MLADÁ BOLESLAV, Czech Republic—The seats of ŠKODA’s new ENYAQ iV electric vehicle will be upholstered with fabric that combines wool with polyester made from recycled plastic bottles.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Viet Nam—The LEGO Group will plant 50,000 trees in Vietnam over the next three years in an effort to offset the environmental impact of its new factory in Binh Duong province. Construction of the factory is set to begin in November.
Electrification isn’t the only paradigm shift transforming the automotive manufacturing landscape today. Sustainability is also forcing companies to rethink traditional production models. A new initiative involving some of the auto industry’s biggest players will affect the global supply chain.
Boulware Equipment, LLC is 100% committed to repurposing industrial wood waste. We convert industrial wood trash into a valuable product and have a nationwide network of wood fiber buyers who rely on our systems supply of predictable quality.
According to expert materials scientist and author Julia Goldstein, here are five tips for accomplishing more sustainable, less wasteful manufacturing operations and products.
Manufacturers around the world are increasingly concerned about their carbon footprint. One company that is doing something about it is General Motors. Last fall, the automaker announced that it plans to source 100 percent renewable energy to power its U.S. sites by 2025.
The automotive industry is evolving toward new types of tire technology to meet the unique challenges of electric and autonomous vehicles. Long-time suppliers such as Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli, which have made rubber products since the dawn of the horseless carriage era, are scrambling to adapt to 21st century demands.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will fund new pilot projects for the American manufacturing sector to reduce carbon emissions, a key step toward meeting President Biden’s goal of a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.
