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Latest tariff and trade updates affecting automotive industry

Explore how Trump's evolving tariffs reshape global automotive supply chains and industry dynamics.

Car and truck makers are adapting transport planning to increase the use of electric vehicles

The rise of the electric passenger car has a longer history than most suppose but now carmakers are engaged with making inbound and outbound transport modes electric as well, which makes for a greener supply chain altogether.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

JLR appoints 50 new specialists to secure ethical, resilient EV supply chains and improve traceability of critical battery materials as it transitions to full electrification by 2030

JLR is building robust supply chains for its electric future, appointing 50 new experts to trace and secure critical materials. The move supports its goal to electrify all brands by 2030 while upholding ethical standards and production stability.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Rivian exec confirms its software will form the basis of Volkswagen EVs, following joint venture

The EV company’s chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, has revealed that Volkswagen will leverage Rivian’s software across all its upcoming vehicles. The announcement follows a $5 billion joint venture between the two companies.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

ChargePoint and Eaton announce a new collaboration aimed at tackling insufficient EV charging infrastructure

The partnership allows the two companies to provide end-to-end solutions for EV infrastructure, including charging stations and engineering services. The goal is to roll these offerings out across the US, Canada and the UK.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

In the face of global trade wars and tempered demand, has the battery supply chain in North America lost its charge?

The Trump administration has reversed legislation designed to bolster localised electric vehicle manufacturing and incentivise sales in the US but native and foreign carmakers continue to invest to strengthen infrastructure and supply chain.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Charged up: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on EV and battery logistics

Experts from across the automotive logistics industry have sat down on the Red Sofa and shared their insights into the most pressing topics surrounding EVs and batteries. This list provides key takeaways and will be updated as more Red Sofas are released, so make sure to follow along.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

CATL to raise $4bn in Hong Kong listing to fund Debrecen EV battery gigafactory in Europe

Chinese EV battery maker CATL has said it is set to raise at least $4bn in its secondary listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, to fund its giigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary.

Megan Kelly

Europe’s EV forecast has dropped – and here’s what it means for the supply chain

As Europe’s EV transition hits regulatory and market speedbumps, automakers face tough decisions on where and how to adapt operations for the EV supply chain. From battery traceability to shifting trade flows and affordability pressures, supply chain strategies are being re-engineered in real-time.

Emily Uwemedimo

Nissan Motor is scrapping plans to build a $1.1bn EV battery plant in Kyushu, Japan

Despite only announcing the new plant in January, Nissan has cancelled its proposed lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant, planned to be built in Kitakyushi, Japan. The plant would have created around 500 internal jobs and helped the company reinforce its domestic EV production.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Rivian commits to building a $120m supplier park attached to its EV manufacturing plant in Illinois

The construction of a supplier park is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 in addition to the already underway expansion of the manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. Rivian claims that the supplier park will be a “key enabler” to its operations as it begins manufacture of the R2 van.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

DHL and Cox Automotive launch UK’s largest EV battery services centre for manufacturers to tackle complexities in battery handling

Housed within DHL’s 146,000-square-foot EV Centre of Excellence, a joint venture battery hub supports manufacturers and fleet operators across the UK. It combines specialist safety infrastructure, remanufacturing workshops and on-site energy storage to meet tightening regulations and rising demand for transparency around battery health and end of life processing.

Emily Uwemedimo

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN to debut in Singapore with senior OEMs, suppliers and tech leaders shaping regional strategy

ALSC ASEAN debuts in Singapore on 28 Oct, uniting OEMs and suppliers to shape the region’s supply chain and EV strategy.

Automotive Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel and Changan partner on EV battery and spare parts logistics for European aftermarket

Kuehne+Nagel is set to deliver EV supply chain support for Changan in Europe, focusing on spare parts and end-of-life battery logistics.

Megan Kelly

Nissan is to cease Wuhan production by March 2026 amid fierce competition and financial strain in China

Nissan Motor Co. will shutter its Wuhan plant by March 2026, grappling with low output, fierce competition from Chinese EV makers, and a projected ¥750 billion ($5bn) loss. This retreat underscores the challenges facing foreign automakers in China.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Toyota plans to produce next-generation lithium batteries in Japan on hold

Toyota is revising its plans for battery production in Kyushu, Japan in the light of electric vehicle demand and rising material prices.

Tag: ev and battery

This site is showing all Articles related to this Tag: ev and battery

Latest tariff and trade updates affecting automotive industry

Car and truck makers are adapting transport planning to increase the use of electric vehicles

JLR appoints 50 new specialists to secure ethical, resilient EV supply chains and improve traceability of critical battery materials as it transitions to full electrification by 2030

Rivian exec confirms its software will form the basis of Volkswagen EVs, following joint venture

ChargePoint and Eaton announce a new collaboration aimed at tackling insufficient EV charging infrastructure

In the face of global trade wars and tempered demand, has the battery supply chain in North America lost its charge?

