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Dürr builds high automation paint shop for Ford in Mexico

Green Car Congress

Dürr has built a high-tech paint shop for Ford in Hermosillo, Mexico, in order to accommodate a new vehicle that Ford will be producing. The project in Hermosillo represents the largest order that Ford has given to Dürr in Mexico. The new replacement paint shop is located next to the existing stamping and assembly plant.

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Nikkei: Nidec to build $715M e-axle plant in Mexico

Green Car Congress

The Nikkei reports that Japan-based motor maker Nidec is planning to invest an estimated ¥100 billion (US$715 million) to build an e-axle plant in Mexico. The company plans to be capable of building an annual 7 million e-axles by March 2026. The planned Mexico plant would be responsible for delivering part of the remaining 1.3

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Audi to build production plant in Mexico; new SUV begins production in 2016

Green Car Congress

AUDI AG Board of Management and Supervisory Board of AUDI AG approved plans to build a North American plant in Mexico. It will be possible to supply customers worldwide with cars built in Mexico to Audi’s renowned standard of quality.

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Dürr building smart and resource-efficient paint shop at San Luis Potosí in Mexico for BMW Group; Industry 4.0

Green Car Congress

Dürr is building a paint shop in Mexico for the BMW Group that meets the requirements for connected Industry 4.0 San Luis Potosí will build the BMW brand’s best-selling model series, the BMW 3 Series Sedan. The use of renewable energy sources will ensure that the plant is supplied with 100% CO 2 -free electricity.

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico will build the company’s next-gen vehicle

Teslarati

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico will build the company’s next-generation vehicle. During Investor Day 2023, Elon Musk confirmed Gigafactory Mexico’s location and Tesla’s plans for the new production facility. The Tesla CEO elaborated that Gigafactory Mexico will focus on building the company’s next-gen vehicle.

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Mexico is already building its own cheap EVs that will rival China

Electrek

Mexico is done importing cheap EVs from China and India as it plows ahead with a prototype of its own. The country’s new President, Claudia Sheinbaum, said automakers plan to develop multiple models as it builds a domestic supply chain.

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Nucor and JFE Steel form plate joint venture to supply growing demand in automotive market in Mexico

Green Car Congress

Nucor Corporation is forming a 50-50 joint venture with JFE Steel Corporation of Japan to build and operate a plant in central Mexico to supply that country’s automotive market. Automotive production in Mexico is projected to increase from 3.4 million vehicles to 5.3 million by 2020. Nucor, through The David J.

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