STOCKHOLM—Hexagn AB and JSOL Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to to accelerate EV power train design with virtual prototyping and multi-physics simulation.
A century ago, vertical integration thrived at Ford Motor Co. Today, as the curtain starts to close on the golden age of the internal combustion engine, Ford is rethinking its strategy for building electric vehicle components in-house.
The humble busbar is one of the least glamorous components in an electric vehicle. But, it's essential for distributing power from battery packs to e-motors, e-axles and other devices.
KENTWOOD, MI—ETO Magnetic Corp., a manufacturer of electromagnetic actuators and solenoids for the auto industry and industrial applications, plans to hire 15 to 20 workers after it moves into a new assembly plant here this fall.
SENATOBIA, MS—ABB is locating a new assembly operation here for low-voltage electrical products. The project will create 200 new jobs by its third year of operation, with another 100 expected to be added by the fifth year.
SHAWNEE, KS—E.C. Manufacturing, a manufacturer of small, advanced electrical components, is building a new, $6 million assembly plant here. The facility is expected to create 252 new jobs over the next three years.
