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BMW Group opens new Additive Manufacturing Campus

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The BMW Group has officially opened its new Additive Manufacturing Campus. The new center brings together production of prototype and series parts under one roof, along with research into new 3D printing technologies, and associate training for the global rollout of toolless production. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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GM secures all energy needed to achieve renewable energy goal for 2025; 25 years ahead of target set in 2016

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This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which was 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016. This is the main way through which GM is achieving its renewable energy goal.

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Jato Dynamics: global auto sales up 5.6% in 2016, SUVs continue to surge

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Global automotive industry sales rose 5.6% in 2016 to 84.24 Declines in Japan, Russia and Brazil were offset by strong results in China and Europe, said Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and GM confirm key steps in global strategic alliance; four vehicle projects, joint purchasing

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Motors confirmed important steps toward the execution of their Global Strategic Alliance. PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Motors confirmed important steps toward the execution of their Global Strategic Alliance. The Alliance aims to launch the first vehicles on these common programs by the end of 2016.

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BMW Spartanburg plant now largest manufacturing facility in the BMW Group production network

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Continuous expansion of the plant with extensive additions and the decision to build the successful BMW X models in Spartanburg have made the plant the largest manufacturing facility in the BMW Group production network within the space of 25 years. The BMW Group produces BMW X models in Spartanburg for the US and global markets.

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Rio Tinto launches START: the first sustainability label for aluminum using blockchain technology

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START will help customers meet the demand from consumers for transparency on where and how the products they purchase are made. Our vision is that our customers can showcase the sustainability of the aluminum they purchase from Rio Tinto to their consumers, delivering full value from our responsible production.

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Ford and Volkswagen expand global collaboration to include EVs, invest in Argo AI

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Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. Volkswagen started developing its MEB architecture in 2016, investing approximately $7 billion in this platform. Earlier post.).

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