Powertrain
BMW strengthens EV future with Wackersdorf battery centre
BMW’s new Wackersdorf battery testing centre sharpens the OEM’s electric vehicle development, boosting sustainability and quality in automotive manufacturing.
How HORSE is reimagining smart factories in powertrain production
HORSE’s digital production model drives innovation in powertrain manufacturing, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.
BMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award
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.
Precise assembly processes for battery packs
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 2, 2024
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.
Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engine milestone, adds 100 new jobs
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.
Hybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility
The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.
Tier suppliers – Adapting to new challenges
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 remanufacturing
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
Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration
Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.
Audi’s electric hopes rest on Györ
Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.
Volvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth
Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.
HORSE powertrain continues to expand supply in range extender market
HORSE will supply Brazilian EV start-up manufacturer Lecar with its HR10 range extender engine, to be fitted to the Lecar 459 hybrid.
Denso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production
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
BMW and Toyota collaborate on powertrains for hydrogen FCEVs
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.
Valmet Automotive’s battery business to become an independent company
Valmet Automotive is making its battery-producing Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership
Musk halts Tesla Mexico gigafactory until after US election
Investment in the facility at the current time would be “impractical”, according to Musk.
Toyota West Virginia starts production of new hybrid transaxle
Production of this fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Toyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island
Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand.
European battery production needs greater speed and agility
Exhibitors at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart shared insights into EV and battery production challenges and how the industry needs to adapt with greater speed.