Mês: Junho 2022

Launch of the Automotive Regions Alliance strengthens industrial ecosystems

adminafia Deixe um comentário
  • Under the EU Committee of the Regions (CoR), the Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA) has been created to support a fair and successful mobility transition for regions along the entire value chain, guaranteeing that no region is left behind.
  • The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA), of which CLEPA, ACEA, CECRA and ETRMA are founding members, is a key initiative in support of the sector transformation through identifying needs for a skilled workforce and facilitating the regional implementation in close cooperation with industry, academia and regions.
  • The automotive sector welcomes the initiative by the European CoR to establish the ARA and proposes a strategic partnership between the ASA and ARA, given the synergies and shared goals to facilitate the green and digital sector transformation.

in CLEPA, 30-06-2022

A new Automotive Regions Alliance launched on 30 June under the flag of the European Committee of the Regions, putting important institutional weight behind a fair and successful mobility transition for regions along the entire value chain, guaranteeing that no region is left behind.

The Alliance aims to bring together regions with strong automotive and supply industries that want to play an active role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector and contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, while strengthening regional industrial ecosystems and value creation, as well as ensuring economic and social cohesion in every European territory impacted by the transition. The ARA launched during the June Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions, in the presence of Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

The automotive sector welcomes the initiative and looks forward to strengthening the link between the Automotive Regions Alliance and the Automotive Skills Alliance, the sectorial initiative under the Pact for Skills that supports the upskilling and reskilling of the automotive workforce to facilitate the green and digital transformation.

CLEPA Secretary General Sigrid de Vries, also representing the Automotive Skills Alliance and the broader value chain, noted in her speech, “The automotive industry is one of the most important industrial sectors in Europe, and fully endorses the Green Deal objectives. The automotive regions have a crucial role in making the transformation a success: they bring the local knowledge and network to ensure the transition is green, as well as just and resilient.

The green and digital transformation, and the speed of such a transition, represents significant challenges for all of us along the supply chain. The transformation requires dialogue, co-creation, and a dedicated funding mechanism and platform to discuss and implement the transition pathway. It is important we bring the pledge to life that nobody is left behind. Our workers are an essential asset not only for industry, but for Europe.”

The Automotive Skills Alliance counts more than 90 partners including automotive industry, social partners, academia but also regions. The collaboration between the two alliances should support the different initiatives that are being developed in the automotive regions, while coordinating the transformation of the workforce through the whole value chain.

 

 

No Grupo INDASA respeitamos as nossas parcerias

adminafia Deixe um comentário

Fausto Frade, Diretor de Marketing INDASA

in Jornal das Oficinas, n.º 199, julho-agosto 2022

A oferta de produtos da INDASA continua a crescer, procurando oferecer uma solução completa aos seus parceiros de negócio. Em entrevista ao Jornal das Oficinas, Fausto Frade, Diretor de Marketing da INDASA, assegura que a proximidade, suporte técnico e o respeito pelas parcerias, são os principais pilares do sucesso da empresa.

O Grupo INDASA oferece desde 1979 aos diferentes setores nos diferentes mercados as mais avançadas soluções em abrasivos flexíveis, procurando sempre primar pela inovação tecnológica e pela formação dos seus colaboradores. O Grupo tem a sua fábrica e sede em Aveiro e 8 filiais (ES, FR, IT, UK, DE, PL, USA, BR) e está presente em mais do que 120 países. Neste momento está em curso uma estratégia “Glocal”, que tem como objetivo satisfazer os requisitos locais através de uma forte estratégia de marketing tradicional e digital global.

Diretor de Marketing do Grupo INDASA, Fausto Frade coordena a estratégia de Marketing de acordo com as diretivas do Conselho de Administração, e pretende ajudar o Grupo a crescer através de uma relação próxima com os mercados. Trabalhou durante 8 anos como Diretor de Marketing num Grupo Empresarial Português com negócios nos setores dos vinhos, saúde, construção, TI e consultoria financeira. E durante os últimos 3 anos como Chief Marketing Officer numa empresa produtora de ferramentas de corte em metal duro. Ao longo dos últimos anos tem também exercido atividade como docente no ensino superior. Trouxe para a INDASA o conhecimento de outras áreas de negócio que contribuem ativamente para a atual estratégia de marketing do Grupo, conseguindo desenvolver, em conjunto com toda a equipa, ideias inovadoras.

A estratégia definida para manter os atuais parceiros de negócios e a conquista de novos “é a da proximidade, suporte técnico e o respeito pelas nossas parcerias. Vendemos exclusivamente através dos nossos parceiros. Não realizamos qualquer tipo de venda online. Sabemos que este tipo de estratégia digital é atualmente uma tendência, porém mantemos a nossa convicção no nosso modelo de negócio. Para além disso vamos continuar atualizados em relação às novas tendências e adaptarmo?nos rapidamente a todas as alterações que possam provir dos diferentes mercados”, afirma Fausto Frade.

