LIFT: Advancing Lightweighting Tech
Next-generation manufacturing and talent development programs
#tech
Inside Xpeng Motors
A look at some of the technologies being deployed in a new factory building electric vehicles in Zhaoqing, Guandong Province
#BASF #ABB
Addressing Automation for Commercial Applications
Self-driving ride-hailed vehicles may seem cool, but autonomous commercial vehicles may actually be a better deployment of the technology
#Waymo #tech #Cadillac
Tesla Puts Battery Production on “Hold” at German Plant
Phase-one will focus on producing 100,000 EVs per year.
#facilities #Tesla #europe
Building Hondas and Acuras Is a Family Affair
First-hand insights into building NSXes, Accords and much more
#Mazda #Hyundai #Honda
Dodge Soars to Top of J.D. Power Quality Report
New survey questions turn 2020 results topsy-turvy
#quality #Jaguar #Dodge
Europe’s Car Plants at 50% of Capacity
Carmakers don’t expect to return to normal output for months.
#europe #FiatChryslerAutomobiles #Jaguar
Tesla’s New Model Y Grapples with Quality Issues
Accelerated launch schedule has reaped supply, production issues
#Tesla #quality
NEVS Targets Flexible Robo-Taxis
Reconfigurable seating and plug-and-play autonomous software is put to the test in Sweden
#europe #Saab
Tesla Puts Battery Production on “Hold” at German Plant
Phase-one will focus on producing 100,000 EVs per year.
#europe #Tesla #facilities
Lincoln Kills the Continental—Again
Luxury marque will focus entirely on SUVs
#Continental #Ford #Lincoln
The Auto Industry Is a Tough Business: Just Ask Byton
The company that seemed to be on a roll with its EV has put on the (regenerative?) brakes for six months
#Byton #LucidMotors #Tesla
GM Says Pandemic Cost Cuts Are Permanent
Fewer chassis, fewer models, fewer options ahead?
#GeneralMotors
Tools You Can Use
Here are a few useful developments for your manufacturing operations, whether it is making components for electrical systems or camshafts or more.
What You Need to Know About Byton & the M-Byte
Byton is on a fast path forward with its M-Byte electric SUV launching in China this year and North America and Europe next. Here are key aspects. And keen insights from Benoit Jacob, its head of Design
#BMW #Byton #Volkswagen
Audi and Capgemini Launch Digital Consulting Firm
Making a digital transformation is becoming increasingly essential and this joint venture is meant to address that—but who will be the customers?
#Volkswagen #Audi
Laser Blanking Line Means Significant Material Save
Increase production and save material. Seems like a double win for the sheet metal shop.
#Schuler
Global Auto Supply Base Revs Up
Parts suppliers are cranking up production worldwide, but “normal” is months away
#europe #facilities #asia