All Electrification articles
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Skoda: “We need clarity in production about where the path leads”
Andreas Dick shares Skoda’s vision for digitisation and flexibility, tackling the challenges of electromobility, AI, and sustainable production.
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10 year green energy for PowerCo’s Salzgitter battery plant
PowerCo signs deals with Alterric and EnviTec Biogas to supply its Salzgitter gigafactory with 3 terawatt hours of green energy, slashing CO2 emissions by 115,000 tonnes annually.
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BMW unveils world’s largest quiet wind tunnel for EV testing
BMW’s new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre in Munich boasts the world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel, advancing electric vehicle acoustic research.
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Stellantis: Managing multi-brand complexity
Carlos Tavares’ tenure in charge of Stellantis has ended abruptly but was the job of developing, producing and selling such a diverse range of brands across different continents an impossible one?
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Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis and CATL to establish a 50 GWh EV battery plant in Zaragoza by 2026, advancing LFP battery tech and carbon-neutral production.
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Smart Factory: BMW’s digital production at San Luis Potosi, Mexico
BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant sets standards in automotive production with AI, digital twins, and sustainable innovation, leading the charge toward electrification.
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Ford’s Halewood plant kicks-off electric drive unit production
Ford’s Halewood plant in Merseyside has officially started producing electric drive units, a crucial milestone in the company’s shift to an all-electric future. With a £380 million transformation investment, this move secures jobs and solidifies the UK’s position in the global EV market.
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VW Chattanooga: a masterclass in flexible manufacturing
Volkswagen’s chattanooga plant showcases flexibility in manufacturing, transforming operations to adapt to electric vehicles and evolving market demands.
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How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future
Henkel’s €130m Battery Engineering Center advances EV battery design, testing and safety with cutting-edge labs and global expertise.
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Watch: Inside Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center
Henkel has been working on its state-of-the-art BEC, which includes the Battery Application Center (BAC), a lab enabling the application of Henkel technologies on serial battery pack size, and the Battery Test Center (BTC), a dedicated state-of-the-art lab to test loaded batteries to all known industry standards.
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Scaling agility in automotive manufacturing
The rise of EVs, stringent regulations, supply chain disruptions, and digitalisation are pushing manufacturers to rethink their strategies. In this era of change, agility is no longer optional—it’s essential
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BMW pivots to hydrogen logistics for sustainable production
BMW Regensburg adopts hydrogen-powered logistics to boost sustainability and streamline operations, cutting energy use and saving valuable production space.
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BMW gears up for electric shift with Neue Klasse trials
BMW’s debrecen plant readies for series production with test runs of Neue Klasse x model, marking a step forward in its electric transformation.
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BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is a benchmark in sustainable, flexible automotive production. With innovations like near-zero water waste and preparation for electric vehicle production, it’s driving a green future while maintaining global quality standards.
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BMW strengthens EV future with Wackersdorf battery centre
BMW’s new Wackersdorf battery testing centre sharpens the OEM’s electric vehicle development, boosting sustainability and quality in automotive manufacturing.
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Nissan cuts jobs Mitsubishi stake & reshapes EV strategy: Losses
Nissan faces a challenging quarter with ¥9.3 billion losses and 9,000 jobs cut as it revises production and adjusts alliances to stabilise the business.
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AMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change
The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues.
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How North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
Automakers explore ways to cut costs by up to 50% to make EVs affordable, embracing advanced manufacturing, automation, and collaboration to scale up sustainable mobility
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Global car manufacturers target Korea’s booming import market
Foreign carmakers eye Korea as local demand grows for imported vehicles over domestic brands.
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How HORSE is reimagining smart factories in powertrain production
HORSE’s digital production model drives innovation in powertrain manufacturing, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.