Latest News & Features – Page 56
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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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NewsSkoda completes Enyaq iV production line at Mladá Boleslav
The updated production line can now build vehicles using both MEB and MQB platforms
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ArticleNissan’s new process to mass-produce CFRP parts
Nissan aims to use the new process to mass-produce CFRP parts and introduce them in more cars for customers
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NewsFactory 56 opens and starts of production of the new S-Class
Mercedes has invested €730m in its Factory 56 development and says it sets new standards and represents the future of its production operations
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ArticleAllison Transmission starts vehicle testing at Indianapolis facility
The company has opened its new Vehicle Environmental Test (VET) centre to conduct year-round testing, replicating vehicle environments and duty cycles
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ArticleNew lightweight EV architecture for McLaren
The supercar manufacturer has introduced an all-new, flexible, lightweight vehicle architecture which will underpin its next generation of electrified supercars
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ArticleMahindra and REE Automotive to collaborate on commercial EVs
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets
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ArticleVW starts series production of ID.4 at Zwickau
The OEM says Zwickau plays a key role in its planned changeover to e-mobility, having so far invested €1.2 billion to convert the car manufacturing plant to electric vehicle production