All EV manufacturing articles – Page 28

  • Evaluating the best test method should start very early in the design phase of an EV-related product
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    How to test EV battery packs

    2020-06-26T15:33:00Z

    Testing EV components is now an important addition to OEM and tier supplier quality control processes. Chuck Hagyard from Cincinnati Test Systems, shares some insights into critical leak test-related challenges and considerations

  • The E-Flex platforms leverage the company’s proprietary technology, manufacturing and design services
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    Karma offers fully-electric platform for economic mobility

    2020-05-12T16:06:00Z

    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

  • CO2 emission reduction
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    Explaining EU vehicle emissions targets: can OEMs avoid heavy fines?

    2020-01-15T06:00:00Z

    The new average fleet targets that came into force in Europe on January 1st 2020 are having big impacts on vehicle development and manufacturing, pushing OEMs to produce and sell more hybrids and EVs. But the rules are complex and varied by brands, volume and sales. Here we provide a summary of the key rules and terminology.

  • Sony Vision S_exterior
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    Is Sony’s Vision S a scary sight, or a revelation for carmakers and suppliers?

    2020-01-13T06:00:00Z

    Should automotive manufacturers fear or embrace this surprise announcement from the consumer technology giant?

  • ZF Hai Phong Vietnam
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    ZF begins chassis technology supply from new Vietnam plant

    2019-11-11T18:10:00Z

    ZF’s new €25 million plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam is up and running, set to supply chassis modules to neighbouring Vinfast car and e-scooter facility

  • Tesla took on Fremont in 2010, remodeling it for SOP of the first Model S in June 2012
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    Tesla, Fremont

    2019-10-18T12:06:00Z

    At its facility in Fremont, California, Tesla runs one of the world’s most advanced factories in the automotive world. Covering 5.3 million sq. ft of manufacturing and office space, the facility was previously home to General Motors. 

  • Audi Hungaria emotor
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    Investment motors on

    2019-07-29T09:22:00Z

    OEMs continue to repurpose established engine plant sites for the electric age

  • BASF research on materials for batteries
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    Electrification nation

    2019-07-16T14:51:00Z

    A corridor of factories is being established in Finland to satisfy the rapid growth in demand for electric vehicle batteries

  • Daimler Factory 56
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    Forging a future in Factory 56

    2018-05-10T14:44:00Z

    New car manufacturing facilities will need to be highly flexible as the trends of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving continue to evolve. Mercedes-Benz futuristic ‘Factory 56’ paves a new path.