Powertrain
European battery production needs greater speed and agility
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.
Ampere supports Renault Group with LFP technology and cell-to-pack solutions
Ampere will integrate LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) technology to complement NCM batteries (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) and create a European value chain.
GM, Stellantis and Volvo Group to gain $1.7 billion in EV grants
The $1.7bn investment will be awarded once negotiations to ensure that commitments to workers and communities are met.
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.
Arno Güllering becomes Chief Operating Officer of Dräxlmaier
Arno Güllering has taken on the Chief Operating Officer role at Dräxlmaier where he will oversee the production and logistics functions of the Dräxlmaier Group.
HORSE Powertrain welcomes Aramco as strategic investor
HORSE Powertrain Limited secures Aramco’s 10% equity investment to advance low-emission technologies.
The future may be all electric, but not just yet
With demand for battery electric vehicles lower than expected, OEMs are boosting hybrid output and extending ICE production.
Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EV imports stresses importance of local production
The additional tariffs follow fears that Chinese manufacturers are “dumping” cheap EVs on already struggling markets.
HORSE announces next-generation Range Extender powertrains
HORSE is ramping up its powertrain production effciencies with range extenders delivering a 200km pure-electric range, and more…
GKN Automotive reduces direct CO2e emissions in 2023
GKN Automotive has published its second sustainability report, revealing a 10.5% reduction in CO2e emissions in 2023.
Honda starts production of fuel cell electric vehicles in the US
The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle is now being produced at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio.
ACC halts construction of two European gigafactories
ACC opened the first of the three planned European gigafactories in June last year.
Vitesco Technologies supplies electric drive system for Honda plug-in fuel cell vehicle
Vitesco’s EMR3 axle drive will be integrated into the Honda CR-V e:FCEV and will be the first time this system has been used for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.
Volkswagen announces new affordable European EV
Volkswagen Group has announced that it will make all-electric entry-level mobility widespread across Europe, with affordable EVs made in the continent, for the European market.
Q&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain tech firm, HORSE
We interviewed powertrain producer HORSE’s CEO, Patrice Haettel, to talk battery tech, flexible production, sustainability, data, digitalisation, and more
Bosch Ventures invests in battery recycling startups
Bosch Ventures has invested in battery recyling startups Cylib and Li Industries.
Toyota Motor Europe shuffles manufacturing leadership
The OEM has announced manufacturing leadership changes across its UK, Poland, Czech Republic and European divisions.
AMS Automotive Evolution North America 2024
The second AMS Evolution North America Conference returns to connect manufacturing leaders and experts as they steer automotive production towards greater innovation, flexibility and sustainability than ever before.
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Automotive Wire Harness returns to Detroit this October 2024!
Automotive Wire Harness provides a platform for OEMs, Tier1 and Tier2 suppliers, developers, high-voltage specialists and other innovative suppliers to come together, exchange industry knowledge, and build valuable connections