All Powertrain articles – Page 5
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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 Batteries blossoming in South Carolina
BMW’s battery assembly plant will use advanced automation and set global standards, whilst supporting a local-for-local production strategy, says Rich Everly.
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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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NewsChipmaker JV to build €10 bn semiconductor plant in Germany
The plant will have a monthly production capacity of 40,000 wafers.
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NewsFord appoints Chris White as Chief Engineer – Battery Manufacturing
White will be responsible for supporting the global growth of Ford’s battery manufacturing capabilities and will report directly to Executive Director Global Battery Manufacturing, Indy Singh
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ArticleNew motor technology to transform electric vehicle production
Opher Doron of EVR Motors describes how a novel electric motor design could have a dramatic impact on vehicle production and the electric vehicle market
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NewsVW and Audi strengthen partnership with SAIC and Xpeng to expand EV production and development in China for China strategy
Volkswagen invests $700m in Xpeng and will partner on tech and platform, while Audi expands partnership with SAIC and will produce vehicles on one of its platforms.
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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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NewsVW to make Spain an electric vehicle hub
The VW Group is building new battery production capacities in Valencia and at the Seat headquarters in Martorell to support further electric vehicle production in the region
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NewsTata invests £4bn in UK battery cell gigafactory to supply JLR as anchor client
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary known as Agratas for its global battery business, and this plant in Somerset, England will be its first venture.
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NewsAudi leads manufacturing skills transformation as it launches first EV from Ingolstadt plant
Audi’s launch of the all-electric Q6 e-tron series has catalysed a major reskilling project, as the shift to e-mobility is demanding skills development. Other manufacturers, such as ZF, have also been cultivating internal talent.
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NewsStellantis commits to increasing Italian production to 1m vehicles per year
The carmaker has signed an agreement with the Italian government to increase vehicle output in the country, with investments in EV and sustainability.
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NewsRenault and Geely sign joint venture agreement to launch powertrain technology company
Renault and Geely have signed a 50-50% joint venture agreement to form a new company, to develop and produce next-generation hybrid and highly efficient ICE powertrain solutions
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ArticleSpecifying the perfect electrification solution
Magnus Nordstrand, Product portfolio manager, ABB E-mobility motors, explains the essential decisions that will help solution providers electrify industrial and heavy-duty transportation.
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ArticleBMW batteries: made and trained in South Carolina
BMW’s battery plant in South Carolina will use regionally sourced cells to power EV production in Spartanburg, and help establish an electrification hub in the Americas.
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ArticleA culture of quick decisions for Mercedes-Benz production
Mercedes-Benz production chief Jörg Burzer explains how it has reorganised its production for EVs, while speeding up the rollout of digital tools.
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NewsGM set to invest $920m in Ohio DMAX engine plant
This is the latest in a string of investments that GM has announced for both its ICE and EV facilities.
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NewsACC opens first gigafactory in France
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has held the inauguration of its new gigafactory in France to produce batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).
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InterviewA friend of flexible lines – upgrading JLR production for EVs and more
Barbara Bergmeier is driving digitalisation, sustainability and resilience across operations, and wants to ramp up EV manufacturing whilst staying flexible
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ArticleFocus on flexibility – optimising battery pack production
The AMS Evolution Livestream expert panel representing Ford, AMTE Power and Henkel, discussed fast-changing EV battery production requirements.