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AD #3915 - Ram 1500 Production Expands to Mexico; Audi’s Brussels Plant Likely to Close; IEA Says World Is Shifting To “Age of Electricity”

AD #3915 - Ram 1500 Production Expands to Mexico; Audi’s Brussels Plant Likely to Close; IEA Says World Is Shifting To “Age of Electricity”

Autoline Daily Oct 16, 2024 10 min
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General Motors invests heavily in a Nevada lithium mine to secure battery materials amid US efforts to reduce reliance on China. Stalantis faces global sales declines and plans to expand Ram 1500 production in Mexico, likely to avoid UAW strikes. Audi’s Brussels EV plant may close due to lack of buyers, while VW considers factory closures. Honda targets zero fatalities by 2050 with new safety apps and educational games. EV sales surge, especially in China, as the IEA predicts a shift to electricity and declining fossil fuel demand. VW Group introduces longer-range plug-in hybrids to meet stricter emissions rules.

Topics: lithium mining and battery production ram 1500 production in mexico audi brussels plant closure global automotive sales decline honda safety initiatives electric vehicle sales growth iea energy transition vw group plug-in hybrids us-china battery supply chain automotive emissions regulations
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