TAIPEI, Taiwan—Foxconn Technology Group plans to mass-produce three types of electric vehicles. It also plans to assemble EVs at GM's former factory in Lordstown, OH.
NAGOYA, Japan—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to invest $3.4 billion in the United States over the next decade to support its electric vehicle production efforts. The initiative includes construction of a new battery factory that will start production in 2025.
ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a method for predicting how changes to manufacturing processes and materials can impact battery life.
Among the factors that limit the growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption are the relatively long times required to recharge batteries. In most cases, it takes hours to fully recharge an EV, whereas it takes only minutes to refill a gas tank.
Additive manufacturing is a popular alternative to traditional plastic injection molding, metal casting and metal stamping, because it enables engineers to consolidate parts and produce components in complex shapes.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is investing more than $11 billion to create two huge new electric vehicle manufacturing complexes in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Today, gas stations are a ubiquitous part of the urban landscape. They are found at numerous intersections and off-ramps. But, once upon a time, service stations were few and far between. As a result, one of the biggest fears of early motorists was running out of gas while on a long-distance road trip.
The automotive industry has been experiencing an unprecedented transition that will lead to a complete revision of the mobility concept. Totally new principles around the idea of driving, autonomous, connected, electric, shared, are proceeding decisively, albeit at different speeds.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is investing an additional $250 million at three Detroit-area factories to meet growing demand for its much-anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup truck.