How battery and electric motors and EVs are reshaping the European automotive supply chain The automotive industry is in a major shift with EVs reshaping the supply chain. Challenges and opportunities include replacing traditional components tied to combustion engines, new players in the battery market, disruptors facing tariffs, and the looming influence of China in Europe; all adding new layers of complexity. Ian Henry
AESC and Umicore deal bolsters BMW’s North American EV battery supply chain Battery cell manufacturer AESC has inked a deal with Umicore, a leader in battery materials production, to secure a local source of cathode active battery materials in North America. Ilkhan Ozsevim
BMW Batteries blossoming in South Carolina The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in Woodruff will use advanced automation and help set global standards, whilst supporting a local-for-local drivetrain production strategy, says Rich Everly, who is leading battery pack production. Christopher Ludwig
BMW batteries: made and trained in South Carolina The carmaker’s upcoming battery plant in South Carolina will use regionally sourced cells to power EV production in Spartanburg, and help establish the area an electrification hub in the Americas. Christopher Ludwig
AMS Spring 2023 – Next level digital production engineering In this latest AMS digital edition we have features on Audi’s digital production engineering strategy, Dacia’s vehicle plant Mioveni, production cloud systems, toolmaking, China, sustainability and more. AMS
China: European, US and Japanese Vehicle Manufacturers rebalance production and supply chains AMS looks at the changing role of the Chinese operations of European and other long established brands’ operations in China and their changing roles in the global auto sector Ian Henry
BMW makes $1.7bn investment to start EV production in US, make batteries The investment heralds a push towards US production of EVs for the automaker with battery cells to be made 25 miles from its Spartanburg plant. Peter Murphy
Automotive 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 Daniel Harrison
Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database 2022 Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity. Automotive from Ultima Media
Mercedes-Benz opens Alabama battery plant and will partner with Envision AESC for regional cell supply Mercedes-Benz has opened a new battery assembly plant in Bibb County, Alabama, which will build electric vehicle battery packs that will supply production of the all-electric Mercedes-EQ ahead of the beginning of series production this spring at the Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) plant nearby in Tuscaloosa. Jason Dunn
Nissan and Envision AESC to build new EV battery plant in Japan - reports Nissan Motor will reportedly build a lithium-ion battery plant in Japan to support EV production as part of a joint investment project with battery manufacturer Envision AESC. It could be the start of Japanese-based firms ramping up battery production at home. Jason Dunn
OEM and lithium-ion battery cell supplier database Keep up with changing supplier relationships between electric vehicle manufacturers and battery cell suppliers in this database by powertrain type (battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, mild and full hybrid electric vehicles, and commercial electric vehicles). Automotive from Ultima Media
Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis 2021: How lithium-ion battery demand and production are reshaping the automotive industry Download this report for forecasts of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery demand, analysis of battery cell gigafactory locations and insight on global EV battery manufacturing and supply chain management. Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
