Latest News & Features – Page 51
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ArticleEV start-up Arrival to build microfactory in South Carolina
Arrival, the start-up that plans to build electric commercial vehicles in what it calls ‘microfactories’, has announced its first US production location in York County, South Carolina. It has also raised $118m from funds managed by BlackRock.
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News2,200 new robots to improve automation at VW Chattanooga, Emden and Hannover plants
Volkswagen is investing in automation with robots from Fanuc and ABB at its Chattanooga, Emden and Hannover plants, in preparation for those factories to start producing electric vehicles based on the MEB platform. The robots are to be mainly used for body production and battery assembly.
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ArticleHyundai to build EV factory and R&D centre in Singapore
In a virtual groundbreaking ceremony, Hyundai has announced it is building the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) which will serve as a new R&D centre and small-scale production facility with an output of up to 30,000 vehicles per year and help to forge a new supply chain in the city state.
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NewsHethel site upgrades to support Lotus Engineering consultancy
This latest investment includes an all-new Electric Drive Unit (EDU) test cell, plus upgrades to other engineering facilities and workshops
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ArticleCan Tesla shift the balance of EV battery and cell manufacturing away from China?
At Tesla’s recent Battery Day presentation, the company promised to shake up its battery supply chains by moving into cell production and even the mining of raw material, but how realistic are these targets?
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ArticleEquipmake launches electric motors for off-highway vehicles
The company is offering its APM electric motors for off-highway vehicles and construction equipment applications, in response to greater demand to minimise emissions and noise from construction sites
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ArticleAluminium welding goes digital
Aluminium is an important part of the multi-material mix that will form the body and chassis structures of the next generation of electric vehicles. Nick Holt reports on the welding challenges and technologies
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NewsMahle and Ballard to cooperate on fuel cell development
The goal is to develop and industrialise fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles of various weight classes, with a focus on the needs of the European, North American and Asian markets
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ArticlePolypropylene materials technology for the automotive market
Carbon and glass fibre-reinforced polypropylene (PP) technology offers alternative to engineering plastics and metal parts
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NewsJLR to create sustainable luxury interiors using plastic waste
Future models will feature floor mats and trims made from ECONYL yarns produced from plastic waste and utilising a process that reduces emissions in production by 90% compared with the material produced from oil
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NewsSeries production of the Mercedes eActros to begin in 2021
The Wörth plant will begin series production of the battery-electric eActros truck alongside the existing manufacture of ICE vehicles
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NewsPolestar confirms the Precept will enter production
Described by the company as a commitment car not a concept car, the Precept will be built at a new state-of-the-art production facility in China
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ArticleArrival plans to build fully automated microfactories
Electric commercial vehicle maker Arrival could have as many as 1,000 automated microfactories operating by 2026, with the first now under construction. Localised supply is a priority and the manufacturing and logistics will be supported by industry 4.0 technology
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ArticleTesla plans for more efficient battery production
Tesla has revealed a host of production innovations to make lithium-ion battery manufacturing more efficient and reduce costs, including in-house battery cell production, which could cut the miles travelled for the battery production by 80%, and the reduction of the cobalt content of the cathode, which would bring further supply chain savings
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ArticleSkoda adds plasma coating line at Mladá Boleslav
The process provides a low-friction, plasma coating for the cylinders on Skoda’s new EA211-series 1.0 TSI petrol engines
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NewsUltium Drive to power GM’s next-generation EVs
GM says it will lead design, development and manufacturing of next-generation EV drive units and motors
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NewsBenteler uses big data solution
Working with Fraunhofer IEM, Benteler has implemented a process model for predictive maintenance
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NewsRenewed IT infrastructure supports smart working at Ducati
The completely renewed IT infrastructure at Borgo Panigale enables the company to manage the transition of its employees’ work into smart working mode
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NewsGM reveals wireless battery management system
This new system will allow the use of a common set of battery components across GM’s electric vehicle range
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WebinarWatch recording: Panasonic Logiscend Presents: Pick to light…Only Better!
Panasonic Logiscend, with its wireless IIoT pick solution, quick installation, and easy interface with other systems brings a paperless solution to complex manufacturing.