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Marelli and Punch Motive to Build EV Axles

May 11, 2021

SAITAMA, Japan—Marelli and Punch Motive International, have formed a joint venture to mass-produce axles for electric vehicles.

Motor Manufacturing Charges Ahead

John Challen

May 5, 2021

Engineers are scrambling to find cost-effective ways to mass-produce EV motors.

Electric Vehicles to Drive Demand for Printed Electronics

May 5, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, England—Demand for printed, flexible electronic applications in the auto industry over the next decade will increase steadily to $13 billion, claims a new report from IDTechEx.

Ford Invests in Vertically Integrated Battery Production

April 30, 2021

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is creating a new global battery center of excellence to accelerate research and development activity, including in-house battery manufacturing.

Joint Venture to Produce Customized Modular EV Platforms

April 30, 2021

GROVE, England—Williams Advanced Engineering and Italdesign are partnering to produce a modular electric vehicle platform for niche applications.

Lego Bricks Help Engineers Create EV Power Train

April 26, 2021

PARIS—Lego bricks have inspired all sorts of innovative ideas over the years. Recently, the popular toy helped a French automotive engineer create an EV power train.

EV Battery Makers Need Automation to Meet Demand

April 23, 2021

ZURICH, Switzerland—According to a new report sponsored by ABB Robotics, battery manufacturers are in desperate need of automation.

Copper to Play an Important Role in EV Production

April 23, 2021

As electrification of the auto industry continues to accelerate rapidly, demand for metals that enable the shift from traditional combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles is increasing.

New Laser Welding Process Attaches Battery Tabs

April 22, 2021

REUTLINGEN, Germany—Manz AG has developed a new laser welding process for use in lithium-ion battery cell production applications. It claims that the technology has numerous advantages over traditional ultrasonic welding, such as fewer steps needed to attach tabs.

Honda and Verizon Test 5G Technology for Connected Vehicles

April 13, 2021

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers from Honda Motor Co. and Verizon Communications are testing 5G technology at the University of Michigan’s Mcity facility here.

Automation Shines at First Solar

New Laser Technology Enables Welding of Thick Parts

Structural Batteries Could Make EVs Lighter

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