WESSLING, Germany—Lilium has started to install state-of-the-art production equipment to assemble the propulsion units of its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
EDINBURGH—China’s growing dominance in the electric vehicle market will threaten foreign brands and spark global debate in 2024, according to a recent report by energy research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.
SOUTHFIELD, MI—SME has developed an Electric Vehicle Fundamental certification program to help educate people involved with the production of electric cars.
The automotive industry is currently witnessing two remarkable trends that are shaping its future: the rise of flexible production systems and the widespread adoption of electric power. The crux of these trends lies in the implementation of intelligent manufacturing and assembly systems throughout the production process.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to electric vehicles.
Hella GmbH & Co. has been synonymous with automotive lighting for decades. But, the 124-year-old company produces more than just top-of-the-line headlamps.
AUSTIN, TX—Tesla Inc. claims that it has developed a new assembly process that can reduce EV production costs by 50 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law on Aug. 16. The law is a major accomplishment for Democrats, who have been struggling for months to pass Biden’s ambitious social and climate policies, as well as his vision to raise taxes on the rich.