OFERTA A CRESCER

“Somos especialistas em preparação de superfícies para permitir um acabamento perfeito, dessa forma temos desenvolvido diferenciados programas à medida das necessidades dos nossos parceiros de forma a obter todas as vantagens possíveis. Com diferentes tipos de suporte, desde os abrasivos mais agressivos para operações de desbaste até aos grãos mais finos para polimento, máquinas para lixar e máquinas para polir, aspiradores, fitas técnicas, plásticos para mascaramento, selantes e betumes. No Grupo INDASA oferecemos aos nossos parceiros a mais elevada qualidade em todos os nossos produtos”, realça o diretor de marketing

Para este responsável “A principal característica dos nossos produtos é sem qualquer margem de dúvida a elevada qualidade. Para as oficinas de colisão, a principal vantagem de trabalhar connosco é a nossa proximidade e tempo de resposta ao nível de suporte técnico e formação técnica sobre a otimização na utilização dos nossos produtos”.

INDASA Academy

A INDASA Academy foi criada em 2016 e a principal filosofia passa por preparar ao nível da formação e conhecimentos técnicos, o Grupo e os seus parceiros de negócio. Desta forma é possível realizar dentro de portas todos os testes, formações e demonstrações necessárias. “O objetivo da criação da INDASA Academy resultou da necessidade de responder a elevados requisitos técnicos da nossa responsabilidade perante os nossos parceiros. Com a criação destas estruturas, não apenas em Portugal, mas em várias filiais, permitiu?nos melhorar a relação com os nossos parceiros em diferentes mercados, oferecendo suporte técnico e formativo de elevada relevância. Primamos por ter todos os equipamentos necessários para o avanço tecnológico que pretendemos. Todos os nossos técnicos recebem formação continua regularmente durante todo o ano. De acordo com as necessidades, viajam para as filiais para contribuir ativamente no desenvolvimento técnico dos nossos produtos”, refere Fausto Frade.

Para este responsável “o programa PROCESS TO PROFIT é o exemplo ideal das vantagens de trabalhar com o Grupo INDASA. Para nós a formação está em primeiro lugar. Uma melhor utilização dos nossos abrasivos traduzir?se?á em ganhos substanciais de tempo, poupança de material e aumento do retorno financeiro”.

A INDASA também realiza formações especializadas nas instalações dos clientes, e a principal vantagem passa pela oportunidade da equipa técnica avaliar os processos implementados e sugerir melhorias através da utilização ou introdução dos produtos INDASA. A procura destas formações tem aumentado substancialmente após o fim da Pandemia. De referir também que a INDASA Academy possui diversas viaturas de assistência, que permitem aos técnicos proporcionar assistência técnica no menor espaço de tempo possível, procurando desta forma responder em tempo útil a todas as solicitações.

Marketing em ação

A equipa de marketing trabalha arduamente na estratégia digital do Grupo, conforme refere Fausto Frade: “Estamos a apostar na comunicação através das nossas redes sociais, adaptando a nossa comunicação aos diferentes setores. O nosso website é o epicentro da nossa estratégia de marketing digital. A aposta nos conteúdos de vídeo de produto e nos vídeos técnicos tem resultado num enorme ruído positivo acerca da nossa marca. Toda a equipa de marketing está de parabéns!”

A INDASA tem estado presente como expositor nos vários salões aftermarket que se realizam a nível global. O objetivo deste elevado investimento passa por aumentar o reconhecimento da marca e dos produtos INDASA e por conseguir atrair novos parceiros, criando desta forma novas oportunidades de negócio. “Estamos numa fase de transição pós Pandemia, o que dificulta mensurar os resultados deste tipo de ações. Para já podemos afirmar que durante os eventos tem sido realmente um sucesso. O que vem a seguir? Esperamos que seja ainda melhor”, afirma Fausto Frade.

Perante a enorme desregulação que se vive no mercado, com o aumento dos custos da matéria?prima, dos fretes marítimos e rodoviários, a INDASA faz um planeamento cauteloso. “O Grupo INDASA trabalha com fornecedores sólidos e de longa data de relação profissional. Procuramos estar ao lado dos nossos parceiros como pretendemos que eles estejam ao nosso lado para enfrentar todo e qualquer flagelo. Sabemos que no futuro podem surgir alterações e que a escassez de oferta de produtos pode ser uma realidade para nós, porém sentimos que não estamos sozinhos”, assegura Fausto Frade.

Olhar o futuro com otimismo

Apesar o previsível decréscimo do mercado da repintura, o Grupo INDASA olha para o futuro com positivismo, estando sempre atento a novas oportunidades de negócio e focado em produzir abrasivos flexíveis com os mais elevados padrões de qualidade, para o setor da repintura automóvel. “Continuamos o nosso caminho, esforçando?nos para que seja possível alcançar sempre mais. 2022 está a ser um ano positivo onde regressamos ao contacto próximo com os nossos parceiros e com muitas oportunidades de desenvolver novos negócios. Estamos atentos ao que está a acontecer nos diferentes mercados, procurando sempre as melhores vantagens para o Grupo INDASA”, conclui Fausto Frade.

