BEIJING, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T), Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) saw their sales in China tumble in September as a chip shortage hit vehicle production in the world’s biggest car market. Honda said it sold 121,448 vehicles in China last month, down 28%… Continue reading Autos & TransportationJapanese automakers’ China car sales tumble in September8:00 AM UTC
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Rivian is coming. Here’s why it matters – E&E News
This story was updated at 6:18 p.m. EDT. Americans always have had exactly one choice when it comes to all-electric carmakers: Tesla. Starting this month, they will have another. Rivian Automotive Inc. rolled its first pickup truck destined for regular customers off its assembly line in Normal, Ill., last week, and first deliveries are coming… Continue reading Rivian is coming. Here’s why it matters – E&E News
Nissan unveils road map to zero-carbon factories by 2050
TOKYO — Nissan Motor aims to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from global manufacturing sites by midcentury, switching to all-electric equipment powered by environmentally friendly sources, under plans detailed Friday. “In 2050, the power that factories use will be essentially be electrified, and the sources of the energy will all be shifted to renewable energy and… Continue reading Nissan unveils road map to zero-carbon factories by 2050
Jeep exec talks smack about new competition as Ford digs in with off-road SUVs
Jeep has no plans to cede its domination of off-road adventure to competitors. But that doesn’t mean the fight won’t be brutal. Days are gone when Jeep owned the segment with little debate. On Friday, Ford debuted a Ford Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept that will be featured at the Overland Expo East in Arrington, Virginia, this weekend. The one-off model is based on… Continue reading Jeep exec talks smack about new competition as Ford digs in with off-road SUVs
Renault Group to partner with Terrafame for sustainable nickel supply
– Terrafame will supply Renault Group with low-carbon and fully traceable nickel sulphate for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. – The partnership supports Renault Group’s strategy to offer competitive, sustainable, and made in Europe‘ electric vehicles. – The partners are taking a concrete step to create a sustainable and fully transparent European battery value chain. BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT,… Continue reading Renault Group to partner with Terrafame for sustainable nickel supply
Nissan’s intelligent factory replicates ‘takumi’ skills at Tochigi plant
Nissan today unveiled a production line at its Tochigi Plant featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. This initiative supports the manufacture of next-generation vehicles using innovative technologies and contributes to the realisation of carbon neutrality. Nissan also announced a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at its production plants around the world. Hideyuki Sakamoto,… Continue reading Nissan’s intelligent factory replicates ‘takumi’ skills at Tochigi plant
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2021/10/08 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today unveiled a production line at its Tochigi Plant featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. This unique initiative supports the manufacture of next-generation vehicles using innovative technologies and contributes to the realization of carbon neutrality. Nissan also announced a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at its production plants… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan unveils Nissan Intelligent Factory000508
@Nissan: 2021/10/08 Nissan unveils Nissan Intelligent Factory Nissan today unvei…000507
2021/10/08 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today unveiled a production line at its Tochigi Plant featuring the Nissan Intelligent Factory initiative. This unique initiative supports the manufacture of next-generation vehicles using innovative technologies and contributes to the realization of carbon neutrality. Nissan also announced a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 at its production plants… Continue reading @Nissan: 2021/10/08 Nissan unveils Nissan Intelligent Factory Nissan today unvei…000507
Autos & TransportationFord to suspend production for two days at Mexico plant on material shortage -unionOctober 7, 2021
The Ford logo is seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 15, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo MEXICO CITY, Oct 7 (Reuters) – U.S. automaker Ford will temporarily suspend production from Oct. 11-12 at its Hermosillo plant inMexico because of a shortage of material, the plant’s labor union said on… Continue reading Autos & TransportationFord to suspend production for two days at Mexico plant on material shortage -unionOctober 7, 2021
SK IE Technology fully operates a lithium-ion battery separator plant in Poland
SKIET’s first plant in Poland has completed after about 21 months of construction. It is expected to kick off commercial operation in the fourth quarter of this year, after mechanical completion in June and test operation that started in August. It makes SKIET the first company ever to gain a production foothold for lithium-ion battery… Continue reading SK IE Technology fully operates a lithium-ion battery separator plant in Poland