Electrification – Page 17
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NewsLG Energy Solution and Honda to form joint venture for EV battery production in the US
LG expands its EV battery supply operations in North America with Honda JV
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NewsMercedes starts production of the new EQS SUV at Tuscaloosa
Mercedes said production of the EQS at Tuscaloosa is a key step in its global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year
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NewsVolkswagen signs preliminary deal for MEB EV parts supply to India’s Mahindra
Mahindra plans to use the MEB electric drivetrain, battery system and VW-specification battery cells in its forthcoming EV SUVs.
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NewsMercedes-Benz to buy battery cells from €7.4 bn CATL Hungary plant
Mercedes-Benz will be the first to receive cells from CATL’s forthcoming Hungarian plant, placing the largest initial order.
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ArticleSnapshot of automaker comments on production in latest earnings reports
Despite lower output for most automakers versus the April-June quarter of 2021, several noted a pick-up in output starting from June.
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NewsBMW intensifies battery component production at Leipzig after farewell to i3
The new line marks a further incremental step towards BMW Group’s target of switching half its annual sales to EVs by 2030.
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NewsAMTE Power selects Dundee as site for battery cell mega-factory
AMTE Power accelerates it plans towards high volume battery cell production with plans for a mega-factory near the city of Dundee
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ArticleWhat Vorsprung durch Technik means for Audi manufacturing in 2022
Audi is making progress in production through virtual reality, AI and software prototype builds, modular assembly, quality control and energy conservation.
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ArticleAutomotive battery manufacturing and supply chain 2022: Risks, regulation and resiliency
The latest AMS battery report forecasts production capacity, analyses suppliers and materials, and shows why OEMs and suppliers are forging new partnerships
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ArticleWatch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now?
In this livestream, learn how OEM start-ups can short time to market in manufacturing and re-engineer body structures, featuring the head of manufacturing at Volta Trucks and ArcelorMittal.
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ArticleLithium-ion battery gigafactory database 2022
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
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NewsWaygate Technologies and UKBIC sign MOU to speed up battery development for EVs
The two companies would seek to develop a digital twin or virtual blueprint of an optimised manufacturing process for producers of battery cells.
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NewsCars à la carte – Audi trials modular production to control customisation costs
The premium OEM is applying the efficiency focus that has fine-tuned production lines over many years to the more bespoke tasks in modular assembly as EV and supply complexity increases.
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ArticleUK’s 2030 end to gasoline car sales ‘not possible’, says gigafactory entrepreneur
Seven remaining years are probably too few to establish battery production and energy infrastructure at the scale electrification will require.
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ArticleAMS Summer 2022 – BMW prepares for Neue Klasse EV platform
The latest AMS digital edition details how battery, EV and digital production processes are reshaping automotive manufacturing, featuring in-depth features on BMW, Tata, ZF, Britishvolt, Ford, Bentley and more.
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NewsMercedes-Benz to invest €1.3 billion in digital skills training by 2030
The automaker will spend €1.3 billion on training and upskilling staff through 2030 to prepare staff for a greater focus on electrified, connected products.
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ArticleStellantis shifts east France plants towards hybrid and EV future
The strategic purpose of the investments is to gain greater control over the global electrification value chain through vertical integration.
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ArticleVolvo to open climate-neutral EV-only car factory in Slovakia in 2026
Slovakia’s prime minister said the investment marked the start of a second Slovakian auto-making hub which it has been preparing for, this time in its eastern region.
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ArticleWatch: How EV powertrains will reshape automotive production
Learn how lithium batteries are transforming manufacturing, supply and energy needs with Lars Carlstrom from Italvolt and battery production data from AMS.
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NewsBMW to develop and produce e-drives in Steyr, Austria plant from 2025
BMW will develop and produce its next generation of e-drives in Steyr, making around 600,000 units a year.