All Electrification articles
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Making vehicle manufacturing more flexible at JLR and Daimler
JLR and Daimler Truck are boosting manufacturing with flexible systems, agile supply chains and automation to meet EV and ICE complexity on the same lines.
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Tariffs take effect? Mercedes to move GLC SUV production to Alabama
Mercedes-Benz will begin assembling its top-selling GLC SUV in Alabama by 2027, responding to US tariffs and shifting market dynamics.
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Volkswagen appoints Dr. Werner Tietz as new head of Group Research and Development
Dr. Werner Tietz will take on the role of Head of Group Research and Development at Volkswagen Group, effective July 1, 2025.
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Nissan to axe 20,000 global jobs as EV production losses bite
Nissan plans to cut 20,000 jobs, abandon a battery plant and scale back operations after major losses in the US and China under new CEO Ivan Espinosa.
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GM hires Aurora’s Sterling Anderson as product chief
GM names Aurora co-founder Sterling Anderson to lead global product strategy, bridging hardware and software across EVs and combustion vehicles.
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China’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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GAME Theory: Is Tesla’s “Unboxed” process a new production paradigm?
Tesla’s “Unboxed” manufacturing process promises to halve production costs and redefine car assembly. Is it the game-changer the industry needs?
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Smart factories reshape automotive job roles
Digital change in automotive plants is fuelling demand for AI, data and IIoT roles, while reshaping traditional job profiles on the factory floor.
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China’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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Stellantis 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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Volvo launches EX30 EV production at Ghent plant
Volvo has begun producing its popular EX30 electric SUV in Ghent, Belgium, boosting capacity, creating jobs and cutting lead times for European buyers.
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Hyundai pushes hybrid innovation with dual-motor system
Hyundai’s new hybrid system combines two motors with advanced EV tech, boosting fuel efficiency by 45% and refining performance for upcoming vehicles.
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VW’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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Henkel provides next-generation gap filler solutions for automotive electronics
As vehicles evolve into high-performance computing platforms, thermal management is critical. Henkel’s next-gen gap fillers are engineered to handle rising heat loads in compact, power-dense automotive electronics, tackling heat in compact ECUs and battery modules, supporting safe, high-density automotive electronics for EVs and ADAS.
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Digital threads weave together connected car factories
Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.
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Lucid 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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Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers
After a period of downsizing or complete withdrawal by some foreign OEMs, investment in Indian production is on the rise again with the domestic vehicle makers leading the way.
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ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration optimises production
ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration solution simplifies manufacturing, cuts costs, improves safety, and reduces CO2 emissions, meeting the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
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New whitepaper: BASF and Catena-X: Creating a more connected and efficient automotive industry
This whitepaper provides an in-depth look at how BASF, as a top 30 global automotive supplier, is leveraging Catena-X to enhance supply chain transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency.
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Audi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation
Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production