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Schaeffler opens new dedicated e-mobility plant in Hungary; expects €2-3B in annual e-mobility orders from 2022 on

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has opened a new production facility at its Szombathely location in the west of Hungary. The range of products produced at the Szombathely II plant includes electric motor components. Image: Schaeffler. Image: Schaeffler. million between 2026 and 2029.

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SK IE Technology to supply separators for EV batteries to Sunwoda

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SK IE Technology (SKIET) signed an MOU with Sunwoda , the 9 th largest battery manufacturer in terms of global market share (according to SNE Research in 2022), to strengthen cooperation in supplying battery separators. Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Motor, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen.

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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Vertical Aerospace is a key collaboration for Rolls-Royce Electrical as it marks its first commercial deal in the UAM market and builds on previous agreements to work with partners on demonstrator programmes.

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SAIC’s MG to open second Europe parts centre by the summer – ET Auto

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SAIC is currently evaluating whether to build a factory in Europe. MG Motors, a unit of Chinese automaker SAIC, will open a second European parts centre by the summer of 2024 in France to meet the country’s growing demand for its vehicles, a spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

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Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. The former Nissan plant was partially handed over to Spanish electric motorcycle company Silence, along with local engineering groups QEV and EV Motors, which planned to transform the factory into a hub for EVs.

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. Valeo Siemens eAutomotive will be managed by Louis Pourdieu (CEO) and Peter Geilen (CFO).

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans.

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