Battery supply chain news and analysis – Page 7
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NewsNorthvolt puts the brakes on battery cell plans in Sweden
Northvolt has revised expansion plans for its gigafactory in Sweden and is slowing down development plans, with the loss of around 1,600 jobs
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FeatureALSC Global 2024: Recap blog
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024. Follow our blog for updates!
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NewsDTNA using eCascadia for service parts deliveries with JB Hunt
JB Hunt is using a Freightliner electric truck for service parts deliveries to Daimler Truck North America’s network around Phoenix
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NewsSándor Gacsó moves from Great Wall Motor to XPeng
Sándor Gacsó has been appointed as head of logistics for Europe at XPeng, moving from his role as European logistics manager at Great Wall Motor
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FeatureHow Mexico’s FVL market is balancing capacity and demand
Mexico’s automotive industry is surging with increased production and booming exports but OEMs and logistics firms have to find capacity to meet demand
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AnalysisShopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system
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NewsGM collaborates with Hyundai on sourcing and production
GM has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor to collaborate on vehicle and engine production, and sourcing of materials
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NewsMosolf starts using electric transporters in Germany
Mosolf Group is now using electric transporters for its finished vehicle logistics service operating out of Illingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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FeatureBMW localising North American battery supply chain despite EV slowdown
Despite Unicore’s decision to suspend construction of its battery materials plant in Canada BMW is focused on a significant increase in EV deliveries this year
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NewsParag Sharma heads supply chain and procurement at Stellantis IAP
Parag Sharma has taken over from Shailesh Hazela as head of global purchasing and supply chain for India and Asia Pacific at Stellantis
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NewsGM and Samsung SDI to build batteries in Indiana
GM has taken another step in strengthening its battery supply chain for future EV production with the signing of a joint venture with Samsung SDI
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FeatureNissan benefits from Brunswick’s logistics mega centre
Nissan is benefitting from massive investment in infrastructure at the US port of Brunswick, alongside equipment makers moving from Savannah
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NewsSubaru secures EV battery supply with Panasonic Energy
Subaru is developing a lithium-ion gigafactory in Japan with Panasonic Energy that will supply batteries for its EVs from 2028
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NewsALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year
The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year
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NewsToyota says battery EV outlook remains secure and flexible
Responding to reports it was cutting pure EV production Toyota said it is proceeding with plans based on 1.5m units in 2026
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AnalysisFrom supply chain stockpiles to customisation
The automotive industry needs to adapt to new consumer trends and reorganise its inventory management and delivery strategies
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NewsValmet Automotive spins off battery business
Valmet Automotive is making its battery-producing Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership
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Partner ContentLocalising EV supply chains isn’t a trend, it’s a necessity
The drive toward localisation is a strategic approach to building more resilient and sustainable supply chains says Ease Logistics
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NewsMinespider providing Microvast with battery passports
Microvast is preparing early to meet the EU Battery Regulation due in 2027 with battery passport technology provided by Minespider
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NewsFord changes EV outlook and realigns battery sourcing
Ford is focusing EV developments on commercial vans and pickups while also realigning its battery sourcing in the US