All EV manufacturing articles – Page 19
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NewsBMW doubles investment in Debrecen Hungary site with addition of battery assembly
The plant will make battery packs using BMW’s recently announced new generation round battery cells which hold more energy and cost less.
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ArticleAMS Electric Vehicles – The road to e-mobility
In this latest AMS digital edition we will look closely at how manufacturers are developing and finetuning their electric powertrain technologies, platforms and production processes, with in-depth features on Skoda, GM, Ford, Volta Trucks, REE Automotive and more.
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InterviewWinning the war for energy and talent: how ZF is upgrading plants and skills for growth in EVs and electronics
Arno Güllering talks to AMS about how ZF is accelerating its use of renewable energy, building more critical components in house, decentralising its data analysis and training staff to produce more electronics.
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ArticleAdaptive technology: Multi-Chem battery
Williams Advanced Engineering has developed a Multi-Chem battery technology that could meet the requirements of a range of vehicle types
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ArticleAMS & ABB automotive manufacturing outlook survey 2022 results: Production in a time of disruption
Download this report for deep insight into trends impacting the sector, current sentiment across the wider automotive market and the outlook for 2023 and beyond
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InterviewFord fitting out Rouge plant to quadruple F-150 EV output after sales stampede
The use of automated guided vehicles instead of a traditional assembly line format is a key enabler in the aggressive production ramp-up Ford is implementing.
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ArticleChanging chemistry: EV battery developments to meet energy, cost and cell design requirements
OEMs are utilising different cell formats and anode-cathode materials to optimise batteries for a range of vehicle segments
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NewsVolvo to build new EX90 electric SUV in USA from 2023, Chinese production to follow
The Swedish car brand says the new electric SUV is a milestone in its journey to producing only electric cars by 2030.
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ArticleLeader of the pack: GM looks to optimised cell chemistry and format for EV success
GM focuses on optimising the Ultium battery cells and pack to make it configurable across a number of vehicle segments
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NewsRenault to merge combustion engine ops with China’s Geely, create listed EV business
The French and Chinese automakers will develop and produce internal combustion engines for their own products as well as for other automakers.
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NewsTurkish EV start-up Togg reveals SUV digital device. Just don’t call it a car.
The Togg mobility device will be made available via direct sales instead of a dealership network when it goes on sale via ‘touchpoints’ from 2023.
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InterviewAfter baptism of fire, BMW plant has room to grow in Mexico
Under Mexico plant director Harald Gottsche, BMW has launched new models during the pandemic, navigated supply disruptions, integrated new technology and maintained staff levels – and it’s ready to expand.
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NewsEU set to end sale of combustion engine cars by 2035 after provisional deal
The proposal specifically calls for a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold from 2035, something that cannot be achieved with combustion engines.
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InterviewŠkoda sets sights on 70% EV mix by 2030, more climate-neutral plants in Czech Republic
Skoda production chief and VW Group veteran Michael Oeljeklaus sets out the Czech brand’s route map to more EVs and more efficiency in this exclusive interview.
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NewsArrival opts for US EV van manufacture over UK, BMW to end MINI EV at Oxford
The double whammy of departures is a blow to the UK’s ambitions and investment to take a leading role in delivering solutions for zero transport mobility.
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NewsRock Tech Lithium to supply Mercedes-Benz, deal to cover 150,000 EVs a year
Rock Tech will produce some of the battery metal from its own resources in Canada and from other mines compliant with the Initiative for Responsible Mining.
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NewsBMW to add eight production lines in Leipzig for EV battery coating, modules and pack assembly
The automaker is intensifying its electrification efforts in Germany a day after announcing plans to produce its first EVs in the USA.
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NewsBMW makes $1.7bn investment to start EV production in US, make batteries
The investment heralds a push towards US production of EVs for the automaker with battery cells to be made 25 miles from its Spartanburg plant.
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ArticleAdjusting to a new climate: Alternative powertrain testing
AMS visited a newly upgraded test facility to get an insight into the equipment and process requirements for electric and fuel cell powertrains
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WebinarWatch: Next-gen car body building
Innovations in vehicle body and module architectures are enabling more sustainable production. Experts from REE Automotive, Magswitch and others discuss opportunities in the next AMS Livestream.