Fausto Frade, Diretor de Marketing INDASA

 

SOLUÇÕES EXCLUSIVAS PARA OFICINAS DE COLISÃO

SISTEMA ULTRA VENT – SOLUÇÃO ÚNICA E AVANÇADA

O sistema ULTRAVENT é patenteado pela INDASA. É o culminar de anos de desenvolvimento técnico com muito trabalho de toda a equipa. A extração superior do pó enquanto se efetua a lixagem da superfície, permite uma performance superior do abrasivo e um ambiente mais limpo, promovendo também uma elevada melhoria nas condições de trabalho do operador. A aceitação tem sido um sucesso, tendo neste momento criado o seu próprio espaço no mercado. O serviço móvel prestado pelas viaturas de assistência, permite que os técnicos apresentem esta solução junto das oficinas, designadamente as linhas de abrasivos de elevada performance, desenhadas com a tecnologia ULTRAVENT: Linha HT?LINE, PLUS?LINE e FILMLINE.

PROGRAMA PROCESS TO PROFIT – MAIS RENTABILIDADE PARA AS OFICINAS

O programa PROCESS TO PROFIT reflete a forma de estar da INDASA junto dos seus parceiros. Este programa permite avaliar as reais necessidades dos parceiros e implementar processos que aumentem a performance e a correta utilização dos seus produtos, para aumentar os seus benefícios.

Elenca todos os elementos mensuráveis no processo de preparação de superfícies tendo como base as soluções da INDASA para a lixagem, reparação, mascaramento e os acessórios complementares. A estruturação dessa informação resulta numa adaptação das melhores práticas e produtos para dar resposta ao melhor índice de rentabilidade de oficina de repintura. “A nossa equipa técnica tem trabalhado afincadamente para que seja possível desenvolver este programa.

Trata?se de uma estratégia onde todos saímos a ganhar. A aceitação deste programa tem sido muito elevada, estando neste momento em fase de implementação em vários países”, refere Fausto Frade.

PRODUTOS EVERCOAT – BETUMES DE ELEVADA PERFORMANCE

A INDASA é distribuidor exclusivo da marca Evercoat para o mercado europeu desde maio 2021. Os produtos Evercoat possuem elevada qualidade e distinguem?se pela facilidade de aplicação, o reduzido tempo de secagem, a facilidade na lixagem e a resistência. Para a INDASA foi uma oportunidade de introduzir no seu universo de produtos uma gama de betumes de elevada performance e com um grande potencial nos mercados onde está presente. Neste momento a gama Evercoat conta com mais de uma dezena de produtos e em breve será lançada uma novidade para o setor automotivo com características únicas. A Evercoat é a maior marca de betumes nos Estados Unidos da América e ao longo dos seus 65 anos tem estado na linha da frente da excelência técnica e inovação de produto. Agora pretende replicar esse sucesso na Europa e vê o Grupo INDASA como o parceiro ideal para atingir esse objetivo através da rede de abastecimento e distribuição consolidada que a INDASA detém em toda a Europa.

 

https://www.indasa-abrasives.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Notable aumento de los plazos de entrega en la ruta comercial entre China y los puertos de Europa

adminafia Deixe um comentário

El aumento de los plazos de entrega de la carga ha sido especialmente notable en la ruta comercial entre China y los puertos de Europa y el Reino Unido. Los puertos más afectados por el aumento de los plazos de entrega en los últimos doce meses son Fos, Bremerhaven y Zeebrugge, con incrementos interanuales del 28%, 31% y 39%.

in AutoRevista, 30-06-2022

Un contenedor que se desplace de China a Zeebrugge tarda actualmente una media de 37 días, frente a los 27 días de mayo de 2021. Así lo revela el informe ‘Ocean Carrier Report 2022’ elaborado por Project44 este mes de junio.

De China a Europa

En mayo, la escalada del conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania siguió complicando los problemas de la cadena de suministro entre China y los puertos de Europa y el Reino Unido, que ya se dejaban sentir en esta parte del mundo, con retrasos en los cargamentos que entraban y salían de Ucrania y una acumulación de cargas como consecuencia de las sanciones impuestas a las empresas rusas que contribuyeron a un mayor deterioro de los plazos de entrega.

A pesar de ello, los retrasos de los buques en las tres principales rutas comerciales, Asia-Europa, Transpacífico y Transatlántico, mostraron signos de mejora respecto a los terribles meses de enero, febrero y marzo, que fueron los peores para los cargadores.

De las tres principales rutas comerciales, la más afectada este año ha sido la ruta Asia-Europa, con un promedio de retrasos en los buques -el número de días de desviación de los calendarios publicados- que alcanzó un máximo en marzo de 10,66 días. Las tres rutas comerciales se han visto muy afectadas por el cierre de puertos en China, pero en momentos ligeramente diferentes. Los retrasos en la ruta comercial transpacífica alcanzaron su máximo en febrero, con 10,43 días, y en la transatlántica, en enero, con 5,94 días.

Los retrasos sufridos por los transportistas han disminuido durante gran parte del año, a medida que China se enfrentaba a las restricciones de Covid-19, y los puertos estadounidenses y europeos han resuelto algunos de los problemas de congestión portuaria y escasez de camioneros.

El promedio de retrasos bajó de 8 días en abril a 6,14 en el servicio Asia-Europa en mayo, lo que supone una mejora del 23%. El descenso intermensual en el mismo periodo en la ruta comercial transpacífica fue del 10%, y la transatlántica registró un descenso del 32% en los retrasos.

