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VW Shrinks Model Range and Factory Footprint in Major Efficiency Overhaul
business1 day ago

VW Shrinks Model Range and Factory Footprint in Major Efficiency Overhaul

Volkswagen unveiled a sweeping efficiency overhaul to halve its model lineup and reduce production capacity to 9 million vehicles per year (down from 12 million pre‑COVID), with about 2 million already cut. The plan also aims to simplify offerings by up to 75% and merge software, platforms and electronic architectures across regions to boost efficiency, pursuing a goal to become the most attractive automaker by 2030. While the release doesn’t explicitly confirm layoffs, reports of up to 100,000 job cuts and closing factories have sparked protests by IG Metall, signaling what could be VW’s biggest restructuring in its 89-year history.

via Engadget|
#business#ig-metall#layoffs
VW to slash models and trim capacity in sweeping restructuring
business2 days ago

VW to slash models and trim capacity in sweeping restructuring

Volkswagen said it will drastically cut its model lineup—by up to half—and reduce annual production capacity to about nine million vehicles from 12 million, as part of a broader transformation. The move follows a tense boardroom clash and reports of potentially closing four German plants and cutting up to 100,000 jobs, though unions and lawmakers oppose the plan and no final agreement has been reached.

via CNBC|
#auto-industry#business#labor-unions
VW Group Slashes Lineup by Half, Trims Options, Sets 9 Million-Aunit Target
business2 days ago

VW Group Slashes Lineup by Half, Trims Options, Sets 9 Million-Aunit Target

The VW Group announced an immediate, sweeping downsizing: cut its model lineup by up to 50% and reduce available options by up to 75%, while limiting annual production to nine million units. Several models have already been dropped across brands (Touareg, Touran, T-Roc Convertible; Audi A1, Q2, TT, R8, Q8 E-Tron; Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman; Macan). The plan signals a focus on the most profitable, high-value products, with upstream talk of plant closures and larger layoffs circulating but not officially confirmed. The shift follows post-COVID capacity reductions from around 12 million to 9 million and represents a radical reorientation for the group across VW, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, Skoda, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini.

via Motor1.com|
#automotive-industry#business#model-lineup
Rivian trims Georgia plant plan after DOE loan shrinkage
business2 months ago

Rivian trims Georgia plant plan after DOE loan shrinkage

Rivian says its planned Georgia EV factory will be built in two phases for 400,000 units annually but will now target 300,000 per year after the DOE cut its loan to $4.5 billion from $6.6 billion. Vertical construction starts this year, with first loan draws expected by early 2027 and production in Georgia planned for late 2028. The company pivoted its Georgia timeline in 2024 due to funding gaps, continues R2 production at Illinois, and maintains room for future expansion.

via The Verge|
#business#doe-loan#electric-vehicles
Tomahawk Surge Drains U.S. Stockpiles in Iran Conflict
defense3 months ago

Tomahawk Surge Drains U.S. Stockpiles in Iran Conflict

CBS News reports that the U.S. has fired hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles in operations tied to Iran, with estimates over 850 used so far—roughly nine times the typical annual procurement—driving depletion of stockpiles even as production capacity exists (up to about 2,330/year). Current procurement remains far below capacity (roughly 90/year), while the Navy asked for 57 missiles for FY2026; the Pentagon estimates around 3,100 Tomahawks in inventory. Raytheon and the Defense Department are pursuing expanded capacity up to 1,000/year over multiple years, but immediate wartime ramp-up is limited by the defense industrial base. There is no public evidence that Iran uses Tomahawks. Each missile costs around $2.2 million, with launcher costs adding to the total.

via cbsnews.com|
#defense#iran-conflict#production-capacity
defense4 months ago

B-21 Raider Production Accelerated to Speed Fielding of Next-Gen Bomber

The Air Force and Northrop Grumman agreed to boost annual B-21 Raider production by 25% using $4.5 billion from FY2025 reconciliation to accelerate delivery of the stealth bomber fleet, preserving cost and performance discipline. With 2025 deliveries on schedule and a planned 2027 ramp at Ellsworth AFB, the B-21 remains central to nuclear modernization and long-range strike, enabling faster fielding of combat capability to deter and defeat emerging threats.

