improving Mahindra’s reach outside of India. Connected vehicle projects. Electrification.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The agreement was signed in Beijing today by Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific, and Ying Jianren, chairman of Tech-New Group Ltd. and board director of Zotye Auto. A new manufacturing plant for the JV will be constructed in Zhejiang Province. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

At a time when global automakers are looking beyond China towards India for a reliable and best cost base, the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the Indian auto industry should target to increase their share of exports to at least 50 percent. lakh worth of components in 2022-2023.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is taking an equity stake in European battery cell manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) to scale up development and production of next-generation high-performance battery cells and modules. On top of that we can help to ensure that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry even in an electric era.

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APRIL 25, 2017

Industrial and technology group thyssenkrupp has opened a new €10-million (US$10.9 The Group will concentrate its engine component development and prototyping activities at the 2,000 square meter development center in the future. million) development center for engine components in Dalian, China.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Two and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto is looking to take its engineering skills training programme to Tier 2 and 3 cities, in order to fill the critical skill gaps faced by the automotive industry. ” “With Bajaj Beyond, we will expand our skilling efforts across the group.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Global technology company ZF officially opened the campus that will house four corporate function hubs for North America and the company’s first R&D centre in Mexico, on April 4, 2024. This strategic move marks the company’s foray into global markets. This year has already seen three major announcements.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Digital technology is rapidly changing every aspect of the auto industry—from the manufacturing process to the car itself. Volkswagen intends to expand the global footprint of its Automotive Cloud, which has previously been developed mainly for the European market, to China and the United States. Herbert Diess.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Germany is Europe’s biggest auto market, and it’s been one of the main drivers of EV growth. Germany’s VDA, an interest group for the country’s automobile industry, says that battery-powered vehicles are likely to see a decline from 524,000 units last year – more than any other European market – to 451,000 units this year.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Negative reaction to the widely expected announcement was voluminous and vociferous: Ceres: “Rolling back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and emissions standards will undermine the global competitiveness of the US auto industry. This decision takes the U.S. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 6, 2023

This is despite the near-constant supply shortages that have plagued (and continue to plague) the auto industry, notably in Europe. Despite Volkswagen Group reporting less than stellar sales and revenue numbers, notably due to a weakening of sales from its Volkswagen brand, the same could not be said for its top-tier Porsche brand.

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MARCH 6, 2024

New Delhi: The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India ( ACMA ) at the 58th edition of the ACMA Excellence Awards and the 9th Technology Summit on March 05, 2024, recognized the exceptional contributions and achievements of 59 auto component manufacturers, and gave away 112 awards under various categories.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

million research agreement with the Chongqing Sokon Industry Group establishes the University of Michigan-Sokon Research Center in the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering. The Chongqing Sokon Industry Group is a public company that makes and distributes auto parts. Second, a $2.5-million

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“There’s been discussions based on the change in government and questions about the platform of the new government even before the election was final and what a change of government would mean in regulatory terms and what the impact would be on us as a manufacturer in the market,” Paterson said.

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APRIL 12, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced its goal to become one of the world’s top 3 EV manufacturers by 2030 through the combined sales of Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis electric models, at the groundbreaking ceremony of Kia’s dedicated plant for purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production in Korea. million units by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

A123 Systems has expanded its business development partnership with IHI Corporation, one of the largest industrial equipment manufacturers in Japan. —Jason Forcier, vice president of the Automotive Solutions Group at A123. In addition, IHI will make a $25 million equity investment in A123.

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JULY 8, 2010

General Motors and Pacific Century Motors (PCM), an entity formed by The Tempo Group and E-Town, an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, have reached an agreement for GM to sell GM Global Steering Holdings, LLC, commonly known as Nexteer, to PCM. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Headquartered in Saginaw, Mich.,

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The eMO study. kWh air-cooled battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda has joined Li-ion battery manufacturer Electrovaya’s Board of Directors. In addition to his Board responsibilities, LaSorda will also serve as Strategic Advisor to Electrovaya’s CEO, Sankar DasGupta, focusing on Electrovaya’s growth strategy, including business development and global alliances.

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MAY 18, 2019

Since 2010, SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has improved its production-related environmental footprint by 34% on average with measures to emit less CO 2 and fewer volatile organic compounds, generate less waste and consume less water and energy. The company invested €23 million on these implementations.

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MAY 20, 2010

Ford plans to survey 35 top global suppliers on their energy use and estimated greenhouse gas emissions as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions within the auto industry. Tony Brown, Ford group vice president, Global Purchasing. Ford is the only automaker participating in both initiatives.

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

Fields said that Ford’s investments in products, people, plants and technology, combined with industry growth, are not only delivering a year of growth in terms of revenue, pricing power, operating margins and profitability in 2014, but are setting the stage for growth in and beyond 2015. That’s a tremendous amount of growth. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 28, 2012

General Motors, which has a long history of crash test dummy design, is leading current research on the potential for global auto industry use of a test dummy that would help automakers and safety experts better understand how crash victims are hurt in rear impacts.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The award, which the magazine gives to an individual or group who most shaped the previous 12 months, for better or worse, has been ongoing for nearly a century. But he’s different: he’s a manufacturing magnate—moving metal, not bytes.

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