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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Explore 3D Printing

Fast Radius Sees Printed Parts as Key to Successful EV Manufacturing

September 29, 2021

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.

Assembling Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Austin Weber

September 22, 2021

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.

Making Electric Vehicles Quieter

Sound absorption and noise dampening present huge challenges in electric vehicles.

John Challen

September 15, 2021

Automotive engineers have been tackling unwanted vehicle noise for decades. Their focus consists of a combination of sounds and vibrations from a vehicle’s drivetrain, as well as ambient road noise from outside vehicles.

Hyundai Unveils Dedicated EV Platform

December 4, 2020

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a dedicated rear-wheel drive electric vehicle platform.

Visteon Unveils Wireless Battery Management System

November 4, 2020

DETROIT—Visteon Corp. has unveiled a wireless battery management system to monitor battery packs continuously.

Volvo to Develop Electric Motors In-House

November 4, 2020

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Engineers at Volvo Cars here are developing electric motors for use in the company’s next-generation vehicles.

Accelerating electric drive

Navigant says that plug-in electric vehicle sales last year doubled in North America, and sales in Europe and China increased 39% and 77%, respectively. And by 2030, annual PEV sales are estimated to be between 15% and 32% of the global light-duty vehicle market.

Linda Trego Kevin Jost

September 14, 2020

This special roundup feature looks at recent OEM technology moves aimed at plugging in future transportation.

Tipping point?

Battery electric vehicles could be on the fast track to reach an installed base of over 100 million by 2029, but much of the growth in electrification hinges on battery technology as well as educated and willing consumers.

Kevin Jost Linda Trego

September 11, 2020

The electrification of automotive powertrains has accelerated as the world's automakers come to the realization that traditional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles can no longer keep pace with stringent global emissions requirements, especially those in Europe.

DURA Automotive Systems to Open Alabama Manufacturing Facility

August 31, 2020

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL—DURA Automotive Systems plans to invest $59 million to open a manufacturing facility here that will produce battery trays for electric vehicles.

Urban Air Mobility is set to take off—with lift from auto industry

July 6, 2020

Denso’s Kara Grasso writes that UAM players—from aerospace heavyweights to nimble startups—stand to learn much from the century-old auto industry.

From understanding adhesive product label warnings & hazards, to creating environments with proper storage & disposal considerations, this webinar will focus on critical workplace safety topics relative to adhesive use and application.

In this webinar, Promess Engineers John Lytle and Stephanie Price will walk you through several press fit strategies and why one may work better for an application over another, as well as the ways Promess was able to solve a few real-life application examples.