Los transportistas que hacen escala desde China a EE.UU. redujeron los retrasos de los buques de 4,56 a 4,09 días en mayo, mientras que los retrasos de los buques entre Europa y América del Norte descendieron a 3,14 días en mayo, frente a los 4,62 días de abril.

Sin embargo, los retrasos en las tres rutas siguieron siendo superiores a los del año pasado, cuando los cargadores se enfrentaron a 5,39 días de retrasos entre Asia y Europa, 1,68 días entre Europa y Norteamérica, y 2,16 días entre Asia y los principales puertos de Estados Unidos.

Perspectivas

Quedan muchas incertidumbres que afectan a las principales rutas comerciales. Los esfuerzos que está realizando el gobierno chino para reducir las infecciones de Covid-19 en la región alrededor de Shanghái se prolongan, y las salidas en blanco parecen haber llegado para quedarse. Además de trasladar el tonelaje a las rutas más atractivas, es probable que los transportistas empiecen a utilizar otras tácticas para gestionar la capacidad y mantener la rentabilidad, incluida la navegación lenta para aliviar los costes asociados a los precios desbocados del petróleo.

Si los puertos, las compañías navieras y los transportistas de todo el mundo quieren garantizar la continuidad de sus operaciones y evitar interrupciones y retrasos, tendrán que adoptar tecnologías en tiempo real que puedan ayudar a prever con prontitud los volúmenes de comercio mundial y a conocer el movimiento global de mercancías.

 

Además de trasladar el tonelaje a las rutas más atractivas, es probable que los transportistas empiecen a utilizar otras tácticas para gestionar la capacidad y mantener la rentabilidad. Foto: Pexels.

 

Declarações do Presidente da AFIA à rádio Antena 1 sobre o plano da UE que impede a venda de veículos novos movidos a gasóleo ou a gasolina a partir de 2035 (com AÚDIO)

adminafia Deixe um comentário

União Europeia aprova plano que impede venda de veículos movidos a gasóleo ou a gasolina a partir de 2035

Antena 1, noticiário das 9h00, 29-06-2022

Os 27 Estados-membros da União Europeia (UE) aprovaram a 29 de junho, um plano que impede a venda de novos veículos movidos a gasóleo ou a gasolina a partir de 2035. A medida pretende reduzir para zero as emissões de dióxido de carbono (CO2) dos automóveis novos a partir de 2035.

 

Ouvir as declarações de José Couto, Presidente da AFIA

 

 

 

 

The Council vote on CO2 standards puts high responsibility on policymakers to support the transition – Statement from CLEPA’s Secretary General Sigrid de Vries

adminafia Deixe um comentário

The Environment and Climate ministers of the 27 Members State met yesterday to deliberate on the Council of the European Union’s general approach on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans.

in CLEPA, 29-06-2022

After negotiations that lasted late into the night, ministers adopted a position which in essence confirms the European Commission’s proposal, including a 100% CO2 emission reduction target in 2035, which is a de facto ban on the internal combustion engine. Council calls for a review of the legislation in 2026, based on an assessment of progress against the reduction targets, technological developments, including plug-in hybrids and the importance of a just transition. The Commission is asked to make a proposal for registering vehicles after 2035 running exclusively on CO2-neutral fuels.

Regarding the outcome of the Council meeting, CLEPA’s Secretary General Sigrid de Vries states:

“We take note of the decision which confirms in principle the de facto ban on the internal combustion engine as of 2035 but does not fully close the door to considering emission reduction using renewable fuels. We have long argued in favour of a technology open approach, with a smart and sensible technology mix of electric vehicles and a measured use of alternative solutions involving advanced internal combustion engine technology.

We are glad to see support from Council for vehicles running on renewable fuels. Whereas we will see a vast deployment of electric vehicles, there are practical, ready to use solutions available for hybrid vehicles, as well as for the existing cars, vans and trucks on the road, which so far have not found sufficient political support. We are looking forward to continuing the dialogue with the European Commission. We had hoped for a clearer decision against banning technology to avoid damage to the existing industrial fabric and to make progress towards an effective and efficient policy for climate neutral mobility.”

With the position agreed by the Council, negotiations with the European Parliament can start. Given the proximity of the mutual positions, these negotiations should not take long.

Looking ahead, Sigrid de Vries comments:

“The decision confirms the trajectory for a substantial transformation of the transport sector at a very high pace. Automotive suppliers are and will continue to do everything they can to make this a success for climate, workers, users of transport and business. However, this decision puts a high responsibility on policymakers to support the transition. We are concerned about the lack of commitment when it comes to the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure as well as the capacity for producing renewable electricity and renewable fuels. Going forward, criteria such as affordability, access to raw materials, emissions along the life cycle and employment in the sector need to be considered. The ambitious electrification targets can only be met if the framework conditions are in place.”

 

 

Car and van CO2 targets: Charging infrastructure essential to meet member state ambition

adminafia Deixe um comentário

To meet the extremely ambitious CO2 reduction goals agreed last night by European environment ministers, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for drastic action on charging infrastructure.

in ACEA, 29-06-2022

ACEA respects the Council’s decision but points out that it comes with major implications, not only for the auto industry but also for the EU economy as a whole.

