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How HORSE is reimagining smart factories in powertrain production

2024-10-25T17:18:00+01:00By

HORSE’s digital production model drives innovation in powertrain manufacturing, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.

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BMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award

2024-10-24T10:21:00+01:00By

The Regensburg plant has been awarded “Factory of the Year” for its flexibility and digital innovation in large-scale assembly, a significant win for the automotive giant.

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Precise assembly processes for battery packs

2024-10-21T14:58:00+01:00By

Battery manufacturers face tough challenges. SAMES has the solutions. From precise application to high-volume production, their advanced systems are redefining the industry.

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Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

2024-10-16T09:52:00+01:00By

Issue 2, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on the North American manufacturing sector, EV and battery production projects, hybrid powertrains, and much more. This issue includes insights from BorgWarner, BMW, Ford and Stellantis.

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Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engine milestone, adds 100 new jobs

2024-10-09T11:08:00+01:00By

Oyak Horse hits 7.5 million engines produced at its Bursa plant, driving growth in hybrid production and creating new jobs to meet global market demand.

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Hybrid powertrains – building the bridge to e-mobility

2024-10-07T17:09:00+01:00By

The future of internal combustion engines (ICE) is being extended through growing demand for hybrid powertrains as OEMs rebalance EV product line-ups.

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Tier suppliers – Adapting to new challenges

2024-10-02T09:54:00+01:00By

BorgWarner shares insights into how the company is leveraging existing assets and using mergers and acquisitions to boost EV component production.

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Scania achieves sustainable gearbox remanufacturing

2024-09-30T15:48:00+01:00By

Scania sets a new standard by using remanufactured gearboxes in its main production line, drastically cutting material use and emissions in a global first for heavy vehicle manufacturing

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Hyundai and Skoda sign MOU on hydrogen tech collaboration

2024-09-24T09:53:00+01:00By

Hyundai and Skoda will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technologies for mobility applications.

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Audi’s electric hopes rest on Györ

2024-09-17T10:01:00+01:00By

Györ plays a special role in Audi’s production network and is now making the transition to electromobility.

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Volvo’s 100% EV strategy shift: facing the unavoidable truth

2024-09-17T08:43:00+01:00By

Lower-than-expected EV sales continues to have repercussions for production plans, with Volvo the latest vehicle maker to delay 100% EV target.

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HORSE powertrain continues to expand supply in range extender market

2024-09-16T16:42:00+01:00By

HORSE will supply Brazilian EV start-up manufacturer Lecar with its HR10 range extender engine, to be fitted to the Lecar 459 hybrid.

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Denso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production

2024-09-10T09:41:00+01:00By

Denso ramps up inverter production and unveils plans for a next-generation, digital, and fully automated plant in line with its vision of a sustainably electrified future

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BMW and Toyota collaborate on powertrains for hydrogen FCEVs

2024-09-06T16:34:00+01:00By

BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028.

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Valmet Automotive’s battery business to become an independent company

2024-09-03T08:25:00+01:00By

Valmet Automotive is making its battery-producing Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership

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Musk halts Tesla Mexico gigafactory until after US election

2024-08-01T16:26:00+01:00By

Investment in the facility at the current time would be “impractical”, according to Musk.

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Toyota West Virginia starts production of new hybrid transaxle

2024-07-29T16:55:00+01:00By

Production of this fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.

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Toyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus in Japanese island

2024-07-29T15:22:00+01:00By

Toyota Motor looks set to build a gigafactory in Kyushu, Japan for its Lexus brand. 

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European battery production needs greater speed and agility

2024-07-19T14:14:00+01:00By

Exhibitors at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart shared insights into EV and battery production challenges and how the industry needs to adapt with greater speed.

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Ampere supports Renault Group with LFP technology and cell-to-pack solutions

2024-07-16T11:25:00+01:00By

Ampere will integrate LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) technology to complement NCM batteries (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) and create a European value chain.