electric Vehicle Market Faces Slowdown
The auto industry is experiencing a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, resulting in challenges such as bankruptcies, scrapped initial public offerings, and production cuts. Major automakers have adjusted their EV production targets in response to this trend. Factors such as EV charging limitations and battery performance in cold weather have contributed to consumer hesitation.
HEYCO-Werk USA Inc. Invests in New Manufacturing Site
HEYCO-Werk USA Inc., known for its plastics injection molding for the automotive sector, is set to invest over $12.75 million in Gaston County, North Carolina. This investment aims to establish a new manufacturing site, promising the creation of 34 new jobs. The facility will focus on meeting the demands of BMW and other European car manufacturers in North America, highlighting North Carolina's growing role in the auto manufacturing supply chain.