Focus on Manufacturing
First monopile successfully manufactured in expanded production facilities: Sif completes first foundation for Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project
Roermond, 29 November 2024. Sif Holding announces that it successfully manufactured the first of 54 monopiles for Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 wind project...
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources say
Mercedes-Benz taps China's Momenta for ADAS tech, with $75M investment, aiming to regain market share in China by 2025.
India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says
India's EV policy was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market — but the automaker backed off from those plans earlier...
Big steelmakers failing to make the switch to renewables, survey shows
Steel is responsible for 7% of global CO2 emissions, with coal-fired blast furnaces producing 2 tons of CO2 for each ton of output.
ArcelorMittal Construction achieves Core Site Certification
November 28 2024 We are delighted to announce that ArcelorMittal's coil coating plant in Contrisson has been awarded ResponsibleSteel Core Site Certification, underscoring...
Stellantis to halt production in Turin in December due to weak demand for Fiat 500 EV
Stellantis to halt Mirafiori plant in Turin from Dec. 2-Jan. 5 due to weak sales of EVs, including Fiat 500e.
UK minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
The minister said carmakers face global challenges transitioning to EVs, as UK's ZEV mandates and plant closures intensify.
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
VW buckles after years of pressure to sell up in Xinjiang
Volkswagen announced it will extend its partnership with SAIC to 2040 while selling operations in Xinjiang.
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
VinFast reported a $550 million net loss for Q3, an improvement from last year, with higher sales.
