Lucid Motors Update
The factory is at 70% completion now and the company says it is becoming more complete by 2.5% per day
#LucidMotors #Porsche #Tesla
Robot Developments for Automotive Applications
Spot welding continues to be a major application area in automotive and robot manufacturers are improving the tech to make that happen as efficiently as possible.
#tech #MINI #engineer
Why Electric Commercial Trucks Matter
Sure, they’re not as trendy as an EV sports SUV, but they can make a big difference in terms of addressing air quality.
#Volvo
‘Consumer Reports’ and the State of the U.S. OEMs
Plenty of the vehicles on the list of the top 10 are made in the U.S. But not by the traditional companies.
#Buick #Chevrolet #Ford
Next Frontier for Robots: General Assembly
The next challenge for industrial robots is achieving human-like dexterity, including the ability to handle flexible components such as wiring and fabric, says Fanuc America.
Track-Testing Schaeffler’s e-Mobility Tech
For years Schaeffler Group USA has been helping carmakers make their powertrains more efficient through electrification, supplying everything from components to turnkey systems.
Testing EV Systems for Leaks
Nobody wants water leaking into electric car battery packs. But keeping them dry can be a challenge, says Thomas Parker, North American automotive sales manager for Inficon Holding AG.
Advancing Metalcutting Technology
New designs, higher speeds, and added functions address changing automotive manufacturing dynamics.
#Peugeot #Citroen
UPDATE: Carmakers Brace for Impact As Coronavirus Spreads
Carmakers are on high alert about possible disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak that began in China one month ago.
#asia #europe #americas
Audi’s EV Output Chokes on Battery Shortage
Problem may portend a wider auto industry issue in Europe
#europe #facilities #Audi
China's Auto Industry Still in "Park"
Auto production remains stalled by coronavirus epidemic
#asia #Chrysler #Fiat
Tesla Gets Back to Cutting Down Trees in Germany
German plant on track to open next year
#europe #facilities #Tesla
Tesla’s German Plant on Hold
Bats, wolves and snakes get their day in court.
#europe #facilities #Tesla
UPS Places Big Order for Electric Vehicles from Arrival
You may not have heard of Arrival, a British electric vehicle company, but odds are it is going to become more prevalent in the conversation thanks to a focus on commercial vehicles
#Hyundai #Tesla #Rivian
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
#NVIDIA #Chevrolet #Infineon
How to Build an NSX Engine
Or maybe that should be “How Acura hand builds a 500-hp V6 in a factory in Ohio”
#racing #Acura #HP
GM Makes Hamtramck an All-EV Plant
It’s alive! EVs give GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant a new life
#Chevrolet #facilities #Vauxhall
How Bentley Is Saving Water
Last fall Bentley planted 100 native British trees around its site in Crewe. Now it is getting additional sources of water for them and other uses at its facilities.
#BentleyMotors #Bosch #Continental
