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Stellantis and CATL to form JV for battery facility in Zaragoza, Spain

Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL

2024-12-11T16:27:00+00:00By

Stellantis and CATL to establish a 50 GWh EV battery plant in Zaragoza by 2026, advancing LFP battery tech and carbon-neutral production.

Ford electrifies Halewood

Ford’s Halewood plant kicks-off electric drive unit production

2024-12-09T15:25:00+00:00By

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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How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future

2024-12-03T17:23:00+00:00By

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

2024-12-03T17:20:00+00:00By

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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Honda sets up a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries

2024-11-25T18:42:00+00:00By

Honda’s demonstration production line will support development for the mass production of solid-state batteries.

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Stellantis launches, new multi-energy platform for body-on-frame trucks and SUVs

2024-11-22T18:20:00+00:00By

Stellantis has launched its STLA Frame platform which supports ICE, hybrid, hydrogen, battery electric and range-extender electric vehicle powertrains.

BMW's Wackersdorf battery testing centre

BMW strengthens EV future with Wackersdorf battery centre

2024-11-19T10:47:00+00:00By

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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How HORSE is reimagining smart factories in powertrain production

2024-10-25T17:18:00+01:00By

HORSE’s digital production model drives innovation in powertrain manufacturing, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.

A skilled and dedicated workforce underpins BMW Regensburg's exellence

BMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award

2024-10-24T10:21:00+01:00By

The Regensburg plant has been awarded “Factory of the Year” for its flexibility and digital innovation in large-scale assembly, a significant win for the automotive giant.

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Precise assembly processes for battery packs

2024-10-21T14:58:00+01:00By

Battery manufacturers face tough challenges. SAMES has the solutions. From precise application to high-volume production, their advanced systems are redefining the industry.

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine Issue 1, 2024 (2)

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

2024-10-16T09:52:00+01:00By

Issue 2, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on the North American manufacturing sector, EV and battery production projects, hybrid powertrains, and much more. This issue includes insights from BorgWarner, BMW, Ford and Stellantis.

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Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engine milestone, adds 100 new jobs

2024-10-09T11:08:00+01:00By

Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engines produced at its Bursa plant, driving growth in hybrid production and creating new jobs to meet global market demand.

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Hybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility

2024-10-07T17:09:00+01:00By

The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.

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Tier suppliers – Adapting to new challenges

2024-10-02T09:54:00+01:00By

BorgWarner shares insights into how the company is leveraging existing assets and using mergers and acquisitions to boost EV component production.

Scania achieves sustainable gearbox milestone

Scania achieves sustainable gearbox remanufacturing

2024-09-30T15:48:00+01:00By

Scania sets a new standard by using remanufactured gearboxes in its main production line, drastically cutting material use and emissions in a global first for heavy vehicle manufacturing

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Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration

2024-09-24T09:53:00+01:00By

Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.

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Audi’s electric hopes rest on Györ

2024-09-17T10:01:00+01:00By

Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.

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Volvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth

2024-09-17T08:43:00+01:00By

Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.

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HORSE powertrain continues to expand supply in range extender market

2024-09-16T16:42:00+01:00By

HORSE will supply Brazilian EV start-up manufacturer Lecar with its HR10 range extender engine, to be fitted to the Lecar 459 hybrid.

Denzo to builda new facility at its Zenmyo Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture

Denso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production

2024-09-10T09:41:00+01:00By

Denso ramps up inverter production and unveils plans for a next-generation, digital, and fully automated plant in line with its vision of a sustainably electrified future