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NewsGM to sell stake in Ultium Cells plant to LG Energy Solution
GM is selling its stake in the Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lansing to its partner LG Energy Solution but the two are working on prismatic cell development.
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NewsAutomotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures
Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.
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NewsComau working on automated battery dismantling for EU’s Reinforce project
Industrial automation provider Comau is developing dismantling technology for recycling end-of-life batteries and stationary packs as part of the EU’s Reinforce project.
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NewsUK budget aims to support EV sector but it’s not enough says SMMT
The UK government has announced a range of measures to support EV take up in the UK in its annaul Autumn Budget but it doesn’t go far enough says SMMT
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NewsMercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened a lithium battery recycling plant that uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to close the battery material supply loop.
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NewsStellantis and LG Energy Solution begin battery production in Canada
Stellantis’ battery-making joint venture with LG Energy Solution – NextStar Energy – has started initial production at its gigafactory in Windsor, Ontario.
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FeatureCollaboration drives digital change in CATL's battery logistics
CATL’s Aleksej Kruekov talk about challenges in digitalising battery logistics and the EV supply chain while solving data silos and interoperability
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NewsDräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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NewsBMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
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AnalysisPositive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
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NewsGM doubles down on EV battery strategy in North America
GM’s battery lead Kurt Kelty revealed the carmaker’s new roadmap for battery development and said GM will add battery cell development facility in Michigan
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InterviewJeffrey Morrison on General Motors vision for supply chain collaboration
GM’s shift to electrification is driving innovation and evolving supplier partnerships across automotive supply chains.
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FeatureBoosting capacity with enhanced collaboration in finished vehicle logistics
Collaboration and technology drives capacity resilience in finished vehicles logistics in North America amidst EV and cross-border challenges.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | GM’s Jeff Morrison on deepening partnerships with suppliers
GM’s Jeff Morrison discusses industry challenges, focusing on electrification, logistics innovation, supplier partnerships and sustainability in automotive supply chains
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NewsLithium battery fires disrupt ports in US and Canada
Container ports on the US west coast and the east coast of Canada have been disrupted by lithium-ion battery fires in the last week
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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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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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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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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