Charged up: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on EV and battery logistics

CATL to raise $4bn in Hong Kong listing to fund Debrecen EV battery gigafactory in Europe

Europe’s EV forecast has dropped – and here’s what it means for the supply chain

Nissan Motor is scrapping plans to build a $1.1bn EV battery plant in Kyushu, Japan

Rivian commits to building a $120m supplier park attached to its EV manufacturing plant in Illinois

DHL and Cox Automotive launch UK’s largest EV battery services centre for manufacturers to tackle complexities in battery handling

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN to debut in Singapore with senior OEMs, suppliers and tech leaders shaping regional strategy

Kuehne+Nagel and Changan partner on EV battery and spare parts logistics for European aftermarket

Nissan is to cease Wuhan production by March 2026 amid fierce competition and financial strain in China

Toyota plans to produce next-generation lithium batteries in Japan on hold

Ukraine agrees to preliminary agreement to provide US with 50% of critical mineral revenue

Grimaldi is introducing additional liner services and investing in terminal operations around Europe

Flexis optimises electric van production with shared platform and localised supply chain in Europe

Polestar widens global production locations to include Europe for electric SUV from 2027

North American supply chain under Trump: How the IRA pause affects the EV supply chain

DIN and DKE publish guidance for firms to meet mandatory EU Battery Passport rules

Mazda localising battery supply with Panasonic Energy for electric vehicle production in Japan

Mazda’s Chinese joint venture with Changan to export Mazda 6e EV to Europe

Hödlmayr using Mercedes-Benz eActros truck to shuttle finished vehicles from Magna plant in Graz

Volkswagen is investing in digital architecture for competitive and localised battery EV production in China

Seismic shifts in the global trade of electric vehicles: 2024 in review

Audi and FAW start production of Q6L e-tron in Changchun supported by sustainable automated logistics and production

GM’s strategy to tackle EV logistics challenges: Digitalisation, nearshoring, and improving supplier relations

Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivers first eActros 600 units to transport customers and announces upgrades to Wörth plant charging infrastructure

Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL to boost localised battery supply chain and reduce cost

LG Energy Solution to buyout GM share in Ultium Cells plant but partners extend agreement for prismatic cell development

The UK government is set to review its ZEV mandate, while Stellantis looks to close its plant in Vauxhall

Comau developing automated battery disassembly processes for end-of-life batteries as part of EU Reinforce sustainability project

Low electric vehicle demand in Europe forces Ford to cut working hours at Cologne EV plant

Mercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany to close the loop on material supply

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution begin battery production in Canada

Peter Koltai highlights the power of predictive analytics and holistic logistics in shaping a resilient EV production network

Dräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries

BMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant

GM’s battery leader Kurt Kelty reveals latest roadmap for development at Investor Day 2024

Container ports at LA, Long Beach and Montreal disrupted by lithium battery fires

Northvolt puts the brakes on battery cell plans in Sweden

Daimler Truck North America using eCascadia for service parts deliveries with JB Hunt

Sándor Gacsó moves from Great Wall Motor to XPeng

BMW localising North American battery supply chain despite EV slowdown

GM and Samsung SDI to build batteries in Indiana

Subaru secures EV battery supply with Panasonic Energy

Toyota says battery EV outlook remains secure and flexible

Valmet Automotive spins off battery business

Minespider providing Microvast with battery passports

Ford changes EV outlook and realigns battery sourcing

Tesla pauses Mexico gigafactory until after US election

Stellantis revenue and profits fall in ‘challenging’ automotive market

CEE battery sector resilient in the face of European EV slowdown

Kia enters European commercial electric van market

Amplify Cell Technologies starts work on LFP battery cell plant

Daimler Truck North America takes charge on cleaner inbound logistics

Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports

VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

ACC halts construction of two European gigafactories

Cummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar localise battery supply in US

Volkswagen relies on localisation in Europe for EV project

ECG European market outlook shows gradual recovery amid constraints and rise of protectionism against China

Leapmotor International in the race for European EV sales

DHL to provide EV warehousing for Chery brands

Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle launch battery recycling service

BMW localising battery supply for Neue Klasse in Mexico

DHL Freight deploys eActros trucks from Mercedes-Benz

Northvolt starts work on German gigafactory

Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM launch Flexis joint venture

Nissan signs EV and software feasibility studies with Honda and Mitsubishi

Europe’s push for self-sufficient lithium battery production

VW cancels ID.3 assembly plans at Wolfsburg plant

Tesla’s Berlin factory set to restart after arson attack

BMW to localise battery supply in Thailand for forthcoming EV

Tata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR

Fisker reports loss of $762m in 2023, negotiates with OEM over strategic partnership