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New STEM precinct and automotive training facility opens

Manufacturer's Monthly

A new STEM precinct and automotive training facility worth a combined $24.8 The $4 million automotive training facility is the first of 26 projects to be delivered under the Local Schools, Local Jobs program, a $45 million commitment we made at the last election that we are delivering on,” Education minister Grace Grace said. .

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Automotive manufacturing alive and well

Manufacturer's Monthly

Prodrive bought Tickford Vehicle Engineering in 2001 and the Australian operation became Prodrive Automotive Technology Australia (PATA) and established Ford Performance Vehicles in a joint venture with Ford Australia. A change in Australian ownership saw Prodrive Automotive Technology Australia become Premcar in 2012.

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Production down in September as UK Auto seeks stability to sustain record £7.9bn EV exports

SMMT

since 2017, with value rising six-fold to £7.9bn. billion, since 2017. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production. Battery electric vehicle output up 16.6% Electrified models make up record 37.4%

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

Robotics Business Review

Its robot density has increased by 6% on average each year since 2017. Its economy benefits from two large robot buyers, as well as a strong electronics industry and automotive industry. Its robot density has grown by 5% CAGR since 2017. South Korea’s robotics industry is still growing strong.

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Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding

Robotics Business Review

billion on Cruise since 2017. Motional , the $4 billion joint autonomous vehicle venture created in 2017 by Hyundai and Aptiv, lost one of its main financial backers. Aptiv, a leading automotive parts supplier, said it will stop further funding after incurring millions in losses. Hyundai and Aptiv partnered in 2017 on Motional.

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UK car production down but electric vehicle output surges to new record

SMMT

Since 2017, the value of BEV, PHEV and HEV exports has risen seven-fold, from £1.3 These manufacturers play an important role in the development of advanced automotive technologies such as light-weighting and electrification which, in turn, can help advance wider industry. billion to more than £10 billion. million to £1.3

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How the automotive industry can turn data into their advantage

AU Manufacturing

For the automotive industry , edge computing represents a solution to latency, bandwidth, and autonomy challenges, as well as regulatory and security requirements, that hold us back from reaching the full potential of data. Automotive manufacturers must follow the lead of their fellow industrial firms.