All OEMs articles – Page 5
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Crisis? VW warns of closures and job losses amid EV struggles
Volkswagen signals potential German plant closures and ends a decades-old job security agreement as it faces declining EV demand and profitability.
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GM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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BMW’s Debrecen Paintshop hits fossil-free milestone
BMW’s new Hungarian plant sets a new standard for gas-free, sustainable automotive production with its state-of-the-art, fossil-free paint shop.
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Ford bolsters battery manufacturing with White’s global role
Ford appoints Chris White as Chief Engineer to spearhead global battery manufacturing, pointing to its commitment to electrification and innovation.
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UK car production drops 8% in first half of 2024
The SMMT has released the UK’s automotive production figures for the first six months of 2024
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How Ford’s Marc Dugas supercharges battery pack assembly
Marc Dugas, Ford’s Battery Pack Assembly Specialist, is enhancing battery assembly using a cybernetic systems thinking heuristic known as POSIWID.
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EV battery supply – potential materials shortages
S&P’s Global Mobility division offers some insights into battery raw material supply chains and the impact of market changes.
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Philippe Krief becomes Renault Group CTO effective Sept 2024
Philippe Krief will become Renault Group’s Chief Technology Officer on September 1, 2024, while continuing as CEO of Alpine, aiming to drive innovation.
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Tesla’s EV battery production and global gigafactory network
Tesla’s growing network of gigafactories, including new sites in Berlin, Texas, and Shanghai, demonstrates its commitment to leading global electrification.
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VW’s Traton eyes third EU battery plant to meet EV demand
Traton Group may build a third battery plant in Europe, boosting its electric truck production to meet rising demand and EU carbon reduction goals.
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Audi may close Brussels plant as Q8 e-tron demand falls
Audi considers closing its Brussels plant due to a sharp decline in Q8 e-tron sales, potentially affecting 3,000 workers.
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In Emden, VW wants to leave the Passat behind
Volkswagen is using the latest production technology and some novel in-plant logistics to ramp up EV production in Emden
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Mahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint tech in Indian EVs
Mahindra & Mahindra will use ABB Robotics’ PixelPaint for customised EV finishes, enhancing quality and efficiency while reducing waste.
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Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory
Amplify Cell Technologies’ new plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 21GWh for the production of LFP battery cells.
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Stellantis and CEA collab on next-gen battery cell tech
Stellantis and CEA join forces to focus on EV battery technology, aiming for higher performance, longer lifespan and lower costs.
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Virtual production networks are able to solve diverse complexities
This is how digital twins are reshaping automotive manufacturing from enhanced simulations to greater flexibility and global collaboration.
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BeyonCa chooses Hong Kong for new EV assembly plant
BeyonCa, backed by Renault, charts Hong Kong’s automotive future with plans for its first EV brand and assembly plant.
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HORSE Powertrain welcomes Aramco as strategic investor
HORSE Powertrain Limited secures Aramco’s 10% equity investment to advance low-emission technologies.
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Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to forge EV-software Joint Venture
Volkswagen’s $5B investment in Rivian aims to enhance EV technology and software, boosting market confidence and industry innovation.
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Stellantis could export UK production over strict EV regulations
Stellantis warns UK production may halt unless the government boosts EV demand, citing stringent regulations and market challenges.