Latest News & Features – Page 34
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NewsMercedes looks to chemical recycling to further develop circular manufacturing operations
The carmaker says it is working to increase the proportion of recycled materials in its car fleet to an average of 40% by 2030
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NewsJLR works with Multiverse to deliver data skills training to employees
JLR tackles data skills shortage through collaboration with tech start-up Multiverse
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ArticleFactories in China’s Sichuan province forced to close for six days amid power shortage
Plants in China’s Sichuan province, including those run by Toyota and Foxconn, have been told to suspend operations amid electricity shortages
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NewsVolkswagen 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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NewsHyundai Motor and Boston Dynamics invest $400m to found robotics research institute
Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics will jointly invest $400 million to create a robotics and AI research institute to tackle key challenges in the field.
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ArticleFord’s e-coating edge for the new Ranger’s chassis frames
Ford uses the latest e-coatings to ensure optimum coverage on the chassis frames for the new Ranger pick-up
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NewsMercedes-Benz to buy battery cells from €7.4 bn CATL Hungary plant
Mercedes-Benz will be the first to receive cells from CATL’s forthcoming Hungarian plant, placing the largest initial order.
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ArticleSnapshot of automaker comments on production in latest earnings reports
Despite lower output for most automakers versus the April-June quarter of 2021, several noted a pick-up in output starting from June.
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ArticleGigafactories give N. America, Europe more skin in EV game but minerals supply a worry
Battery metals prices have become a significant threat to automotive’s pursuit of electrification with growing EV output calling for higher volumes of minerals production.
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NewsContinental to offer low-carbon biomass-based plastic for car interiors
Continental said the biomass-derived PVC’s equal performance to conventional plastics makes the material a straight swap from petrochemical use but with a smaller carbon footprint in manufacturing.
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NewsBMW intensifies battery component production at Leipzig after farewell to i3
The new line marks a further incremental step towards BMW Group’s target of switching half its annual sales to EVs by 2030.
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NewsAMTE Power selects Dundee as site for battery cell mega-factory
AMTE Power accelerates it plans towards high volume battery cell production with plans for a mega-factory near the city of Dundee
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NewsEnergy, mineral supplies could be bottlenecks to EV and battery production
Battery experts say energy costs and the supply of renewable energy could mean it takes longer for Europe to reach zero-emission mobility targets.
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ArticleWhat Vorsprung durch Technik means for Audi manufacturing in 2022
Audi is making progress in production through virtual reality, AI and software prototype builds, modular assembly, quality control and energy conservation.
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ArticleAutomotive battery manufacturing and supply chain 2022: Risks, regulation and resiliency
The latest AMS battery report forecasts production capacity, analyses suppliers and materials, and shows why OEMs and suppliers are forging new partnerships
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ArticleWatch: 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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ArticleLithium-ion battery gigafactory database 2022
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
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NewsSchaeffler to buy the Ewellix Group for €702m to expand in linear technology
The acquisition of Ewellix, an affiliate of the Triton Fund V will strengthen Schaeffler’s market position in the linear business.
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NewsWaygate 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.
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NewsFord secures new battery supplies, overhauls Cologne plant on path to producing 2m EVs a year
With a $50bn investment, the carmaker aims to produce 600,000 EVs a year by late 2023 and 2m by 2026, incoporating new battery chemistries and updating plants.