Siemens will supply its newest iterations of the long-running ‘Simatic’ line of PLCs (i.e., industrial computers) and will train Continental engineers in the use of its ‘Totally Integrated Automation Portal’.

Once it is outfitted with equipment, the factory will employ more than 160 people, who will be engaged in producing an internal combustion engine platform for new vehicles sold under Traton’s brands.

Its subsidiary, PowerCo, will build gigafactories for EV battery cells in Sagunto, near Valencia, Spain, and in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, to open in 2026 and 2027 respectively.

The powertrain manufacturer is investing in its Power Generation facility in Minnesota and its Jamestown Engine Plant in the state of New York.

The fuel cell uses a trapezoid flow field design enhancing temperature consistency responsible for increasing hydrogen production, durability and efficiency.

Beijing has a joint sales company in Thailand with which it plans to develop the assembly plant.

Reporting strong results in 2022, the German tyre and technology company said its focus was on the environment and sustainability by developing tyres from renewable and recycled materials.

Employing 2,100 staff, the new facility predominantly produces electrical and air brake system components and telematics products for the CV industry.

Suspensys's Mexican subsidiary Suspensys Sistemas Automotivos Ltda has moved its Mexican operations to Querétaro, while Castertech opens first warehouse abroad in the same city.

However, the last quarter of 2022 finally saw the beginning of production and deliveries of Nikola’s Class 8 electric trucks - 133 ‘Tre’ BEVs rolled off the production line, of which 20 were delivered to Nikola’s dealers.

Volvo Buses plans to wrap up its operations in Wrocław by the end of the first quarter of 2024, affecting 1,600 jobs.

In order to achieve this goal, renewable energy projects supplying each of its major facilities will play a key role in providing green energy helping to gradually reduce the company’s carbon footprint.