EV news and analysis – Page 6
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US government invests to strengthen EV supply chain
Departments across the US government are collaborating on a range of projects designed to make critical US supply chains more resilient
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Thierry Bolloré joins About:Energy as director
Thierry Bolloré has taken a new role as director of About:Energy, a battery technology start-up, and will use his 30+ years’ experience to oversee its automotive strategy
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UK vehicle exports drive production increase in October
October saw UK vehicle production increase by 32% driven by exports to the EU according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
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Stellantis and CATL sign MoU for European LFP battery supply
Stellantis has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL for the local supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules to power the carmaker’s European EV production.
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UK government reveals Battery Strategy to support EV production
The UK government is investing £50m to build a resilient battery supply chain in support of the country’s future aims for EV production
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Nissan announces further investment in UK EV supply chain
Nissan is expanding its local EV supply chain by investing £3 billion ($3.8 bn) in its EV36Zero hub in Sunderland to build three new gigafactories for its EVs
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Record month for Subaru imports through the Port of Vancouver USA
Subaru imported a record number of vehicles through the Port of Vancouver USA in October and is benefiting from balanced flows on road and rail into the country
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Industrial action against Tesla in Sweden escalates
Tesla’s refusal in October to sign a collective agreement for repair centre mechanics has resulted in strike action taking place across the country
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Stellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy
Stellantis commits to remanufacturing and recycling strategy with opening of €40m Sustainera Circular Economy Hub for parts and vehicle recycling
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UAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit Big Three, but an expert warned the damage may already be done for some suppliers.
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Materazzo moves from Stellantis into logistics role at Rivian
Automotive manufacutring veteren Carlo Materazzo has moved from Stellantis to join EV-maker Rivian as vice-president of logistics
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Toyota pushes forward with Battery 3R circular economy strategy
Toyota is working with industry partners including Jera and Redwood Materials to find new uses for end-of-life EV batteries as well as sustainable recycling
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Containerised vehicle deliveries by rail from China to Russia are on the rise
More Chinese exports to Russia are now being shipped by rail, including containerised electric vehicles moved by Russian Railways, which are likely to increase over the next year
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Peel Ports and Suardíaz set up sustainable logistics for EV parts deliveries to Stellantis
Suardíaz and Peel Ports have combined forces to support more sustainable parts movements from Spain to the Stellantis EV assembly plant in Ellesmere Port
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The automotive supply chain is preparing for the next generation of AI
How generative AI is being tested and put to use by automotive technology supplier ZF Friedrichshafen.
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Toyota cultures ambassadors for its digital strategy
Jean-Christoph Deville explains Toyota Motor Europe’s collaborative and digital transformation at ALSC Digital Strategies conference
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VW Group steers production in line with dropping demand for EVs
Healthy EV sales across the VW Group in the first nine months of the year are giving way to a “general reluctance” among consumers to buy them
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Toyota boosts investment in US battery plant with eight extra lines
Toyota has put a further $8 billion into its battery manufacturing in North Carolina and extended the number of lines to 14
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks using eActros for engine deliveries in Germany
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered the first of six eActros 300 semitrailer tractors to Logistik Schmitt which it will use to deliver engines to the Wörth truck plant in Germany
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BMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain
BMW has opened a 15,000 sq.m pilot plant for battery cell production near Munich which is going to play a major role in its battery localisation strategy