EV news and analysis
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Dräxlmaier 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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BMW 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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Analysis
Positive 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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VDA says China EV tariffs a step in the wrong direction
The vote last week means EU tariffs on China-made battery EVs will rise from 10% to more than 45% for the next five years, something that could damage trade
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GM 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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BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis
The MoU is the latest in a number of alternative strategies carmakers are looking at with logistics providers to secure vehicle shipment capacity
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ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024 set to return to Munich
Join ALSC Digital Strategies 2024 in Munich—Europe’s top automotive logistics and supply chain conference. Gain insights and network
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Northvolt 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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Feature
ALSC 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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DTNA 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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Sándor 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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GM 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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Parag 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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GM 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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Subaru 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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Toyota 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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Valmet 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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Minespider 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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Ford 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
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EV expert Amy Paulsen leads GM’s global vehicle logistics
Paulsen brings experience from Tesla, Rivian and Lucid to GM’s vehicle logistics, as Cristina Learman takes a position in purchasing program management