European automobile manufacturers have long embraced the shift to electromobility and are radically transforming their businesses to meet the EU’s climate goals. However, the key to reaching CO2 targets is not in the industry’s hands alone – others need to play their part too.

It is now vital that all the framework conditions for going fully electric are put in place – including the roll-out of a truly EU-wide network of charging and refuelling infrastructure and access to the necessary raw materials.

“To be very clear: the automobile industry will fully contribute to the goal of a carbon-neutral Europe in 2050. But the decision of the Council raises significant questions which have not yet been answered, such as how Europe will ensure strategic access to the key raw materials for e-mobility,” stated Oliver Zipse, ACEA President and CEO of BMW.

“If the EU wants to be a pioneer of sustainable mobility, the availability of these materials must be secured. Otherwise, we will be threatened with new dependencies, as other economic regions have already positioned themselves at an early stage.”

“Going forward, technology openness means that also hydrogen and other CO2-neutral fuels can play an important role in decarbonising road transport,” he added.

In the context of the ongoing negotiations on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), ACEA also urges policy makers to match the ambitions that they have just set for the auto industry when it comes to fixing infrastructure targets for each member state.

The interim review of the CO2 regulation will be key to track progress on market developments, infrastructure deployment and the availability of raw materials.

Notes for editors

 

 

Centro tecnológico da Volkswagen no Lionesa vai empregar 150 pessoas

adminafia Deixe um comentário

O centro tecnológico Volkswagen Financial Services inaugurado esta semana e instalado no empreendimento Lionesa, em Matosinhos, vai empregar 150 pessoas. Trata-se do primeiro centro deste tipo da marca Volkswagen criado fora da Alemanha.

in Jornal de Notícias, 29-06-2022

Porto Application Center é o nome escolhido pela multinacional alemã e o objetivo é contratar pessoas da área das Tecnologias de Informação, Engenharia e Gestão.

Entre outros, a inauguração dos novos escritórios contou com a presença de membros da administração da Volkswagen Financial Services, sediada em Berlim, como Frank Fiedler e Mario Daberkow , que prometeram fazer do Porto Application Center “um dos maiores hubs tecnológicos em Portugal”.

Mario Daberkow salientou que a empresa não poderia “ter escolhido melhor local para criar o primeiro hub fora da Alemanha do que o Porto”. Também sublinhou que o objetivo “não passa apenas por contratar 150 pessoas, mas sim manter as mesmas por muitos anos, criando projetos inovadores que façam a diferença no mercado”.

Os interessados podem candidatar-se às diversas vagas do Porto Application Center através do LinkedIn do mesmo.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/portoapplicationcenter/?originalSubdomain=pt

 

Cerimónia de inauguração do Porto Application Center, no Lionesa

Foto: DR

 

 

Mercedes-Benz prepares car production network for new electric portfolio

adminafia Deixe um comentário

Mercedes-Benz prepares its highly flexible production network for “electric only”: Management and employee representatives reach consensus on future European production setup

Top End Luxury: Sindelfingen, the lead Mercedes-Benz plant for high end vehicles to produce models based on the AMG.EA platform (AMG Electric Architecture) from 2025

Core Luxury: The Mercedes-Benz plants in Bremen, Germany and Kecskemét, Hungary to manufacture vehicles in Europe based on the MB.EA platform (Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture)

Entry Luxury: The Mercedes-Benz plants in Rastatt and Kecskemét to produce the repositioned models of the MMA platform (Mercedes Modular Architecture) from 2024 in Europe

Highly efficient battery systems to be supplied by the global Mercedes-Benz battery production network

in Mercedes AG, 29-06-2022

Mercedes-Benz is aligning its global production network to manufacture its reshaped product portfolio focused on luxury electric vehicles as the world’s most valuable luxury car brand prepares to go all electric by the end of the decade – wherever market conditions allow. The future product portfolio will focus on three categories: Top End Luxury, Core Luxury and Entry Luxury as outlined in the company’s Economics of Desire event on May 19.

Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Production and Supply Chain: “Following the successful launches of Mercedes-EQ models in recent months, we are taking the next step: To outline the plan for our future production setup. Together with the employee representatives, we are consistently implementing the Mercedes-Benz strategy towards ‘electric only’. The global Mercedes Benz production network is sustainable, digital and flexible. We are ready for the rapid scaling of electric vehicle volumes – not least thanks to our highly qualified and motivated team worldwide. With the new production setup we are further increasing our flexibility and efficiency and securing the future of our locations.”

The Mercedes-Benz plants in Sindelfingen, Bremen, Rastatt and Kecskemét will start production of new models in the Top End Luxury, Core Luxury and Entry Luxury segments from the middle of the decade.

The Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen site is the lead plant for the Top End Luxury segment and will produce models based on the electric AMG.EA platform from 2025. The Mercedes-Benz plants in Bremen, Germany and Kecskemét, Hungary to manufacture vehicles in Europe based on the electric MB.EA platform. Rastatt and Kecskemét will also produce the repositioned models based on the MMA platform from 2024 onwards. As part of implementing the Mercedes-Benz 2022-2026 Business Plan, the company is investing more than two billion euros into its European production sites. This step marks a new phase of introducing next-generation electric platforms in production, securing future employment at European locations. The new production plan is the outcome of constructive discussions with German employee representatives, resulting in far-reaching measures to further increase flexibility and efficiency.

