Manufacturing Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/manufacturing-articles/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:52:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Manufacturing Articles | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/manufacturing-articles/ 32 32 US DoE grants loan to lithium recycler before Trump’s return https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/us-doe-grants-loan-to-lithium-recycler-before-trumps-return/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:51:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428408 As the Biden Administration begins to wind down, the government is still ensuring federal funds reach electric vehicle-related projects. By Will Girling

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]]> CATL could bring solid-state to market as early as 2027  https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/manufacturing-articles/catl-could-bring-solid-state-to-market-as-early-as-2027/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:39:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428392 While some technical hurdles remain, CATL is confident that it can produce solid-state batteries in small volumes in 2027. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Stellantis deepens cuts to US factory staff https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/stellantis-deepens-cuts-to-us-factory-staff/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:25:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428338 Excess inventory and waning consumer interest in the US is forcing Stellantis to reduce its Jeep production capacity once again. By Stewart Burnett 

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]]> Has the shine come off gigacasting’s appeal? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/has-the-shine-come-off-gigacastings-appeal/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:28:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428239 Tesla is slowing the adoption of gigacasting while Stellantis affirms it will not adopt the process. By Ian Henry

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]]> Wage cuts or plant closures: how Volkswagen can save itself https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/wage-cuts-or-plant-closures-how-volkswagen-can-save-itself/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:06:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=428128 The proposal for factory closures has been replaced by a call for wage cuts. By Ian Henry

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]]> Recycling technologies will secure EU’s EV success https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/recycling-technologies-will-secure-eus-ev-success/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:29:40 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426515 AE Elemental has opened its first battery recycling facility in Poland, but can it help Europe decouple itself from China? By Stewart Burnett

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]]> CATL develops battery for promising extended range EV market https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/catl-develops-battery-for-promising-extended-range-ev-market/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:52:37 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427708 By producing a hybrid battery capable of delivering pure EV-like performance, CATL could help expand the extended range EV market. By Will Girling

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]]> How can OEMs navigate election-driven tariff shifts? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/how-can-oems-navigate-election-driven-tariff-shifts/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:21:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427684 Firms that plan ahead to rethink where and how they source supplies in the new political landscape will gain a significant advantage, writes Neil Lustig

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]]> Morocco: at the heart of battery and EV component supply https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/morocco-at-the-heart-of-battery-and-ev-component-supply/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:31:05 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427468 Morocco’s skilled and experienced workforce is attracting OEMs and suppliers, which could have significant implications for electrification. By Ian Henry

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]]> Rivian accuses Bosch of “gambling” on its failure https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/rivian-accuses-bosch-of-gambling-on-its-failure/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:31:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427504 Rivian is blaming Bosch for its historic e-motor production bottlenecks, even as shortages persist since moving production in-house. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> PEM enables small national auto industries to grow quickly https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/pem-enables-small-national-auto-industries-to-grow-quickly/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:55:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427483 The Pan-Euro Mediterranean Convention means countries like Morocco and Turkey can play a larger role in the global automotive industry. By Ian Henry

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]]> Morocco: threat to French and Spanish vehicle production? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/morocco-threat-to-french-and-spanish-vehicle-production/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:34:08 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427329 The future of Europe’s entry level vehicle manufacturing sector is threatened by European manufacturers moving offshore. By Ian Henry

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]]> Global light vehicle production to fall by 1.8% in 2024 https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/aw-production-datablast-october-2024-highlights/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:11:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=427226 Ian Henry takes a deep dive into the latest production figures for the world's leading vehicle manufacturers

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]]> India: the new export hub for Stellantis and Ford? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/india-the-new-export-hub-for-stellantis-and-ford/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:44:29 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426755 Stellantis’ and Ford’s decisions to step up manufacturing in India represent efforts to stay involved in Asia as China continues to surge. By Ian Henry

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]]> GM’s Barra: EV profitability inflection point is on the way https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gms-barra-ev-profitability-inflection-point-is-on-the-way/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:58:28 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426745 CEO Mary Barra believes diverse product portfolios and EV production cost efficiencies will keep GM’s future bright. By Will Girling

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]]> US warns China is forcing West out of lithium production https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/legislation-articles/us-warns-china-is-forcing-west-out-of-lithium-production/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:04:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426681 As e-mobility trade tensions worsen, the US claims China is exploiting its lithium dominance to prevent the West from nearshoring. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Toyota rethinks US BEV production amid low sales https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/toyota-rethinks-us-bev-production-amid-low-sales/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:26:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426504 Toyota is reportedly delaying US production of battery electric vehicles and scaling back its ambitions while consumer demand is low. By Will Girling

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]]> The workerless, automated factory: finally here? https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-workerless-automated-factory-finally-here/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:56:15 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426356 Denso plans to implement a new “ultra-digitalised” manufacturing concept for workerless factories. By Ian Henry

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]]> Nissan: poor financials play out in production cutbacks https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/nissan-poor-financials-play-out-in-production-cutbacks/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:34:35 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426245 Nissan is scaling back production in key markets following disappointing financial results. By Ian Henry

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]]> GM expands hydrogen play with new fuel cell plant in Detroit https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/gm-expands-hydrogen-play-with-new-fuel-cell-plant-in-detroit/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:38:36 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=426219 The news marks the latest collaboration featuring a major OEM to enable a hydrogen ecosystem within automotive. By Stewart Burnett

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