SMMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow and legacy supply chain challenges, notably semiconductor shortages, abated. Volumes rose 21.0% to 62,938 units – a rise of 6,559. respectively. of overall output.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The chip shortage was largely caused by Covid-related supply chain disruptions and the increase in demand that followed the move to remote working. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The news follows recent announcements of significant investment into advanced automotive manufacturing, with some £4 billion committed by Government and industry combined in November alone, a massive vote of confidence in the sector.1 1 Production for both the home and overseas markets grew in October, up 23.9% Combined output grew 52.1%

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 15, 2023

Right now, there are only 10 models that are eligible for the maximum US$7,500 credit: the Cadillac Lyriq, four Chevrolet models (Blazer, Bolt, Equinox, Silverado EV), the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid, the Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid, the Ford Lightning, and two Tesla models (the Model 3 Performance and the Model Y).

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

However, ABB said it expects the majority of installations of the new robots to be in automotive OEM and Tier supplier sectors, as well as a significant level of installation in logistics, foundry, machinery manufacturing, construction and agriculture applications. The IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 can handle payloads between 280kg to 620kg.

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SMMT

JANUARY 27, 2023

2021 was challenging enough, but the latest UK automotive production figures out this week lay bare just how difficult was 2022. 234,066 battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) electric vehicles were made in Britain with combined volumes up 4.5% Car manufacturing fell by -9.8% year-on-year.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% respectively, October’s performance was still -48.4%

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The loss, equivalent to just 215 fewer cars, was driven chiefly by structural changes, reflecting a move from car to van making at one major plant, but with supply chain shortages still afflicting some manufacturers. to 28,329 units. 1 Production for the UK rose 5.6% of the loss.

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SMMT

MAY 24, 2023

66,527 cars rolled out of factory gates, 5,973 more than in April last year as global supply chain shortages, most notably of semiconductors, continued to ease. respectively, with buyers choosing the latest British-built models, including many with hybrid or zero emission powertrain technology.

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SMMT

MARCH 12, 2023

Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to the world to win green growth, jobs and prosperity. Sector sets out Green Automotive Transformation Strategy in response to global competition for EV production.

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SMMT

APRIL 24, 2024

Electrified vehicle (battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid) volumes again represented more than a third of all production (38.4%) with manufacturers producing a combined 22,865 units, although this was down -29.7% Shipments to the top five export markets, apart from the US, all fell.

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SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. July was a weaker month for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uptake, with registrations falling -6.7% Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) fell -34.0% to deliver a 13.9%

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) registrations fell by -23.1% Hybrid electric vehicle registrations remained relatively stable, falling by -0.7%. to comprise 5.6%

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SMMT

MARCH 6, 2023

While February is typically low volume ahead of the March plate change, this year it marked the seventh month of consecutive growth as easing supply chain shortages steered the market closer to pre-pandemic levels, down just -6.5% 2 Petrol and diesel totals include mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs).

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SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

Record levels of electrified vehicle production with almost a third of all cars made fully electric or hybrid – worth £10 billion in exports alone. Despite these challenges, UK factories turned out a record 234,066 battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) electric vehicles, with combined volumes up 4.5%

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SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by -47.7% Despite the overall decline, UK production of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) vehicles continued its recent upward trajectory, with combined net 9.9%

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2023

The depressed output also followed significant structural changes, reflecting a loss of production at two-volume manufacturing sites, and the impact of supply chain pauses in China due to lockdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. per cent with hybrid volumes up 4.3 Total BEV output increased by 4.8 billion (AUD 2.3

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Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 29, 2023

“With great partners, we’re building an electric vehicle and battery supply chain and making Ontario an auto-manufacturing powerhouse once again.” has expanded twice to increase production capacity and is now the only motor core parts manufacturer for EVs and hybrid vehicles in Canada. The company’s significant $102.3

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SMMT

JULY 28, 2023

The latest car and van production figures out this week show an auto industry finally getting back on track after the tough Covid years, helping meet pent-up consumer demand as manufacturers were increasingly able to manage global supply chain challenges – notably the shortage of semiconductors. Car production grew 11.7%

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SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