Ergun Lümali, Dep. Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the Works Council of Mercedes-Benz Group AG: “It is our job to ensure that the shift towards ‘electric only’ is fair. With today’s decision on the production setup we are ensuring that this remains the case. It’s good news for the company, the locations and most of all, for our employees. As employee representatives we demanded German production sites continue to play a significant role. The introduction of new technologies to our production sites is the key to becoming future proof and to ensuring continued employment. With investments into the new production setup we have ensured that vehicles with new electric architectures are built at our locations, helping to secure production capacity. This gives our colleagues, who have for decades worked for the three-pointed star, security and a new opportunity. We demand that the same should happen for our Powertrain-locations. The works council will continue to work towards this goal.”

Sabine Kohleisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Human Resources and Labor Director: “The shift toward an electric and digital future is a big challenge and at the same time an opportunity. What is clear is that our production portfolio is undergoing a transformation, and with it our tasks and employment profiles. Today we have once again shown that we, together with the works council, have reached viable and forward looking solutions for our production sites, our company and its employees. I am delighted that we are able to offer our colleagues new opportunities in future.”

The production portfolio already includes six all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. These roll off the production line at six locations on three continents and have been consistently integrated into ongoing series production. Thanks to early investments into flexible production and the use of the state-of-the-art MO360 digital production system, Mercedes-Benz is already able to produce battery-electric vehicles in large volumes. The batteries for the Mercedes-EQ electric vehicles are supplied by the global battery production network with factories on three continents. Local battery production is a key success factor for Mercedes-Benz’s electric offensive. Mercedes-Benz has been producing CO2-neutral in all of its own plants worldwide since this year and has also been purchasing electricity in Germany that comes exclusively from renewable sources (CO2-free) since this year.

Mercedes-Benz vehicle plants consistently implement electric production 

Thanks to highly flexible structures, the plants of Mercedes-Benz AG can produce vehicles with different drivetrains on a single production line. With the strategic goal of shifting to all electric, the high degree of flexibility is a decisive advantage. It makes it possible to adjust production at short notice according to market demand.

Sindelfingen
Production of the all-electric EQS luxury sedan started last year at Factory 56 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen. In Factory 56, the S-Class, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and the EQS are produced completely flexibly on the same line. The Factory 56 embodies the future of production at Mercedes-Benz and sets new standards in automotive engineering. (More information: https://group-media.mercedes-benz.com/marsMediaSite/ko/en/47202542) The Sindelfingen plant is also responsible for the production of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class with Sedan, Estate and All-Terrain off-road variants, CLS as well as the Mercedes-AMG GT family and will soon be adding the GLC to its portfolio. Sindelfingen is the lead plant in the Top End Luxury segment and will produce models based on the AMG.EA platform from 2025.

Bremen
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen started production of the all-electric EQE a few months ago. Already in May 2019, the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5 kWh/100 km; CO? emissions combined: 0 g/km)[1] was integrated into ongoing series production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in northern Germany. In addition to the two all-electric models, the C-Class with Sedan, Estate, Coupe and Cabriolet, the E-Class with Coupe and Cabriolet, the GLC as well as the GLC Coupe and the AMG SL roll off the production line in Bremen. From the middle of the decade, a model based on the MB.EA platform will be integrated into production.

Rastatt
The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant has been producing the all-electric EQA compact model since 2021. The plant is also responsible for the production of the compact vehicles A-Class, B-Class and GLA with combustion engine and plug-in hybrid. From 2024, new models based on the MMA platform are to roll off the production line at the plant. In the Entry Luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz will reduce the number of model variants from seven to four while significantly elevating the technological substance of these products. These changes help to reposition Mercedes-Benz in this segment to meet the wishes of discerning customers.

Kecskemét
The EQB compact SUV was launched at the Mercedes-Benz Kecskemét plant in 2021 and is the first purely electrically powered series production vehicle from Hungary. The model complements the portfolio consisting of CLA Coupe and CLA Shooting Brake as well as the A-Class with its conventional, plug-in hybrid and AMG versions. From 2024, new models based on the MMA platform as well as a model based on the MB.EA platform in Kecskemét roll off the production line.

Beijing
Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC) has been producing Mercedes-Benz vehicles locally for the Chinese market since 2005. A few weeks ago, production of the all-electric EQE business sedan started at the Shunyi plant. The Mercedes-EQ production portfolio of the joint venture consists of four models: Production of the EQC started in 2019. Since 2021, the EQA and EQB have been produced locally. The C-Class (long version), E-Class (long version), A-Class (long version), GLA, GLB, GLC (long version) and the AMG A 35 L are also produced locally within the joint venture.

Tuscaloosa
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, USA, will soon start production of the EQS SUV, with the EQE SUV to follow later this year. Both models are produced on the same line together with the SUVs with conventional drive. The GLE, GLE Coupe, GLS and Mercedes-Maybach GLS roll off the assembly line in Tuscaloosa today.

