Automation – Page 67
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ArticleNew working protocols as FCA prepares to restart North American operations
As the OEM prepares to resume production, best practices from FCA plants in China and Italy are helping guide North American safety protocols.
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ArticleWatch: Livestream Hour Episode 5 – Mexico Automotive Supply Chain in Focus
In Episode 5 of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the key risks in the Mexican automotive supply chain, and strategies for successfully restarting manufacturing and supply chains, whilst preparing for USMCA implementation. With special guests from Volkswagen, Honda, the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and CNW. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.
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ArticleBentley resumes production with new working environment
Production has resumed at the company’s headquarters in Crewe, England, following the implementation of 250 hygiene and social distancing guidelines
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ArticleKarma offers fully-electric platform for economic mobility
Designed for multiple powertrain and various vehicle applications, Karma says its fully electric E-Flex platform supports zero-emission and economic transportation of passengers, small cargo and last-mile delivery
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ArticleWatch: Kia maintains investment, launches and stability in Europe
In this video interview, Kia Motors Europe chief operating officer, Emilio Herrera, and director of marketing, Carlos Lahoz, outline how the Korean brand is learning from supply chain and production disruptions, digitalising sales channels and maintaining investment in electrification to chart a route towards recovery in Europe.
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ArticleVW-Northvolt joint venture invests in battery operations at Salzgitter
Volkswagen makes initial investment of €450m to erect buildings and infrastructure for a joint battery cell factory in Salzgitter
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ArticleTier suppliers braced to react as vehicle production resumes
The majority of OEMs will return to some level of production this month as pandemic-enforced lockdowns are eased, but there is concern about whether their schedules match customer demand and how this is being communicated to tier suppliers
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ArticleFisker sees its chance as EV production models reconfigure
Electric vehicle and battery production has come a long way since Henrik Fisker founded his first EV company back in 2007, and he believes that manufacturing a price-competitive car now depends on a changes to the production model
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ArticleFord’s North American plants to resume vehicle assembly on 18 May
Under a phased approach and new protocols, Ford assembly workers in the US and Canada will make a return to factories later this month
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ArticleNorth America: GM and FCA schedule production restarts
General Motors sets 18 May target; FCA’s global network on standby for further restarts
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ArticleWatch: Livestream Hour Episode 4 – Tier Suppliers on the Road to Recovery
Hosted by Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief at Ultima Media, the Livestream Hour will take place each week on Wednesdays. It will also be part of other Livestream special episodes and guests, including previews and follow-ups from our series of live and digital events for Automotive Logistics, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions and Car Design News. In Episode 4, we discuss the key areas that suppliers especially need to consider as the automotive industry stirs back into action, including supply chain and logistics processes, sourcing considerations, digital tools and collaboration.
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ArticleAMS Digital: e-mobility 2020: A different approach… realised in manufacturing strategy
E-mobility has truly opened the door to a host of new faces to the automotive industry, outliers who have approached the EV challenge with a different viewpoint, delivering innovative solutions for vehicle architectures, powertrains and batteries. Some of these are familiar and broad in their scope, others ...
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ArticleProof of concept: LA-based start-up Canoo gets production ready
AMS gets under the skin of Canoo’s EV concept to discover how the design became a production ready vehicle
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ArticleElement of surprise: battery suppliers explore gains in the chemistry
One area of electric vehicle battery technology that is growing in importance is chemistry. Mike Farish reports on two new developments that could significantly improve battery durability and recharge times
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ArticleSecond thoughts: Honda is expanding its activities on recycling end-of-life EV batteries
The drive among all OEMs to rethink and reduce consumption in manufacturing process is sparking innovation. Honda, for example, is exploring the second-life opportunities of electric vehicle battery materials
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ArticleVideo: Ferrari’s return marks a key milestone in Italy’s recovery
On 4 May 2020, Ferrari began its gradual return to production. The Maranello and Modena plants suspended lines on 14 March, making the coronavirus suspension the longest shutdown in Ferrari’s 73-year history. Coronavirus live blog: OEMs set resumption timelines and health protection regimes The Monza assembly ...
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ArticleAluminium-air: a better power source for EVs?
The deficiencies of Li-ion batteries contribute to consumer doubts about EVs, but switching to a different type of technology – Al-air fuel cells – could solve crucial problems
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ArticleAhead of the pack: how material science is optimising battery assembly
What role can special coatings play in improving EV battery cell and pack assembly? AMS discussed the challenges with Calum Munro, PPG senior scientist, research and technology for automotive
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ArticleAssembly lines begin to resume but start-stop production is the new normal
Carmakers are potentially hostage to a halting series of restarts as the automotive industry tries to gradually restart production