Emobility OEM Insight – Page 3
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NewsSkoda Superb’s fourth generation hits production milestone at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant
Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb production is in full swing at the revamped Bratislava plant, a key move in the Beta+ project with Volkswagen Passat. This strategic shift optimizes production capacities, making room for more Octavia units. The upgraded plant now boasts hybrid lines, EV battery facilities, and an eco-friendly paintshop. The diverse powertrains of the Superb, a symbol of Skoda’s legacy since 1934, underscore its commitment to efficiency and synergies within the Volkswagen Group
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NewsUK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads
The UK government’s £4.5bn initiative prioritises the automotive sector with over £2bn, signaling a green push. Nissan swiftly invests £2bn in three EV models.
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NewsGM secures ex-Tesla gigacasting specialist TEI: portents of a production pivot?
GM’s recent acquisition of TEI, a company with a notable history of collaboration with Tesla in pioneering gigacasting technology, has set the automotive industry abuzz. With an estimated value approaching $100m the strategic move may indicated GM’s positioning to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in gigacasting.
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NewsPorsche pushes mixed production at Zuffenhausen with €250m investment
Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant enters a new era, blending traditional lines with innovation as it prepares to roll out the next generation of sports cars.
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NewsUAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis
Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit ‘Big Three’.
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VideoFord’s Paul Stephens on EV opportunities and greenfield sites
Paul Stephens, Manufacturing and Transformation lead at Ford Motor Company discusses talent, technology and learning from past mistakes at Automotive Evolution North America 2023.
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NewsPolestar to expand production operations for the fully-electric Polestar 4 in South Korea
With production set to commence in the second half of 2025, the Polestar 4 will aim to make its mark in the North American and domestic South Korean markets.
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NewsToyota’s $8 Billion investment powers North Carolina battery plant
Toyota’s $8 billion investment in North Carolina powers regional electrification efforts with plans to roll out ten EV/PHEV battery production lines
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VideoInterview with Greg Everly, Molex - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Greg Everly, Molex, speaks about his experience of the conference and the most prominent issues facing the industry today.
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VideoInterview with Garrett McIntyre, APTIV - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Garrett McIntyre, APTIV, speaks about the growth of the US Wire Harness & EDS Conference and the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry.
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NewsVolvo Cars taps Ghent for EX30 production, supplementing China
Volvo Cars has announced it will begin production of the new EX30 model at its Ghent facility in Belgium beginning 2025, in response to robust demand. This expansion of manufacturing capabilities will cater to the growing interest in the compact SUV.
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VideoInterview with Micah Durham, Schleuniger North America - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Micah Durham, Schleuniger North America, speaks about the growth of the US Wire Harness & EDS Conference and the biggest challenges facing the automotive industry.
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VideoInterview with William Bieniek, KOSTAL Connectors - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate William Bieniek, KOSTAL Connectors, speaks about the importance of the second Automotive Wire Harness Congress in Detroit for networking and addressing the challenges of electrification and rapid technology
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VideoInterview with Manuel Fey, Sonosystems - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Manuel Fey, Sonosystems, speaks about the success and challenges in the Automotive Wire Harness industry
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VideoInterview with David Gonzalez, SE Bordenetze Mexico SA de CV - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate David Gonzalez, SE Bordenetze Mexico SA de CV, speaks about the importance of networking and new technologies in wire harness production
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VideoInterview with Home Mojal, Telsonic Solutions - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Home Mojal,Telsonic Solutions, speaks about the success of the second edition of the conference and the importance of digitalization in the automotive industry
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VideoInterview with Thomas Mathews, APTIV - Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2023
Automotive Wire Harness delegate Thomas Mathews, speaks about the importance of collaboration in a disruptive marketplace
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NewsBMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre
BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) inear Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.
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VideoDelegate Interview with Jud Estes, Daimler Truck North America - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Jud Estes, Daimler Truck North America, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference
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VideoDelegate Interview with Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors, spoke about her experiences at this year’s conference