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BYD faces EU questions over alleged labour abuses at Hungary plant
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (541+ words) China Labor Watch accused contractors at the Szeged site of requiring thousands of workers to work every day of the week, often in shifts exceeding 12 hours. Lawmakers in Brussels have asked the European Commission to address claims of poor working…...
Chinese EV companies could fill Europe's spare manufacturing'capacity'
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (757+ words) As Chinese EV operators increasingly create JVs with local players, they will have to convince labour unions that their conditions will be met. However, as these tactics have failed to bolster manufacturing, the EU has started pushing localisation laws as…...
The EU is catching up to the rest of the world with the IAA
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (808+ words) The IAA includes local content requirements and FDI screening measures. The latest draft of the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) outlines policies that will shape how the bloc attracts foreign direct investment (FDI) for the foreseeable future. The policy seeks…...
Qualitas Energy expands in Poland with 376 MWp solar portfolio
2+ week, 5+ day ago (390+ words) The portfolio of nine solar PV plants was purchased from a JV involving Better Energy and Industriens Pension. The portfolio was purchased from a joint venture (JV) involving Better Energy and Industriens Pension. Developed and built by Better Energy, all…...
EC proposes 'Made in EU' rules for public procurement to reduce China reliance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (455+ words) The draft law aims to support domestic industry, address job losses and reduce dependency on non-EU suppliers. The European Commission (EC) has proposed new legislation that would introduce "Made in EU" requirements for public procurement and subsidies in key manufacturing…...
Renewables and reality: Why Alberta's practical approach leads the way
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1037+ words) In Association with Invest Alberta The expansion of renewables faces a series of challenges around the world. The scale of the energy transition, combined with a global economic slowdown, has led governments to recalibrate their strategies and even push back…...
Evonik boosts Asian presence with new aluminum specialty plant in Japan
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (206+ words) German chemicals giant Evonik has inaugurated its new fumed alumina production facility in Yokkaichi, Japan. The new facility, dubbed Alu5, is part of Evonik's strategy to provide advanced aluminium oxide-based solutions for the Asian market. First announced in February2023, the plant required…...
Fluence Energy and ACE Engineering launch energy storage solutions manufacturing facility in Vietnam
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) The facility boasts a projected annual manufacturing capacity of 35 GWh. Fluence Energy has announced the opening of a new automated production facility in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam, built in collaboration with ACE Engineering. The facility aims to manufacture Fluence's advanced…...
Alstom opens $75m manufacturing plant in Hornell, New York
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (307+ words) The new 12, 542sqm facility will produce stainless steel car body shells for passenger rail vehicles. French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has unveiled a new Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York, US. Alstom has invested $75m in the new facility, which will…...
Benteler starts construction of new automotive plant in Morocco
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (224+ words) The manufacturing facility will occupy a 17, 000sqm structure located on a 50, 000sqm property. German automotive supplier Benteler has officially begun construction of its new automotive plant in Kenitra, Morocco. Located in Kenitra's Atlantic Free Zone, the plant will be built on a…...