Episode 15—Assembly News Now
EVs Impress Visitors at the Chicago Auto Show

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Despite the policy changes coming out of Washington, EVs aren’t going away. If anything, battery power is here to stay and will become even more prominent on American roads. Last year, a record 1.3 million EVs were sold in the U.S., representing 8 percent of total auto sales. With 15 new products scheduled to hit the market in 2025, EV sales are projected to account for 10 percent of the market this year.
This episode also covers:
- A defense contractor invests big in Ohio.
- Stellantis commits to reopening an Illinois assembly plant.
- Korean researchers invent a better gripper.
- A new machine can feed parts of different shapes and sizes.
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