Stellantis to Transform Power Train Assembly Plants from ICE to EV June 29, 2022 METZ, France—Two Stellantis factories here will be upgraded to assemble EV motors and transmissions.Read More
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build Battery Factory in Indiana June 1, 2022 KOKOMO, IN—Stellantis and Samsung SDI plan to build a $2.5 billion EV battery factory here. Read More
New IPC Initiative Focuses on EV Quality and Reliability June 1, 2022 LINCOLNSHIRE, IL—IPC has formed an EV Quality and Reliability Advisory Group to address issues related to ensure design, materials, and process optimization of e-mobility electronics and interconnections. Read More
European Automakers Scramble to Secure Wiring Harness Suppliers June 1, 2022 The war in Ukraine has has forced some automakers to change production schedules and find alternate suppliers of wire and cable harnesses.Read More
Aptera to Use AGVs to Assemble Solar Cars May 27, 2022 CARLSBAD, CA—Aptera Motors Corp. will be assembling its three-wheel sola-powered electric car here using automated guided vehicles.Read More
VW to Produce EV Pickup Trucks in U.S. Under ‘Scout’ Nameplate May 12, 2022 WOLFSBURG, Germany—Volkswagen plans to launch an EV pickup truck and “rugged SUV” in the U.S. market under the Scout nameplate. Read More
Roush to Contract Manufacture EVs for Bollinger Motors May 12, 2022 DETROIT—Roush Industries will contract manufacture EV platforms and cabs for Bollinger Motors’ line of Class 3-6 commercial vehicles. Read More
Volta to Assemble EV Trucks in USA May 12, 2022 LONDON—Volta Trucks plans to produce Class 5-7 commercial vehicles in the United States. Read More
Breakthrough Leak Test Standards Possible for EV Battery Packs May 12, 2022 Rapid detection of coolant-system leaks is now available for lithium-ion battery packs typically used in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Read More
GM Begins Prepping Ontario Assembly Plant to Make EVs May 10, 2022 INGERSOLL, ON—Construction to prep Canada’s first full-scale electric vehicle factory is underway at General Motors’ CAMI assembly plant here. Read More