Manufacturing: Page 5


  • Nissan Smyrna assembly plant
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    Nissan offers buyouts as US production scales back

    The automaker plans to cut shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee and Canton, Missouri plants.

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

    After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

    By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025
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    NHTSA opens probe of over 877K GM vehicles for engine failures

    Owners of the vehicles complained of connecting rod bearing wear, which has led to catastrophic engine damage without any prior symptoms.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    Trump freezes IRA funding

    Trump also revoked the Biden administration's EV mandate and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.

    By Jan. 22, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses the press at the White House on Jan. 21, 2025.
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    Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

    The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

    By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A blue Chevy Blazer EV parked on a urban rooftop with buildings in the background.
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    GM, Vianode announce synthetic graphite supply deal for EV batteries

    The "multi-billion dollar" agreement covers the development of large-scale manufacturing in North America and supply of the raw material through 2033.

    By Jan. 21, 2025
  • President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.
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    Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

    Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

    By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025
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    How auto suppliers can prepare for tariffs against Canada and Mexico

    Companies must analyze their supply chains and develop company-specific plans, as expenses and impacts could vary significantly, experts say.

    By Jan. 17, 2025
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    5 automotive topics to watch when Trump takes office

    China, trade, vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards, and electric vehicle policy will be in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration, experts say.

    By Jan. 17, 2025
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    US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

    The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
  • A worker disassembles a high-voltage battery removed from a BMW vehicle.
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    BMW announces battery recycling partnership with SK tes

    The partnership is set to expand to the US-Mexico-Canada region as early as 2026.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
  • A driver without their hands on the steering wheel using GM's Super Cruise hand-free highway driving feature on a 2025 Tahoe RST SUV.
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    5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025

    Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.

    By Jan. 10, 2025
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    Toyota shuffles its North American C-suite operations

    The new executive assignments are aimed at bolstering the automaker’s leadership in its software and electrification segments.

    By Jan. 10, 2025
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    Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds

    The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant

    The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.

    By Jan. 6, 2025
  • A Volvo Autonomous Truck for DHL Supply Chain on the road.
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    DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

    The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

    By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Honda, Nissan merger would boost automakers’ global position: analysts

    The potential deal promises to create the world’s third largest automotive company with significant technology, manufacturing and supply chain synergies.  

    By Jan. 2, 2025
  • The Stellantis "STLA Large" electric vehicle platform shown without a vehicle body attached.
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    Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries

    Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.

    By Dec. 18, 2024
  • An exterior view of the BlueOval SK battery plant under construction in Tennessee showing the building's steel framing.
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    DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture

    The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.

    By Dec. 17, 2024
  • A blue sky and clouds above an artist rendering of the exterior of Toyota's advanced paint facility it plans to build in Kentucky
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    Toyota invests $922M in Kentucky advanced paint factory

    The plant's production technologies aim to cut lead times, improve process accuracy and offer customers new color options.  

    By Dec. 12, 2024
  • A yellow robot working on a silver battery cell in a facility.
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    E-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky

    Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
  • An aerial view of the Ultium Cells electric vehicle battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan.
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    GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant

    The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI

    Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

    The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

    By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Rivian lands $6.6B loan from the Department of Energy

    The funds will help revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.

    By Updated Jan. 17, 2025