Manufacturing: Page 21

  • The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup.
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    Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

    The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Renderings showing Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, which have initial customer deliveries slated for 2024.
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    Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

    Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada.

    By David Taube • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Mercedes-Benz trains more than 600 data and AI specialists worldwide in 2023.
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    Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

    The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • GMC Hummer EVs on the assembly line at General Motors' Factory ZERO EV plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue surprised the automaker, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 31, 2023
  • A rendering of a silver building with the Vinfast logo on a baby blue background, with a parking lot in front of it.
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    Courtesy of Vinfast.

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    VinFast to break ground on first $2B phase of US plant

    The facility will be the Vietnam-based startup’s first North American location and the first automotive manufacturing plant in North Carolina.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • UAW president Shawn Fain speaks with Stellantis workers.
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    A more aggressive UAW bargains with the Big Three

    The union is demanding an end to tiered wage structures, the reinstatement of cost-of-living allowances and stronger job security amid the shadow of the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 26, 2023
  • Vehicles on the production line at the Vauxhall Ellesmere Port plant in England
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    Stellantis, Samsung SDI plan second US gigafactory

    The automaker is shoring up battery manufacturing capacity to meet its EV production targets. 

    By Megan Ruggles • July 25, 2023
  • picture of ZF Group CEO Dr. Holger Klein (left) and Young Liu, CEO and Chairman of Foxconn
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    Foxconn to take 50% stake in ZF Group’s passenger vehicle chassis unit

    The move is part of Foxconn’s diversification strategy, which includes expanding its automotive business and taking a 5% share of the global EV market by 2025.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • Parking lot full of Tesla Model Y SUVs.
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    Tesla reports highest ever quarterly revenue of $24.9B in Q2

    CEO Elon Musk said the company is also talking with major automakers to license Tesla’s Full Self-Driving autonomous driving technology.

    By • July 21, 2023
  • An EV lithium-ion battery module inside a white metal enclosure laying on a dark blue-gray ground.
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    Ford supplier invests $790M to build 3 Tennessee plants

    Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

    By • July 21, 2023
  • A worker uses a shovel to move the raw material for the manufacture of lithium carbonate at the Llipi pilot Planton August 14, 2022 in Uyuni, Bolivia.
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    Volkswagen overhauls human rights due diligence in materials supply chain

    The automaker has deepened its analysis and taken part in several responsible sourcing initiatives to comply with a new German law targeting abuses in supply chains.

    By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2023
  • A worker uses a shovel to move the raw material for the manufacture of lithium carbonate at the Llipi pilot Planton August 14, 2022 in Uyuni, Bolivia.
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    3 top questions on the future of lithium, cobalt and nickel supply: report

    The International Energy Agency is optimistic that the global supply of critical minerals can keep pace with demand but is skeptical about diverse sourcing.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • A closeup picture of a silicon wafer on display at Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institution.
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    Stellantis revamps its semiconductor strategy to ensure long-term supply

    The company wants to avoid supply chain disruptions, which significantly impacted global vehicle production and sales during the pandemic.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Workers use ChatGPT in a Mercedes-Benz factory.
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    Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

    The automaker is piloting the technology in its production process ahead of a global rollout.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup.
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    Ford cuts electric F-150 Lightning MSRPs by up to nearly $10K

    The automaker said it cut prices on its electric pickup lineup amid lower battery raw material costs and improved production efficiencies.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • An aerial view of Mersen's Columbia, Tennessee facility, acquired in 2019 for its existing graphite production capabilities.
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    Mersen opens synthetic graphite plant in Tennessee

    The advanced materials maker will use the site to manufacture components for markets including solar panels, semiconductors and electric vehicles.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 18, 2023
  • Edge Cloud 4 Production uses local servers that act as a data processing center and eliminates the need for expensive, high-maintenance industrial PCs.
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    Audi deploys new cloud-based IT system in Germany factory

    The new control system paves the way for software and tools that support workers and vehicle diagnostics, predict maintenance needs and lower energy use, executives said.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Automotive semiconductor shortage mostly resolved: S&P Global

    The semiconductor shortage that disrupted vehicle production over the past two years is just about over. But as vehicles become more complex, supply chain disruptions may impact production and sales.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • A blue 2024 Kia EV9 SUV on the road with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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    Courtesy of Kia.

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    Kia to invest over $200M in Georgia plant expansion

    The West Point expansion will enable the automaker to produce its first electric vehicle in North America.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • An automotive salvage yard in Europe.
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    Automakers blast EU proposal to make cars more recyclable

    The European Union may require automakers to use recycled plastic and help finance the cost of recycling old cars.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric truck.
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    Bosch ramps up hydrogen fuel cell production in Germany

    Nikola Corp. will use the fuel cell modules to power its Class 8 hydrogen electric vehicle, with North American deliveries expected to start later this year.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • A shiny dark gray electric motor internal gear mechanism on a white surface.
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    Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

    Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • Picture of the Renault Clio E-Tech full-hybrid Esprit Alpine.
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    Renault, Geely form joint venture for powertrain technology

    The joint venture aims to produce up to 5 million low-emissions internal combustion, hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines per year for multiple OEMs.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • Two Volkswagen employees demonstrate the disassembling of an electric car battery.
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    Recycling batteries necessary to meet growing EV demand: Guidehouse

    Battery recycling could help automakers reclaim up to 98% of key raw materials for battery production, which make up nearly 80% of battery manufacturing costs.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • President and CEO of Renesas Hidetoshi Shibata and President and CEO of Wolfspeed Gregg Lowe shake hands at the signing ceremony at Renesas Tokyo headquarters.
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    Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

    The shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy has sparked a growing need for more efficient power semiconductors, which supply and regulate electricity, according to the North Carolina-based company.

    By Megan Ruggles • July 10, 2023