1 The increase saw 287,825 units delivered, the eighth consecutive month of growth for the new car market, as supply chain challenges slowly continue to ease. and, with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) registrations growing by 11.8%, plug-in registrations comprised 22.4% The biggest growth, however, was in hybrids (HEVs), with a 34.3%

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E&T

JANUARY 26, 2023

Despite these factory closures, the SMMT also pointed out that 2022 saw record levels of electric vehicles (EV) produced , with almost a third of all cars made fully electric or hybrid. We are determined to ensure the UK remains one of the best locations in the world for automotive manufacturing," a government spokesperson said. “We

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

TORONTO — The Future of Canada’s Automotive Labourforce (FOCAL) initiative has released the results of its analysis on the economic impact of Canada’s automotive industry’s transition from the production of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). million vehicles by 2040.

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SMMT

MARCH 31, 2023

Automotive is firmly on track to drive down emissions from road transport, with the UK new car and van market already moving at pace towards electrification, the result of massive investment by manufacturers and increased consumer demand. The post Watershed regulation can’t come soon enough appeared first on SMMT.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 12, 2023

Ford said it intends to be the only manufacturer competing in Formula 1, Le Mans 24 Hours with the Mustang GT3, WRC with the MSport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1, Baja 1000 with the Ranger Raptor and Bronco, and NASCAR and Supercars with the Mustang.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 23, 2024

Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s recent budget announced a 10-per-cent Electric Vehicle Supply Chain investment tax credit on the cost of buildings related to EV production as long as the business invests in assembly, battery production and cathode active material production in Canada.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

market uplift in 2023 to reach 1.79m units despite straitened economy and strained supply chains. Electrified vehicles notably drove the increase, as manufacturers continue to bring ever more choice to the market despite ongoing strains on the supply chains. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) comprised 14.4%

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to battery TVs, Toyota has been investing in other kinds of ecological vehicles, such as fuel cells that run on hydrogen and hybrids that have both an electric motor and gasoline engine, like the mass-produced Prius hybrid car. automotive battery plant begins operations near Greensboro in 2025. trillion yen.

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E&T

AUGUST 4, 2023

Despite challenging economic conditions, the market has enjoyed non-stop growth for a full year as supply chain challenges have eased, production has increased and deliveries have been fulfilled. Hybrid volumes also grew, although their overall market share fell to 11.3 per cent in July, with 143,921 new vehicles registered.

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E&T

MARCH 13, 2023

The SMMT wants the government to shore up Britain’s ability to compete as other countries increase backing for their own automotive sectors. The UK has seen a 25 per cent increase in the number of businesses supporting the supply chain in the last five years, the SMMT said.

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i4.0 today

MAY 10, 2023

Automotive resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors, is exhibiting its range of products and services for the automotive industry at The Battery Show Europe from May 23 to 25, 2023. Alongside Cressall’s range of resistor products, its load bank division, Power Prove , will also be present on the stand.

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SMMT

AUGUST 11, 2023

million during the year’s second quarter, growth driven by the continued easing of supply chain disruptions that have helped recharge the new car sector. to take a record share of the market as increasing supply allowed more buyers to get behind the wheel of a pre-owned EV at price points to suit their budgets.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Our products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains. Accelera by Cummins, the zero emission business unit of Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localise battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lack of access to ‘real world’ academia in polymer engineering is being tackled by Jaguar Land Rover, with Ian Ray at the automotive manufacturer championing an award-winning Training & Development Programme. This value increases markedly within supply chains as knowledge moves up the scale.”

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, announced the acquisition of the assets of Montreal-based Effenco Development Inc., TORONTO — Martinrea International Inc. which were acquired in 2022.

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SMMT

JULY 27, 2022

uplift in overall output this year, with firmer recovery to follow as supply chain issues recede. 1 The main cause remains shortages of key components, most notably semiconductors, exacerbated by additional supply issues caused by the war in Ukraine, as well as significant structural and model changes within the sector.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2023

Automotive markets in the ASEAN region—Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—will continue to grow robustly in 2023. million in 2023, led by the major automotive markets of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. growth rate in 2023.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

“The expansion of electric vehicle production in combination with a local battery cell factory will lead to the creation of new supply chains, new networks for sub-suppliers and new jobs throughout the entire region,” BMW said in a statement. BMW says the plant has made it the largest automotive exporter in the U.S.

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