All Battery System and Pack Production articles
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New whitepaper: 3M™ Friction Shims for EV battery fixation
A new whitepaper by 3M explores calculations based on nearly two dozen battery packs showing potential for OEM and tier design.
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NewsNorth America’s hybrid vehicle comeback
North American automakers are reviving hybrid vehicles, once seen as mere stopgaps, as a pragmatic bridge between petrol power and full electrification.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the UK trails as EV investment shifts global power
AMS explores why the UK is losing ground in the global EV race as China and North America scale faster and align policy with manufacturing strategy.
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ArticleTunç Kip: Human-Machine Interfaces the key to optimised production
Human-Machine Interfaces are key to enhances productivity across auto plants from Munich to Michigan and beyond.
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ArticleArno Guellering on harnessing shopfloor visualisation and genAI in Draexlmaier production
COO Arno Güllering wants to build on the tier-1 supplier’s highly connected production to ensure both plants and HQ have a mindset ready to embrace change.
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ArticleChina’s EV boom forces shift in global manufacturing
China’s dominance in EVs is outpacing the West. As demand shifts and expectations rise, global carmakers must adapt fast - or risk being left behind.
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ArticleChina’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production
China’s rare earth export clampdown risks halting EV and auto production worldwide, hitting magnet supply for motors, semiconductors and AI-driven systems.
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NewsStellantis and Factorial boost solid-state battery progress
Stellantis and Factorial Energy have validated automotive solid-state cells, fast-tracking plans for a 2026 EV demonstration fleet with game-changing technology.
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ArticleHonda looks to master flexibility to futureproof production operations
Honda North America’s newly upgraded production operations in Ohio are going to be the OEM’s template for flexible production of ICE, hybrids and EVs on a single line.
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ArticleVW’s Bratislava and Pamplona gain strategic production value
VW ramps up production in Slovakia and Spain, shifting key models like the Passat and future EVs away from Germany to cut costs and drive innovation.
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NewsLucid expands Arizona footprint with Nikola asset deal
Lucid acquires Nikola’s Arizona plants and offers 300+ jobs to scale EV output and testing as part of its Gravity SUV and midsize vehicle production ramp-up
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NewsWebasto and Cylib partner on sustainable battery recycling
Webasto and Cylib are joining forces to recycle used EV batteries and production waste, securing raw materials and advancing Europe’s circular economy.
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NewsHonda turns to Toyota for hybrid batteries in the US
Honda will buy hybrid batteries from Toyota’s US factory to avoid rising tariffs, as US trade policies and EV rollbacks reshape global automotive supply chains
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NewsJLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK
JLR is recruiting 150 EV technicians in the UK to support the production of Range Rover Electric and next-generation battery and drive unit manufacturing.
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ArticleBattery prices break ICE cost barrier opening up major EV potential
Battery demand exceeded 1TWh in 2024 as EV sales surged. Prices dropped below USD 100/kWh, signalling a new phase for the industry and intensifying global competition.
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NewsIONETIC appoints Steve Boulter as Chief Technology Officer
IONETIC appoints Steve Boulter as CTO to accelerate growth, lead innovation, and expand its Arc technology for custom EV battery packs.
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ArticleWill the BMW Neue Klasse be a gamechanger in e-Architecture?
BMW’s Neue Klasse introduces a software-defined EV architecture, integrating high-performance computing and energy management for unparalleled efficiency.
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ArticleSolving EV battery pack development, cost and production challenges
James Eaton, CEO of IONETIC, discusses EV battery pack development and production, focusing on the challenges facing low-volume manufacturers.
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WebinarRegister now - Electrified production: Scaling EV and battery output
This AMS livestream investigates how automotive manufacturers and suppliers are adapting existing and new factories to produce EVs and electrified vehicles.
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NewsRivian secures $6.6B loan for Georgia EV plant expansion
Rivian secures a key $6.6 billion DOE loan to construct a cutting-edge EV manufacturing plant in Georgia, aiming to scale production and meet surging demand.