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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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Interview
Winning 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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Article
Adaptive 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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Article
Changing 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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Article
Leader 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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News
Renault 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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News
Turkish 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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Interview
After 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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News
EU 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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News
BMW 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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BMW 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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Article
Adjusting 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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Article
Watch: 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.
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News
Chinese battery maker SVOLT to open third cell factory in Germany
The battery producer will open a new production facility which it has acquired from wind turbine producer Vestas.
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News
BMW to use round battery cells in future EVs, cutting costs by close to half
Developments in the new generation of cells include higher energy density, faster charging and lower CO2 in manufacture as well as lower cost.
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LG Energy Solution and Honda to form joint venture for EV battery production in the US
LG expands its EV battery supply operations in North America with Honda JV
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News
Mercedes starts production of the new EQS SUV at Tuscaloosa
Mercedes said production of the EQS at Tuscaloosa is a key step in its global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year
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News
Volkswagen signs preliminary deal for MEB EV parts supply to India’s Mahindra
Mahindra plans to use the MEB electric drivetrain, battery system and VW-specification battery cells in its forthcoming EV SUVs.
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Article
Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now?
In this livestream, learn how OEM start-ups can short time to market in manufacturing and re-engineer body structures, featuring the head of manufacturing at Volta Trucks and ArcelorMittal.
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News
Waygate Technologies and UKBIC sign MOU to speed up battery development for EVs
The two companies would seek to develop a digital twin or virtual blueprint of an optimised manufacturing process for producers of battery cells.
