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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

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Partnership builds on existing relationship to deliver increased automation and sustainability for auto parts production New joint venture agreement signed by both parties on December 30th 2021 and expected to commence operation in Q2, 2022. Both parties agreed not to disclose any further details about the investment.

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Auto industry to invest USD 7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation – ET Auto

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“World over, the industry is building resilient supply chains by reducing overdependence on any particular country or geography,” said Shradha Suri Marwah, president of ACMA. Automakers and their suppliers are likely to make this investment between FY24 and FY28, industry body Automotive Component Manufacturers Association ( ACMA ) said.

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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.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Back in 2022, the company said it would spend €2 billion in retraining some of its more than 400,000 staff to be better equipped to work in EV parts production. High inflation, increased raw materials, and soaring energy costs are all part of the reasons the companies are offering for the cuts, the FT reports. Get started here.

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NHTSA Tells Auto Industry Not to Comply With Massachusetts Data Laws

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It’s no secret that various industries attempting to hoard customer data and redefine what constitutes ownership have created a groundswell of consumer resentment. The agency has said that the "NHTSA expects vehicle manufacturers to fully comply with their Federal safety obligations.”

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Mitsubishi Rayon acquires majority of carbon fiber reinforced plastics company Wethje; targeting auto industry

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(MRC) recently executed a share sales and purchase agreement by which it will acquire 51% of Wethje Holding GmbH , a German company engaged in manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) parts for automobile applications, from Wethje parent Cross Industries AG.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. Their report, “Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”, was developed for the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.