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Best November for CV production since 2007

SMMT

to 13,253 units in best November since 2007. on the year before, in the best November performance since 2007 and representing the ninth month of growth in 2023. UK commercial vehicle production up 16.8% Overseas demand up 18.3% while orders for UK buyers rise 13.4%. Year-to-date output surges 15.5% 1 The November total is 51.1%

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Exports propel UK auto output in 2023 – and sharp policy can give us the edge

SMMT

Receding supply chain constraints and unprecedented levels of investment helped put the sector firmly back on track. Given automotive is Britain’s largest goods export sector by value, placing us at the heart of trade negotiations can also drive wider economic growth.

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Edmunds reports on the top five EV startups to keep an eye on

Canadian Manufacturing

Starting price: $74,800 for R1T; $79,800 for R1S LUCID MOTORS Lucid was founded in 2007 under its former name Atieva. was started in 2016 by automotive designer Henrik Fisker, who formerly ran the now-defunct Fisker Automotive. The company initially produced electric powertrains for other EV manufacturers.

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Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited announces acquisition of Warner Rentals Ltd.

Canadian Manufacturing

Since their founding in 2007, the company has built a reputation for providing excellent service and support. Headquartered in Rock View County, Alberta, Scotty’s specializes in providing climate control equipment – including heaters, generators, and tarping services – as well as fencing for residential construction.

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Top trends in 2024: Experts share key automation trends for Canadian manufacturers in 2024

Automation Mag

Smart supply chain Many industry sectors are still reeling from expensive lessons learned about supply chain management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continued economic uncertainty and international conflicts make reliance on a smart supply chain our third manufacturing trend in 2024.

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Movers & Shakers – Edwin Olson, Co-founder & CEO, May Mobility, Inc.

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

We see the key components of a scalable and profitable autonomous vehicle business– regulatory, technology, and supply chain– coming together around the end of 2023. By which year do you think we will see the inflection point when all the external moving parts (regulation, technology, cost) fall into place?

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Innovative aluminium service bodies for Australian trade vehicles

Manufacturer's Monthly

In 2007, we decided to take all we’d learned so far and start again with design. Using a clever mix of technology, premium aluminium and automotive plastics, the company created a range of strong yet lightweight, stylish chassis- mounted modules to suit all light utilities on the market. How would a car manufacturer make this product?