EV Manufacturing News – Page 10
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NewsElectrification project shocked by UK government policy reversal: ambition 2035?
In a controversial decision, PM Rishi Sunak has reversed on the UK’s 2030 petrol and diesel vehicle ban, thwarting billions in automotive production investments and sowing the seeds of distrust
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NewsToyota’s advanced battery technology roadmap could be a game-changer for automotive manufacturing
The carmaker’s advanced battery technology roadmap may be set to transform EVs for automotive manufacturing; enhancing power, range and efficiency.
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NewsStellantis unveils its first battery technology centre in Turin, expanding EV ambitions
In another significant stride towards its electrification strategy, Stellantis kicks off its €40m battery technology centre in Turin, accelerating innovative EV development.
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NewsMcKinsey: Auto Industry’s shift towards EVs and digitisation could pose threat to European automotive manufacturing
New McKinsey report judges threat in diminishing European automotive market share driven by innovation; calls for change and sets out roadmap steps to success
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NewsStellantis begins EV production at Ellesmere Port
Production begins following a £100m investment to transform the facility to manufacture EVs.
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NewsRising EV production boosts demand for more advanced automation
Advanced automation could be the key to challenges in battery production, according to ABB.
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NewsLG Magna e-Powertrain launches European EV hub in Hungary
The Miskolc facility will be situated in the region’s industrial district, situated near a well-established infrastructure and in strategic proximity to OEM customers and other Magna facilities in the region.
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NewsFord partners with EcoPro BM and SK On to build cathode plant in North America bolstering EV SC in region
The new plant marks Ford’s first investment in the region and is part of the OEMs wider objective of localising key battery raw materials processing operations in closer proximity to its EV production hubs.
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NewsElectraMeccanica and Tevva set to merge as electric commercial vehicle ‘market leader’
Consumer EV designer ElectraMeccanica is set to merge with commercial EV firm Tevva to expand in the UK, Europe and the US markets.
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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 restarts electric F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn following retooling and expansion
The OEM has retooled its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to build 150,000 units per year at, and is increasing manufacturing capabilities to produce more trim options.
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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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NewsElectrified vehicle production in UK soars 70% in first half of 2023 to new record
Production of electrified vehicles reached record heights, representing more than a third of all cars made in the UK so far in 2023.
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NewsTesla’s Cybertruck enters long-awaited production as company reaches record production volume
Tesla’s Cybertruck marks a pivotal milestone as it enters production at Giga Texas, while its latest financial report shows huge progress in production after years of manufacturing challenges and delays.
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NewsVW subsidiary PowerCo develops “gamechanger” in battery cell production: Dry Coating
PowerCo’s breakthrough ‘dry coating’ battery cell production technology paves the way for sustainable and cost-efficient manufacturing.
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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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NewsKia plans $200m expansion at Georgia plant for assembly of EV9 SUV
Kia is investing in its Georgia West Point plant to assemble its new EV SUV.
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MagazineAMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric
In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.
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NewsFisker to open China delivery centre in 2023
Luxury EV maker Fisker is set to start deliveries of its Ocean SUV in China in Q1 next year, and expects to start local production with a contract manufacturing partner.