Manufacturing


  • 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
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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 Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2024
  • An aerial view of the Ultium Cells electric vehicle battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ultium Cells LLC
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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 Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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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 conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy

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

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says

    CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
  • A worker installs the grill on a 2021 Bronco at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production

    The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe

    The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
  • A silver Lucid Gravity electric SUV parked in front of a cantilevered building with blue sky in the background.
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    Courtesy of Lucid Group, Inc.
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    Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market

    The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

    The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024
  • 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs

    The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
  • A blue ID.4 electric SUV shown inside Volkswagen Chattanooga Operations plant in Tennessee.
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    Courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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    VW taps new head of manufacturing for Chattanooga factory

    Henning Habicht will take over from Chris Glover, who will retire at the end of January after three years in the role. 

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth

    The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
  • The engine bay of a 2018 Honda Odyssey equipped with the automaker's 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine.
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    NHTSA probes 1.4M Honda vehicles for engine failures

    The agency is assessing whether a connecting rod bearing issue was missed in a previous recall. 

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
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    Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it slashes global production

    CEO Makoto Uchida said the cost-cutting move is in response to weak sales and a 90% drop in operating profit. 

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Automotive groups react to Donald Trump’s victory

    Companies say they are now turning their focus on policies to protect and grow jobs.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
  • Two workers at Stellantis's Toledo, Ohio Assembly Complex installing the windshield on a blue Jeep Gladiator.
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    Stellantis to lay off 1,100 at its Toledo South Assembly Plant

    The layoffs are effective as early as Jan. 5, 2025. The automaker called it a “necessary action to reduce high inventory levels.”

    By Nov. 7, 2024
  • A white Toyota bZ4X electric SUV driving on a road.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
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    Toyota, Suzuki to launch electric SUV

    Toyota describes the forthcoming vehicle as a “nimble SUV with the sharp driving characteristics of a BEV.”

    By Nov. 1, 2024
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    Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI

    Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year. 

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024
  • The Ram 1500 REV pickup parked in an urban area with a bridge and building in the background.
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    Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries

    A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.

    By Nov. 1, 2024
  • A worker at the new Mercedes-Benz battery facility in Germany prepares a battery module for recycling.
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    Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory

    With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

    By Oct. 31, 2024