The US DOE has announced a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to EVs. This includes $2 billion in grants and up to $10 billion in loans to support automotive manufacturing conversion projects, along with $3.5 billion in funding to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries,… Read more »
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How to streamline EV launches with RapidLaunch (Webinar)
Manufacturing flexibility is key to respond to ever changing customer demand. RapidLaunch is a globally supported control standard enabling manufacturers to launch vehicle programs in record time. Built for virtual design and commissioning using proven automotive specific architecture and network guidelines reduces risk and accelerates the use of new technologies and innovations. This webinar at… Read more »
A twist in ultrasonic metal welding
Sponsored by Telsonic. Ultrasonic-based processes and EVs have much in common: efficiency, performance capability, reliability, connectivity, and eco-friendliness are among the essential characteristics that they both possess. The torsional ultrasonic welding procedure called SONIQTWIST® was developed by Telsonic AG in 2006 and quickly established itself as the joining procedure for a great variety of plastics… Read more »
ZF demonstrates new electric drivetrain and networked chassis technology
German automotive supplier ZF has developed a new thermal management system for EVs as part of its electromobility shift. Along with ZF’s optimized drivetrain, the new software “makes a significant contribution to higher efficiency,” according to the company. The new drive system is 30% lighter and can potentially boost winter vehicle range by up to… Read more »
Freudenberg Sealing’s new customized 3D thermal barriers for EV batteries
Thermal runaway—the ignition or explosion of a battery cell caused by a self-reinforcing heating process—can be caused by a range of internal and external factors, such as overcharging, excessive discharging, damage, or heating of the battery. Thermal runaway releases not only flames and hot gases but also electrically conductive particles. These in turn can cause… Read more »
onsemi and Magna invest in SiC manufacturing for EVs in New Hampshire and Czech Republic
onsemi, a producer of power and sensing technologies, and Magna, an automotive supplier, have announced a long-term supply agreement for Magna to integrate onsemi’s EliteSiC power solutions into its eDrive systems. Magna says its eDrive systems can improve cooling, acceleration and charging rates by incorporating onsemi’s EliteSiC MOSFET technology, enhancing EV efficiency and range. onsemi’s… Read more »
Magna launches modular motor eDecoupling device for EVs
Magna, a Canadian automotive supplier, has begun production of a modular eDecoupling device to support several EV programs for a German premium vehicle OEM. Magna’s electro-magnetic eDecoupling disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in EVs when propulsion power isn’t needed, saving energy and improving efficiency. It reduces drag torque losses of the e-motor and gearbox… Read more »
Petro-Canada Lubricants launches purpose-built EV fluids
Petro-Canada Lubricants, a brand of oil company HF Sinclair, has launched a line of purpose-built lubricant solutions for EVs, including the following brands: The company says the EVR fluids and greases help OEMs create new driveline, axle and battery technologies for automotive, heavy- and medium-duty transportation and other industries by improving material compatibility, power transmission… Read more »
Tata Group to build 40 GW battery gigafactory in the UK
Tata Sons, a subsidiary of the sprawling Tata Group, plans to invest over £4 billion to build a 40 GW battery cell gigafactory in the UK. The facility will produce cells for EVs and stationary storage solutions for the UK and European markets. Production is to start in 2026, and JLR and Tata Motors will… Read more »
3D smart sensors for inline EV battery inspection
Sponsored by LMI. The increase in demand for EV Batteries has already permanently transformed the car manufacturing landscape, with almost all major automotive companies now operating electric vehicle production lines. While electric vehicles do have less moving parts than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, manufacturing them is still extremely complex. From stators and rotors,… Read more »