Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2020

With the production launch of the electric compact SUV EQA at the Rastatt plant (Germany) and the current decision to locate EQB production in the Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the company is taking further important steps toward making its product portfolio CO? The work on the building has already been completed.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

Mercedes-Benz’ new compact car plant in China, housed at the company’s local production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC), has begun production with the German car maker’s first locally build compact car: the GLA. The GLA is, after the GLK, the second SUV that is manufactured in China.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2017

Building on the experience gained during the series production of electric vehicles at the location, the workforce is being prepared for the new models and further technological developments with comprehensive training programs. The A-Class, B-Class and the compact SUV GLA are manufactured at the location. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2012

Production at the Szentgotthardt plant in Hungary will begin in late 2012. Power builds up very smoothly and quietly —director of gasoline engines, Thomas Johnen. If we run these two plants with three shifts, the production costs for the next Astra generation will be significantly below the costs of building the current Astra.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

“Polestar remains confident of a stronger second half of the year, particularly in the fourth quarter as sales of the two premium SUVs build,” the company writes in the release. Polestar also began delivering the Polestar 4 this month, its first effort in the SUV coupe segment with a range of up to 620 km (~385 miles).

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

To prove it, BMW released pictures of its near production-spec mid-size Tesla Model Y-rivalling SUV ahead of its late 2025 launch. Revealing the next BMW iX3 at its production home in Debrecen, Hungary, BMW said the purpose of the new tease is to highlight that trial production has already kicked off at its completely overhauled plant.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2016

While development of the principle is ongoing, Audi has begun to use modular assembly in developing the production process for the electric motor for the 2018 e-tron SUV (C-BEV) ( earlier post ). Modular assembly uses 19 island stations, some of which are used several times within the build process.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2022

Stellantis partner Samsung SDI hinted at the possibility of building a new EV battery factory in the United States. During InterBattery 2022, Samsung SDI CEO Choi Yoon-ho said that the company might build a new EV battery company in the U.S., Last year, Samsung SDI considered building a plant near Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD may consider exporting two SUVs – the Yangwang U8 and the Fang Cheng Bao 5­ – to Europe, company executives told Automobilwoche. Last year, the company sold 1.6

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2025

The new BYD Han L sedan, and Tang L SUV, will be the first models fitted with the technology. The probe is exploring whether China provided unfair subsidies for its EV plant in Hungary. The companies will work together to build custom systems to train AI manufacturing models. However, it was not all good news last week.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Electrek reported last week that BYD is dropping prices of its EVs in Germany by as much as 15%, with its Atto 3 compact SUV seeing the biggest cuts. BYD only sold 4,140 cars in Germany in 2023, but is looking for 10% market share after its factory in Hungary starts production in a few years. Meanwhile, Tesla shares were down 1.6%

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Mar 2024, 18:14 PM The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept previews a new design direction range, previewing an upcoming electric SUV from the automaker. The new architecture will spawn six new cars that will start rolling out in the second half of 2025.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe After recently reducing prices of its refreshed Han and Tang models , Build Your Dreams (BYD) just launched a new version of its top-selling EV Yuan Plus – known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets – to $16,644 in China, making it one of the lowest-priced EVs out there. Get started here.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023. BMW cylindrical battery cells The first Neue Klasse model, and SUV previewed by Vision Neue Klasse X concept , is scheduled to start production in Hungary in 2025.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

BYD aims for a 5% share of EV sales in Europe, even before production begins in Hungary. The facility will build electric cars with battery packs built in Hungary. The Hungary plant will be able to build 150,000 vehicles a year with the ability to double output to 300,000 eventually.

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EV Central

AUGUST 25, 2024

The all-new 2025 Cupra Terramar has been teased ahead of its September 3 reveal and Australian launch next year, and even from our first glimpse of its rear tail light it’s shaping up to be one of the sportiest mid-size hybrid SUVs money can buy. Based on Volkswagen’s MEB architecture, the Tavascan shares much with the VW ID.4

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Electrek reported last week that BYD is dropping prices of its EVs in Germany by as much as 15%, with its Atto 3 compact SUV seeing the biggest cuts. BYD only sold 4,140 cars in Germany in 2023, but is looking for 10% market share after its factory in Hungary starts production in a few years.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With momentum building, China’s EV leader is drastically ramping up production and expanding its workforce to meet the higher demand. Electrek’s take With new pickup trucks, mid-size smart SUVs, luxury models, and electric supercars launching, BYD’s recent hiring spree should come as no surprise. After selling a record 1.1

