Ford Reveals Short-Term EV Strategy Austin Weber August 23, 2024 DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has adjusted its domestic electrification strategy to meet changing market conditions. Read More
Stellantis Hires Rivian Veteran to Lead U.S. Manufacturing Austin Weber August 21, 2024 AUBURN HILLS, MI—Stellantis has hired Tim Fallon to head up its manufacturing operations in North America. Read More
GM to Retool Grand River Plant for EV Production Austin Weber July 12, 2024 LANSING, MI—General Motors plans to convert its 22-year-old Lansing Grand River assembly plant to mass-produce electric vehicles. Read More
Volvo Begins Electric SUV Production at U.S. Plant Austin Weber June 12, 2024 CHARLESTON, SC—Volvo Cars has started to produce the EX90 at its assembly plant here. Read More
Ford Ramps Up EV Production at German Assembly Plant Austin Weber June 5, 2024 COLOGNE, Germany—Ford Motor Co. has ramped up production of a battery-powered Explorer SUV at its first dedicated electric vehicle facility in Europe. Read More
Toyota Material Handling to Build Electric Forklift Factory in Indiana Austin Weber June 3, 2024 Toyota Material Handling is investing nearly $100 million to build a new facility that will assemble battery-powered forklifts.Read More
Ford’s BlueOval City Begins to Take Shape Austin Weber May 16, 2024 STANTON, TN—Ford Motor’s Co.’s 21st century facility for electric vehicle production is starting to take shape just a few miles northeast of Memphis.Read More
EV Assembly Line Automation Trends Austin Weber May 15, 2024 This interview with a leading supplier of automation equipment examines the latest technology for assembling batteries, motors and other electric vehicle components, including chassis production lines and paint shops.Read More
Fasteners for EV Assembly Gary Wollenhaupt May 10, 2024 Mechanical fastening offers numerous benefits to electric vehicle manufacturers.Read More
Microfactories Offer Big Benefits Austin Weber May 1, 2024 Smaller plants may be the future of EV manufacturing.Read More