All EV component manufacturing articles – Page 5
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VideoFord’s Paul Stephens on EV opportunities and greenfield sites
Paul Stephens, Manufacturing and Transformation lead at Ford Motor Company discusses talent, technology and learning from past mistakes at Automotive Evolution North America 2023.
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ArticleNext steps towards solid-state
Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big technology step for electric vehicles, potentially reducing battery pack weight and offering improved energy density and range.
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NewsBMW: ‘Flexibility is in our genes’
BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce are driving a tight electrification course. Nevertheless, the group remains open to drive diversity. In an interview, production director Milan Nedeljković talks about flexibility and the concept of the iFactory.
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NewsHow BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process
At its recently opened German Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries for its Neue Klasse EV models.
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NewsToyota’s $8 Billion investment powers North Carolina battery plant
Toyota’s $8 billion investment in North Carolina powers regional electrification efforts with plans to roll out ten EV/PHEV battery production lines
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NewsBMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre
BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) inear Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.
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ArticleBack in the USA
The AMS Automotive Evolution North America event delivered expert panels and a fully engaged audience. Here are some of the highlights from the sessions.
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NewsFanuc and Volvo Cars sign deal to transform automotive manufacturing with sustainable robotics
In a landmark collaboration, Fanuc, the global leader in industrial robotics, and Volvo Cars are to reshape auto manufacturing with sustainability at the forefront
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NewsAESC and Umicore deal bolsters BMW’s North American EV battery supply chain
Umicore is to supply AESC cathode active battery materials from Canada and further localise BMW’s electric vehicle supply chain in North America
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NewsEquipmake’s zero emission drivetrain technology pushes to reshape urban and commercial mobility at Busworld 2023
The company’s proprietary zero emission drivetrain technology is seeking to expand electrification in deemphasised areas of automotive and mobility
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NewsToyota’s advanced battery technology roadmap could be a game-changer for automotive manufacturing
The carmaker’s advanced battery technology roadmap may be set to transform EVs for automotive manufacturing; enhancing power, range and efficiency.
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NewsStellantis unveils its first battery technology centre in Turin, expanding EV ambitions
In another significant stride towards its electrification strategy, Stellantis kicks off its €40m battery technology centre in Turin, accelerating innovative EV development.
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NewsLG Magna e-Powertrain launches European EV hub in Hungary
The Miskolc facility will be situated in the region’s industrial district, situated near a well-established infrastructure and in strategic proximity to OEM customers and other Magna facilities in the region.
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NewsFord partners with EcoPro BM and SK On to build cathode plant in North America bolstering EV SC in region
The new plant marks Ford’s first investment in the region and is part of the OEMs wider objective of localising key battery raw materials processing operations in closer proximity to its EV production hubs.
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NewsHyundai invests $290m in HMMA plant for enhanced production of Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai’s Alabama plant gears up for expanded 5th gen SUV production, reflecting its evolving global manufacturing strategy.
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NewsGM announces $60m Series B investment in AI-powered battery materials trailblazer Mitra Chem
GM and Mitra Chem will work together to develop “advanced iron-based cathode active materials (CAM), like lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), to power affordable and accessible EV batteries compatible with GM’s EV propulsion architecture, the Ultium Platform.”
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ArticleThe evolution of EV battery enclosures: balancing optimisation, safety and cost-effectiveness
The battery enclosures used in the first wave of EVs to hit the market after 2010 were designed to be sealed firmly shut. This took to an extreme the need to be impenetrable, crash proof, fireproof, waterproof and tamper-proof and resulted in mostly irreparable batteries and recycling processes that frequently require people in protective clothing using crow bars to prise open the enclosures protecting these very heavy, high-voltage machines. But technologies and production strategies are fast-evolving.