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

BMW Neue Klasse electric SUV and sedan (Source: BMW) The company’s founder explained that the new partnership is a “pivotal moment” as Rimac Tech expands from humble beginnings to signing a major long-term partnership with BMW. The two partners will release further information on the tie-up at a later date.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

The fully electric BYD Atto 3 SUV was the top-selling electric model, with over 19,200 units delivered. Once up and running, BYD’s new plant in Thailand is expected to build 150,000 EVs a year. Its first low-cost EVs will be a smaller pickup and SUV. BYD was Thailand’s best-selling EV maker last year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s all part of the Chinese brand’s ambitious plan to set up three brands in Europe and launch three new models for each brand, all by 2026 – yet, unfortunately, Chery wants to bring ICE vehicles along with its low-cost EVs, including a luxury gas-burning SUV brand that it already sells in China.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Pre-production example of first BMW Neue Klasse electric vehicle at plant in Hungary BMW plans to launch six Neue Klasse EVs within the next two years, Weber told Automotive News Europe. The first of those models, an electric crossover SUV , is expected to start production later this year.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

Let the “liberation battle” begin After declaring a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars earlier this year, BYD, or Build Your Dreams, is putting pressure on overseas rivals. By building nearly all vehicle components, including batteries, in-house, BYD has a major advantage over rivals. Its main target is gas-powered vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Audi plots a new lower-cost EV, an electric A3 or Q3 After unveiling the new Q6 e-tron this week, its next-gen premium mid-size electric SUV, Audi, is planning a smaller, lower-cost EV. The American automaker is developing a new low-cost EV platform to underpin a smaller electric pickup and SUV.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2025

BYDs first EV manufacturing plant in Thailand (Source: BYD) The move is part of Indonesias goal to build 600,000 EVs domestically by 2030. BYD is quickly expanding the brand globally with new plants opening in Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, Turkey, and Pakistan.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is in the final stage of negotiations with BYD to build a new electric vehicle facility in the region. “We According to Khmer Times , BYD is nearing a deal to establish a new EV manufacturing plant in Cambodia.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

30,000 units of an all-new SUV for Europe, the run rate of which will significantly ramp in 2024. Ford is building on agreements tied to its 600,000 run rate milestone and is taking them even further. 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America. 150,000 Transit EVs for North America and Europe.

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

July 21, 2022 – Building on strong demand for its new EVs, Ford today announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. DEARBORN, Mich.,

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe It was a huge year for profits at Chinese auto behemoth BYD. It is building an assembly plant in Hungary and has opened dealerships in Germany, Norway, and Sweden. In 2023, the company sold 1.6 million fully battery-electric vehicles last year, coming close to Tesla’s projected goal of 1.8

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

A new factory in Debrecen, Hungary, currently under construction, will also build only electric cars, with the upcoming Neue Klasse models planned to be built there in 2025. From 2025, we can expect to see six Neue Klasse models rolling out, including a 3 Series-sized sedan and an SUV.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As a preview of the brand’s next C-segment SUV, it features a strong look that belies its aerodynamic prowess. Meanwhile, the Vision Neue Class X brings the same design philosophy to the SUV market. Subject to provisional EU tariffs , the carmaker confirmed its Hungary plant would be operational by the end of 2025. EVO platform.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 10, 2024

European OEM Stellantis has announced a new joint venture with the worlds largest battery manufacturer CATL, to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant at one of the formers existing production sites. Source: CATL Stellantis and CATL commit up to 4.1

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Baua Electric

JUNE 9, 2024

Sized like those existing gas-powered vehicles, the Neue Klasse sedan and SUV promise faster charging and more range than BMW’s current crop of electric vehicles. That’s set for the end of 2025, when production of the first versions begins in Debrecen, Hungary, in what BMW promises will be its first fossil-free factory.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

BMW Group Plant Debrecen, Hungary The first Neue Klasse model will be an SUV previewed by the Vision Neue Klasse X concept revealed earlier this year. After production gets underway in Hungary, BMW plans to add Neue Klasse models at its main plant in Munich, Germany.

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