Valmet Automotive’s battery business to become an independent company Valmet Automotive is making its Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership. The company says it plans to target markets beyond automotive. Marcus Williams
Electric vehicles could transform role of tier 1 suppliers in manufacturing As OEMs look to reduce production costs and manage more complexity, automotive suppliers will face challenges. But with more EV models in the pipeline, many have the opportunity to grab a larger piece of the pie both for manufacturing and the total value chain Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
Challenging relationships As the trend of electrification gains pace, and demand in the global new car market dwindles, suppliers are looking at ways to best serve their OEM customers Ian Henry
Electrification nation A corridor of factories is being established in Finland to satisfy the rapid growth in demand for electric vehicle batteries Michael Nash
Forging a future in Factory 56 New car manufacturing facilities will need to be highly flexible as the trends of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving continue to evolve. Mercedes-Benz futuristic ‘Factory 56’ paves a new path. By Christopher Ludwig and Michael Nash Michael Nash Christopher Ludwig
