Battery supply chain news and analysis – Page 3
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NewsIndonesia waives tariffs on BYD imports ahead of local production
The Chinese carmaker is building a plant in Subang, West Java, which is due to open by the end of 2025 and is importing vehicles tariff free until then.
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NewsPolestar to make compact SUV in Europe from 2027
The Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle maker will make the Polestar 7 in Europe to improve commercial performance.
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FeatureHow Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond
EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?
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NewsVehicle throughput dropped last year at Antwerp-Bruges ports
Car volumes were down through ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge last year, in part because of tariffs and disruption to international shipping.
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AnalysisGlobal automotive industry shifts intensify challenges for logistics providers
Structural shifts and uncertainty in the global auto industry disrupt logistics providers, impacting flows, investments, and market strategies.
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NewsLatest guidance on EU Battery Pass issued by Germany’s DIN and DKE
DIN DKE SPEC 99100 – Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport standard – defines data attributes for the EU Battery Passport.
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AnalysisTop trends for automotive logistics in 2025
Explore the top automotive logistics trends for Q1 2025, including industry turmoil, cost-cutting strategies, and the rise of nearshoring.
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NewsTrump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
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NewsALSC Europe 2025: Join automotive logistics leaders in Bonn
Register for ALSC Europe 2025 in Bonn,18-20 March, and connect with 450+ leaders on automotive logistics, electrification and sustainability.
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NewsMazda localising battery supply for EV production in Japan
Mazda is going to assemble battery module packs from cylindrical lithium-ion batteries supplied by Panasonic Energy in Yamaguchi.
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InterviewHow diversity powers automotive resilience and innovation
Discover how automotive leaders are leveraging diversity in talent and strategy to drive innovation, navigate supply chain challenges and stay competitive.
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NewsChangan Mazda to export electric vehicle to Europe mid-2025
Mazda’s Chinese joint venture with Changan Automobile will begin exports of the Mazda 6e EV to Europe this summer.
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NewsHödlmayr using Mercedes-Benz etruck for Magna shuttle service in Austria
Hödlmayr is moving vehicles made at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria to its nearby vehicle compound.
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NewsVolkswagen to cut production in Germany and move Golf assembly to Mexico
The Future Volkswagen agreement will reduce production capacity “on a lasting basis” across German plants by 734,000 units and 35,000 jobs will go by 2030
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NewsHonda and Nissan include supply chain synergies in business integration talks
Honda and Nissan have signed an MoU to explore closer business inegration and a joint holding company that could also include Mitsubishi
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NewsDuvenbeck and MAN support VW Group goTOzero logistics strategy
Duvenbeck plans to put up to 120 electric trucks supplied by MAN Truck and Bus into service for VW Group Logistics in Europe by 2026
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NewsSenior management changes for VW Group of America
VW Group of America has appointed Kjell Gruner as president and CEO, and promoted Henning Habicht to head of Chattanooga operations.
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FeatureMixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.
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FeatureTop Red Sofa interviews of 2024
Discover 2024’s top automotive logistics strategies from OEMs like JLR, Volkswagen, Nissan, GM, Toyota and BMW, covering sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring.
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NewsAudi making electric vehicles with FAW at digitalised factory in Changchun
Audi FAW NEV is using digital twin technology to create the flexible production and logistics system, which is fully digitalised and automated.