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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011

SMMT

Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. to 58,675 units. to 20,872 units.

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British CV production dips in September

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output dips -5.2% year on year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). year on year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). in September to 11,352 units.

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UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future

SMMT

UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments.

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How Rising Demand is Changing Electric Car Manufacturing

ATS

Share By any measure of today’s automotive landscape, demand for electric vehicles is on the rise — an increase that is poised to continue as the technology underlying EVs becomes more accessible, accepted and affordable. In addition to new manufacturing processes, the supply chain and materials required has changed as well.

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UK auto manufacturers cut CO2 while delivering record EV numbers

SMMT

British automotive manufacturing plants reduce CO 2 emissions by -2.8% Renewable energy generated by manufacturers reaches 46GWh – enough to produce up to 767,000 electric vehicle batteries a year – but wider investment is key to long-term green goals. to deliver lowest carbon footprint on record.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X. Manufacturing is the cornerstone of Japanese industry.

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UK CV production hits July eight year high

SMMT

2023 UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). on the same period in 2022, with 67,528 units produced so far, continuing the sector’s best year for output since 2011.