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Bosch Investing $200M in First U.S. Fuel Cell Technology
Bosch already has begun work on the expansion to support fuel cell technology at the South Carolina plant.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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OEMs Can Avoid Greenwashing With Supply-Chain Scrutiny
Greenwashing can happen accidentally any time automakers don’t have deep visibility into the sustainability of their product and cannot provide credible proof to back up marketing claims.
By Jared Connors • Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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Supply-Chain Experts Discuss Microchips, Potato Chips at MBS
Communication with consumers about the challenges presented by a disrupted supply chain is key, says Dan Hermer, vice president for General Motors North America quality.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Navigating Supply-Chain Issues and the Chip Shortage
Make sure you keep your “foot on the gas” when it comes to marketing and adopting the expanding digital landscape.
By Ryan Matejka • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Leadership Transitioning at Supplier ZF
Holger Klein will assume the role of deputy chairman of the ZF Board of Management on Oct. 1 before succeeding Wolf-Henning Scheider as chairman and CEO on Jan. 1, 2023.
By Wards Staff • July 12, 2022 -
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Differences Among Top Automotive Manufacturing Regions in Mexico: How do Suppliers Select Best Locations?
What are the differences among the top automotive manufacturing regions in Mexico, and how do suppliers select the best locations? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, an industrial real estate advisory and site selection expert.
July 5, 2022 -
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Bosch: A Forward-Looking 135-Year-Old Auto Supplier
The Informa Tech Automotive Group’s Tier 1 Supplier of the Year has big footprints in the present and future.
By Steve Finlay • June 20, 2022 -
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UK Supply Chain Challenges: Post-Brexit Update
UK Supply Chain Challenges: Post-Brexit Update provides results from Grant Thornton's recent survey around Brexit supply chain challenges and what companies are doing to protect themselves. GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Oliver Bridge who leads Grant Thornton’s global automotive team.
June 13, 2022 -
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Bosch Boosting North American Technology Investments
“We are all-in for the hydrogen economy,” says Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 9, 2022 -
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Mexican Auto Industry Optimistic Despite Supply-Chain Challenges
The head of Mexico’s largest auto-industry association says production interruptions because of chip-related parts shortages should end in second-half 2022, having already been reduced to a few hours a week from full workdays in late 2021.
By Elizabeth Machuca • June 8, 2022 -
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China Update: Covid Shutdowns and Its Effects on the Global Automotive Industry
China's zero-covid policy and shutdowns are negatively effecting automotive suppliers worldwide. Will this add fuel to Mexico's auto industry growth as both Chinese and western suppliers seek to serve North American customers? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Bill Yang, attorney with Butzel Long's Detroit office.
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EV OEMs & Suppliers: How to Navigate Global Supply Chain and Product Development Obstacles to Successfully Bring Products to Market
How can EV manufacturers navigate global supply chain and product development obstacles to successfully bring their products to market? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Germany-based Markus Fleckenstein, Head of International Solution Consulting for PTC Arena.
May 16, 2022 -
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Managing Automotive Supply-Chain Challenges in Wartime
Achieving MRO optimization requires real-time AI inventory management which enables the tracking of critical performance metrics, such as replenishment lead times and equipment age, to start preemptive maintenance that helps reduce downtime, preserve service levels and lower costs.
By Paul Noble • April 28, 2022 -
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Bosch, AWS Team Up on Logistics Platform
Bosch will design the marketplace software and AWS will provide the cloud support that will allow logistics providers to more easily digitalize their processes.
By Wards Staff • April 13, 2022 -
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China’s CATL to Manufacture Battery Cells in Germany
Construction of the plant, claiming an initial capacity of 8 GWh per year, is in the final stage and the installation of machines is in full swing so that the first cells can roll off the assembly lines by the end of 2022.
By Paul Myles • April 8, 2022 -
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Lessons Learned From Auto Industry’s COVID-19 Response
As we barrel toward a mobility future defined by new technology and new ways of doing business, three main elements will be vital for OEMs and suppliers to succeed: end-to-end supply-chain collaboration, agile development and additive manufacturing.
By Sergio Pujols • April 1, 2022 -
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Supply-Chain Problems May Push Up Auto Insurance Rates
The problem with supply-chain disruptions from an insurance perspective is that if an insured vehicle is destroyed in a crash, the insurer now has to pay more to replace it. And with more money potentially going out in claims, premiums will have to eventually follow.
By Michael Giusti • March 31, 2022 -
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Lessons From the Microchip Shortage
It’s important to understand that today’s supply-chain woes are symptoms of a deeper issue: lackluster innovation.
By Vinny Kaimal • March 28, 2022 -
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Ontario Official Envisions End-to-End EV Supply Chain
“We want to be a global leader with the whole (EV) ecosystem from critical minerals to automobile plants,” says Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s minister for economic development, job creation and trade.
By Keith Nuthall • March 16, 2022 -
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Look for OEMs to Ask for Much More From Supply Chain
From better batteries to more comfort and connectivity features, automotive suppliers are under pressure to innovate.
By Joseph M. Harary • March 1, 2022 -
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Magna Amps Up Electrified Propulsion Push
We sample Magna’s latest plug-and-play electrified propulsion solutions at the Canadian automotive supplier’s annual Winter Test, this time in northern Michigan.
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Valeo Shifts Electrification, ADAS Strategy Into High Gear
Valeo chief maps out a strategy to take advantage of expected growth in automotive electrification and driver-assistance systems.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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Bosch Doubles Down on Chip Wager
The German parts maker will spend a total of $1.2 billion to expand semiconductor investment by 2025.
By David Zoia • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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NVIDIA Deal Vaults JLR Toward Software-Defined Vehicle
The partners say all new JLR vehicle platforms will deploy the full DRIVE technology beginning with 2025.
By David Zoia • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Five Predictions for the Automotive Industry in 2022
Auto manufacturers will bring innovation and creative problem solving to the table in 2022 to address challenges caused by the supply chain disruption, changing consumer preferences, new cybersecurity standards and the need to develop sustainable options.
By Chris Clark • Feb. 2, 2022
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