All EV manufacturing articles – Page 5
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News
Rivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in new COO
Elon Musk had predicted that Rivian was heading for bankruptcy in six quarters if it didn’t change trajectory. $827m funding could mark that change.
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Honda grows its North American EV footprint
Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production
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Analysis
UK auto production prospects improving
Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead.
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Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 1, 2024
Issue 1, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on sustainability with insights from JLR and GKN Automotive, and supporting features on manufacturing engineering with BMW and Gestamp
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Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop
Bentley Motors advances towards electrification with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new paintshop, marking a key milestone in its sustainable luxury journey
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Toyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV
Toyota ramps up its commitment to US manufacturing with a $1.4 billion investment, bringing an all-new battery electric SUV to Indiana
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VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships
VW seeks to strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive market through achieving cost reductions in production and boosting local partnerships
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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee vote to join UAW
The result of the vote was clear, with 2,628 workers casting their support for the union against 985 nays. This victory makes VW’s Chattanooga’s the first foreign-owned car plant in the southern US to unionise through an election since the 1940s, marking it as a monumental win for the UAW.
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ArcelorMittal’s Steel Solutions for Chassis
ArcelorMittal, unveils a groundbreaking study using S-in motion technology. This innovation offers a range of lightweight Lower Control Arm designs for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
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Analysis
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production
From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.
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Voice
OEMs jointly develop green battery prototypes with Henkel
Repairing and recycling batteries could help alleviate demand for expensive raw materials. Henkel is working with OEMs to make battery packs more recyclable.
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Audi: “We have a clear strategy towards electromobility”
Gerd Walker illuminates Audi’s innovative strategies for sustainable, flexible production and the transition to electric vehicles
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The changing shape of Europe’s automotive production operations
European vehicle manufacturing is having to adapt to weakening EV demand and increasing competition.
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How BMW is ramping up its circular production principles
BMW is moving towards sustainbable production and circularity at an increasing pace with projects like its iFactory, Car2Car and Catena-X supporting the shift. Head of Climate Strategy and Circular Economy, Dr. Irene Feige takes the sustainable hotseat.
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The Audi Q6 e-tron spotlights flexible and green production ecosystem
This is how Audi’s Ingolstadt plant is advancing electric vehicle production, blending sustainability with efficiency in the assembly of the Q6 e-tron series: Q6 e-tron leads the way
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Nissan launches its new Arc business plan
Nissan is adapting its production strategy to rebalance its ICE and electric vehicle output and address rising costs and market fragmentation
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Comment
Europe: OEMs face multiple challenges ahead
Ian Henry shares his thoughts on the notable challenges facing the European vehicle manufacturing sector.
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News
AlixPartners: 60% of auto execs struggling to prioritise disruptions
Survey uncovers major turmoil in automotive industry with 60% of execs struggling with disruption prioritisation. EVs and software changes at forefront.
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Google’s Clausen takes GM manufacturing mantle as EVP Johnson retires
Major leadership changes at GM as Gerald Johnson retires after 44 years. Google’s Jens Peter Clausen steps in while Mike Abbott steps down for health reasons.
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Volkswagen shifts ID.3 production amidst wavering demand
Volkswagen’s decision to consolidate ID.3 production from Wolfsburg to Zwickau reflects a shift towards efficiency amid evolving market dynamics, emphasising cost-effectiveness and operational streamlining.