Global battery production network: key success factor for the Mercedes-EQ electric ramp-up

The batteries for the Mercedes-EQ electric vehicles are supplied by a global battery production network comprising factories on three continents. The local production of battery systems is a key success factor for the Mercedes-Benz electric ramp-up and a decisive component in being able to meet the global demand for electric vehicles flexibly and efficiently.

Accumotive has been producing battery systems for hybrids and electric vehicles in Kamenz, Germany, since 2012. A second battery factory at the site commenced operations in 2018 and has been producing the battery systems for the EQC since 2019 followed by the batteries for the compact electric SUVs since 2021. Since Accumotive began production, more than one million batteries based on lithium-ion technology have been produced at the Kamenz site.

Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC) has established a local battery production facility at the existing site in the Yizhuang Industrial Park in Beijing, China. It supplies the vehicle plants, which produce for the local market. Production of battery systems for the EQC started there in 2019. Production of battery systems for the EQE started this year.

Also in 2019, Mercedes-Benz opened a battery production plant in Bangkok, Thailand, together with its local partner Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant (TAAP). Battery systems for plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles are manufactured there.

The Mercedes-Benz battery factory in Jawor, Poland, has been producing plug-in hybrid batteries for the C-, E- and S-Class since 2020. In 2021, the site expanded its portfolio to include battery systems for the compact Mercedes EQA and EQB models.

Two factories as parts of the Untertürkheim site in Stuttgart, Germany, produce battery systems. The Hedelfingen plant has been producing batteries for the EQS and EQE since 2021. A few weeks ago, the production of plug-in hybrid batteries started in the Brühl plant, which will be used in the new GLC, among other things.

The new battery factory in Bibb County near the Mercedes-Benz vehicle plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA) started operations this year, producing highly efficient battery systems for the all-electric EQS SUV and EQE SUV later this year.

The Mercedes-Benz battery production network will also be supplemented by another battery factory at the Sindelfingen site.

Electric drive systems in the global production network

Mercedes-Benz will deepen the level of vertical integration in manufacturing and development, and insource electric drive technology. The next generation of electric drive systems are being developed in house. The manufacturing and assembly of parts of the electric drive systems for future models of the Mercedes-EQ brand will start at the end of 2024 at the Untertürkheim plant.

Another important step is the acquisition of UK based electric motor company YASA. With this deal, Mercedes-Benz gains access to unique axial flux motor technology and expertise to develop next generation ultra-high performance motors. The Mercedes-Benz Berlin plant will expand its production portfolio with the manufacture and assembly of these ultra-high-performance axial flow electric motors in the future.

Sustainability in production

Compared to 2020, Mercedes-Benz is pursuing the goal of at least halving CO? emissions per passenger car over the entire life cycle by the end of this decade. The most important levers for this are the electrification of the vehicle fleet, charging with green electricity, the improvement of battery technology and the comprehensive use of recycled materials including batteries and renewable energies in production.

Mercedes-Benz has been producing CO2-neutral in all of its own plants worldwide since this year and has also been purchasing electricity in Germany that comes exclusively from renewable sources (CO2-free) since this year. A green electricity supply contract ensures the purchase of electricity from renewable energies at all times. In addition, the company aims to increase the production of renewable energy at its sites. Solar plants with a capacity of more than 11 MWp are to go into operation by the end of next year. By 2025, Mercedes-Benz will invest a three-digit million sum in the installation of photovoltaic systems. Mercedes-Benz is also planning to invest in new power purchase agreements for wind turbines worth 1 billion euros by the middle of the decade.

By 2030, it is planned to cover more than 70 percent of the energy demand in production from renewable energy sources – 15 percent is to be generated by renewable energy at the company’s own locations. This is to be achieved by expanding solar and wind energy at its own locations and by concluding further corresponding power purchase agreements. Mercedes-Benz is also pursuing the goal of reducing water consumption by 35% by 2030.

In the next step, Mercedes-Benz also wants to make logistics CO2-neutral. The rail transport of vehicles and components such as batteries play an important role here.

[1] Electric energy consumption and range have been determined on the basis of Regulation (EC) No. 692/2008. Electric energy consumption and range depend on the vehicle configuration.

 

Transformation in Action: Trémery-Metz Powertrain Plants in France Support Stellantis’ Electrified Portfolio

adminafia Deixe um comentário
  • More than €2 billion has been invested in the French manufacturing footprint since 2018
  • Together with its two JV partners, €150 million has been invested to date in the Trémery-Metz facilities for the latest upgrades
  • Trémery-Metz upgrades strengthen Stellantis’ powertrain manufacturing capability in battery electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Investments in Trémery-Metz embody Stellantis’?capability to create a new electrified value chain with a balance of partners, in-house design and expert manufacturing
  • Engines and transmissions from Trémery-Metz will power Company’s commitment to clean, safe and affordable mobility

in Stellantis, 29-06-2022

During a visit today at the Trémery-Metz manufacturing facilities in France, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares highlighted the transformations at the two plants as evidence of the Company’s progress towards achieving its Dare Forward 2030 electrification ambitions, which include reaching 100% of passenger car battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the United States by 2030. Since 2018, the Company has invested €2 billion in its French manufacturing operations.

The upgrades at Trémery-Metz strengthen Stellantis’ powertrain manufacturing expertise in battery electric, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid vehicles, supporting society’s need for clean, safe, and affordable mobility and easing the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to BEVs.

