All EV manufacturing articles – Page 12
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NewsStellantis begins EV production at Ellesmere Port
Production begins following a £100m investment to transform the facility to manufacture EVs.
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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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NewsZeekr VP and plant director discusses mass volume EV production
Speaking to AMS, Zhao Chunlin, vice president of Zeekr and plant manager at Ningbo, sheds some light on the factory, and discusses the various challenges facing electric vehicle production in an increasingly competitive segment.
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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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NewsElectraMeccanica and Tevva set to merge as electric commercial vehicle ‘market leader’
Consumer EV designer ElectraMeccanica is set to merge with commercial EV firm Tevva to expand in the UK, Europe and the US markets.
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NewsJLR to boost West Midlands workforce for new body shop and EVs
JLR will recruit 300 technicians and engineers for body shop production, testing and development, highlighting its commitment to West Midlands manufacturing and electric vehicle innovation.
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NewsChinese Tech giant Baidu forms second automotive JV with Geely to expand into automotive manufacturing
The partnership will focus on production capability as well as new energy vehicle sales, automobile component retail, EV charging infrastructure, battery sales and pre-owned vehicle brokerage.
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NewsGM faces ongoing Ultium technology-related battery production delays slowing EV output
The OEMs Cadillac Lyriq and BrightDrop van manufacturing levels continue to be impacted due to battery module assembly issues.
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NewsHyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment
The shipment contains parts for a crane that will be used in the stamping facility.
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ArticleReady for the next generation in Spartanburg
As BMW prepares to build EVs and batteries in Spartanburg, it has expanded training programmes, with emphasis on safety, change management and youth outreach.
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ArticleMaster of complexity in Spartanburg
Dr Robert Engelhorn is leading transformation of BMW’s Plant Spartanburg for EVs whilst ensuring manufacturing remains flexible in managing vehicle variations.
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ArticleBMW’s aspirations to the X degree in Spartanburg: Special series
As the carmaker prepares for EV production in the US, leaders in manufacturing, battery, logistics and training outline BMW’s ambitions in the region.
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NewsFord restarts electric F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn following retooling and expansion
The OEM has retooled its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to build 150,000 units per year at, and is increasing manufacturing capabilities to produce more trim options.
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NewsMagna to invest $790m to build three new factories for Ford battery enclosures in EV production push
The company will be on the of the first to join the supplier network park at Ford’s Blue Oval City complex and expects to employ 1,300 people expanding its EV-focused footprint.
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ArticleOn advanced robotics, skills and training: “Machines can’t do everything”
Carolin Platz from the Auto-Motive Academy and Jörg Reger from ABB discuss transformation in automation, digitalisation and employee qualifications in producing next-gen vehicles.
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NewsElectrified vehicle production in UK soars 70% in first half of 2023 to new record
Production of electrified vehicles reached record heights, representing more than a third of all cars made in the UK so far in 2023.
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NewsBMW begins production of its fully-electric i5 model at Dingolfing plant
Phasing into the EV market, the i5 hits production lines at BMW’s largest European plant, expected to cover 40% of the OEM’s total EV output by 2024
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NewsTesla’s Cybertruck enters long-awaited production as company reaches record production volume
Tesla’s Cybertruck marks a pivotal milestone as it enters production at Giga Texas, while its latest financial report shows huge progress in production after years of manufacturing challenges and delays.
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ArticleIndia’s light vehicle demand is rising again, and so is manufacturing investment
India has long been seen as the next big thing in automotive manufacturing. Will new investment help it realise its potential?