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Episode 14—Assembly News Now

Automakers Invest in Solar Energy

February 4, 2025
ASSEMBLY News Now

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The EV revolution is not merely a fashionable trend. It reflects a growing desire within the auto industry to be more sustainable. To that end, many car factories are now getting much of their electricity from renewable sources, like wind and solar.

This episode also covers:

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  • Honda unveils a new assembly line for solid-state EV batteries.
  • A British company invents a reconfigurable mold for plastic parts.
  • Thousands compete for manufacturing jobs at Hyundai.

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