via af.mil|
#air-force#b-21-raider#defense
"TSMC's $6.6 Billion U.S. Subsidy Sparks Chipmaking Expansion"
financetechnology2 years ago

"TSMC's $6.6 Billion U.S. Subsidy Sparks Chipmaking Expansion"

The Biden administration announced a $6.6 billion subsidy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to support its $65 billion investment in building three chip fabrication plants in Arizona. While the subsidy will reduce a significant fixed cost for TSMC and allow for geographic diversification, it is unlikely to greatly affect the stock. TSMC remains the leading third-party chip fab company and is expected to produce strong returns for investors regardless of where it produces its semiconductors.

via The Motley Fool|
#financetechnology#investment#production-capacity
Pentagon's Acquisition Chief Identifies Urgent Counter-Drone Crisis Amid Global Conflicts
defense-technology2 years ago

Pentagon's Acquisition Chief Identifies Urgent Counter-Drone Crisis Amid Global Conflicts

The Pentagon's Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Bill LaPlante, has emphasized the urgent need for counter-drone technology, comparing it to the demand for 155mm artillery shells in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza. The Defense Department is pushing for advanced capabilities in response to the increasing use of drones against U.S. forces. LaPlante highlighted the importance of ramping up production capacity and funding for counter-UAS systems, stating that the industrial base must be able to produce them at high numbers. However, the Pentagon has yet to determine the exact quantity required, and the lack of a full-year appropriation passed by Congress may hinder production increases.

via Defense News|
#counter-drone-technology#defense-industrial-base#defense-technology
Western Arms Companies Struggle to Meet Demand Amid Ukraine Conflict
defense-industry2 years ago

Western Arms Companies Struggle to Meet Demand Amid Ukraine Conflict

Many Western arms companies struggled to increase production capacity in 2022 despite a rise in demand for weapons and military equipment due to labor shortages, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions worsened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The revenues of the world's largest arms-producing and military services companies dropped by 3.5% to $597 billion, with U.S. companies experiencing a 7.9% decline. However, new orders related to the war in Ukraine are expected to contribute to future revenue, and companies in Asia and the Middle East demonstrated their ability to respond to increased demand more quickly.

via The Associated Press|
#arms-companies#defense-industry#production-capacity
Tesla's Growth Waves: A Forecast for the Future
business2 years ago

Tesla's Growth Waves: A Forecast for the Future

Tesla has warned investors that it is currently in an "intermediate low-growth period" as it transitions between two major growth waves. The company's guided 50% growth rate may be affected during this period. Tesla's previous growth has been impressive, but with its current vehicle lineup, significant growth is unlikely. The company is banking on its next-generation vehicles, including the cheaper "$25,000 Tesla," to drive future growth, but the exact timeline for their release is uncertain. This "intermediate low-growth period" could last for a few years.

via Electrek|
#business#electric-vehicles#growth-waves
Global Ammunition Shortage Threatens Intensity of Warfare and EU Support to Ukraine
defense2 years ago

Global Ammunition Shortage Threatens Intensity of Warfare and EU Support to Ukraine

Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister, Oleksandr Kamyshin, stated that no single country can produce enough ammunition to meet the current intensity of warfare. Despite increased production capacities by both Ukraine and its foreign partners, the demand for artillery ammunition remains insatiable. Kamyshin emphasized that even if all European, American, and Ukrainian production capacities were multiplied, it would still not be enough to meet the needs at the front. He stressed the importance of continuing to increase production even after the war, as Ukraine would still need to be prepared for potential future conflicts.

via Yahoo News|
#ammunition-supply#defense#foreign-partners
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries set for November 30th, despite missed earnings and sales disappointment
automotive2 years ago

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries set for November 30th, despite missed earnings and sales disappointment

Tesla announces that deliveries of the Cybertruck will begin in November 2023, confirming previous comments from CEO Elon Musk. The company also claims to have a production capacity of over 125,000 Cybertrucks per year at its Gigafactory Texas, although it is unclear if this is the current output. Shareholders are eager for more information on the planned production of the Cybertruck for 2024.

via Electrek.co|
#automotive#cybertruck#deliveries