“Trémery-Metz is a prime example of how we are executing our manufacturing transformation, both in France, and across our global operations,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “We have now created a new global value chain with trusted partners, including five gigafactories, to support our global EV battery strategy and propel our Dare Forward 2030 targets. I want to warmly thank our social partners, local stakeholders and our highly skilled employees for their collaboration as we ramp up production at Trémery-Metz and manufacture our electrified future.”

Through investments in two key joint ventures (see “Value Chain” infographic) at Trémery-Metz, Stellantis has deployed a vertical integration strategy designed to increase control of the global electrification value chain.

  • Emotors, a 50/50 joint venture with Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding, will start production this year of its cutting-edge range of electric motors at the Trémery plant, formerly the world’s largest diesel plant, and now Stellantis’ first facility to produce electric motors. Backed by €93 million of industrial investments to date, Emotors aims to drive Stellantis’ electrification growth while also meeting the needs of other automakers. The joint venture has a planned capacity exceeding 1 million motors per year from 2024.
  • e-Transmissions, a 50/50 joint venture with Punch Powertrain, supported by industrial investments of €57 million to date, is focused on producing the future generation of electrified dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT) at Stellantis’ Metz plant. Recognized for its expertise in gearbox production, the Metz plant is expected to grow its annual production capacity to approximately 600,000 eDCT gearboxes by 2024 for Stellantis’ hybrid portfolio.

Customer-Focused Electrified Portfolio
The Emotors’ M3 will be the first e-motor to launch in the portfolio. The M3 will deliver a cost competitive and efficient electric drive system designed to operate at 400 volts and to deliver 115 kW of power, set to debut on a Stellantis BEV by the end of 2022.

The eDCT is available with two levels of electrification, 48-volt and 320-volt, and can be used for hybrid and PHEV applications. Due to launch in 2023, the 48-volt hybrid propulsion system combined with a radical evolution of the award-winning PureTech Turbo 3-cylinder 1.2-liter gasoline engine offers a true electrified driving experience propelling the vehicle’s wheels even when the ICE is turned off and reducing fuel consumption and CO2 by up to 20% when compared with the current powertrain.

A Rich History in France
Over the past four years, the merged companies that formed Stellantis have invested approximately €2 billion in the French manufacturing transformation and approximately €750 million since the creation of Stellantis in 2021.

Trémery-Metz brings together the Trémery site, which specializes in the manufacturing of engines and e-powertrains, and the Metz site, dedicated to the manufacturing of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes. Located in the heart of Europe, Trémery-Metz has been rooted in Moselle for over 45 years. Its ideal geographical location and immediate proximity to highways enables Trémery-Metz to ship thousands of engines and gearboxes produced every day across the continent.

The region’s long industrial history allows Stellantis to benefit from 3,230 highly skilled employees whose professionalism and rigor are unanimously recognized. Stellantis is the leading private employer in Lorraine with the Trémery and Metz sites, employing more than 15,000 in eastern France across five sites including Trémery, Metz, Charleville, Mulhouse and Sochaux.

As Stellantis continues investing in its electric future, its transformation is being carried out in co-construction with unions and social partners in France to ensure the sustainability of its manufacturing operations. Stellantis supports employees along this journey through ongoing training and upskilling programs and activities.

 

https://www.stellantis.com/content/dam/stellantis-corporate/investors/events-and-presentations/presentations/Tremery_Metz_France_Visit_June_29_2022.pdf

 

 

 

Custo das matérias-primas para veículos elétricos mais do que duplicou em dois anos

adminafia Deixe um comentário

Os preços das matérias-primas necessárias para a produção de veículos elétricos subiram mais do dobro em dois anos, segundo a empresa AlixPartners

in Expresso / Lusa, 23-06-2022

Os preços das matérias-primas necessárias para a produção de veículos elétricos subiram mais do dobro em dois anos, apurou um estudo da empresa norte-americana AlixPartners.

O documento assinala que materiais como cobalto, níquel e lítio, necessários para produzir baterias elétricas, aumentaram 144% desde março de 2020.

Na base do aumento, o preço médio das matérias-primas de um veículo elétrico está agora em 8255 dólares, quando em março de 2021 era de 3381.

Só os custos de materiais específicos passaram de dois mil dólares por veículo elétrico para 4500.

O aumento dos preços destes materiais está a alargar a distância entre os custos dos veículos elétricos e os de combustão, que também estão a sofrer aumentos dos preços das matérias-primas.

Para a AlixPartners, o valor médio das matérias-primas necessárias para produzir um veículo de combustão está agora em 3662 dólares por automóvel, menos 4593 dólares do que para os elétricos.

O documento da AlixPartners avançou que o aumento dos custos é fruto do rápido aumento da produção dos veículos elétricos pelas principais companhias automobilísticas do mundo.

Prevê-se que para 2028, os veículos elétricos representavam 33% das vendas mundiais de automóveis, proporção que em 2035 deve chegar a 54%.

O ano passado, apenas oito por cento de todos os veículos vendidos no mundo eram elétricos.

Entre 2022 e 2026, o setor automóvel tem previsto investir 526 mil milhões de dólares na produção de veículos elétricos.