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Steel Shortage Could Thwart EV Production Plans

December 23, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, MI—The rapid growth of the hybrid and electric vehicle segment could potentially cause material demand to outpace supply from 2025, claims a new report from IHS Markit.

Canoo Plans to Ramp Up Oklahoma Assembly Line

December 23, 2021

JUSTIN, TX—Canoo Inc. plans to begin assembling EVs at a new plant in Pryor, OK, in late 2023.

Gigafactories Help Battery Manufacturers Meet Growing EV Demand

Fast, flexible automation can maximize throughput.

John Miles

December 23, 2021

Over the next decade, tens of millions of batteries will be necessary to keep up with skyrocketing demand for electric vehicles. A new breed of supersized battery factories must deploy state-of-the-art automation while harnessing advanced supply chain strategies.

EV Maker Rivian to Build New Assembly Plant in Georgia

December 22, 2021

ATLANTA—Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle manufacturer, will spend $5 billion to build its second assembly plant in Georgia.

AV/EV Tire Trends

AVs and EVs spur tiremakers to develop new products.

Nathan Eddy

December 21, 2021

The automotive industry is evolving toward new types of tire technology to meet the unique challenges of electric and autonomous vehicles. Long-time suppliers such as Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli, which have made rubber products since the dawn of the horseless carriage era, are scrambling to adapt to 21st century demands.

Controlling Heat Build Up in EVs

New tools and technology help battery-powered vehicles control heat.

John Challen

December 20, 2021

Battery thermal management is a huge challenge in electric vehicles. In addition to increasing the risk of fire, high temperatures can have a direct influence on range. By efficiently controlling EV temperature levels, battery range can be maximized.

EV Battery Maker to Open Assembly Plant in South Carolina

December 20, 2021

GREER, SC—Proterra Inc. is investing $76 million to build a new assembly plant here to make batteries for electric commercial vehicles, such as buses and delivery trucks. The 327,000 square foot factory is expected to employ more than 200 people over the next several years.

GM to Build North American Factory for EV Joint Venture

December 6, 2021

DETROIT—General Motors will build a new factory in North America as part of an upcoming joint venture with a South Korean chemical manufacturer.

Toyota Selects North Carolina for New US Automotive Battery Plant

December 6, 2021

LIBERTY, NC—Toyota Motor North America has chosen a 1,825-acre site here as the location for its new $1.29 billion automotive battery assembly plant.

Traditional Auto Supplier Shifts Gears

Austin Weber

December 3, 2021

The Schaeffler Group is a family-owned German auto parts manufacturer that supplies automakers around the world. Like many companies, it is shifting its product portfolio to electric vehicles.

Governors Urge End to Boeing Strike

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

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China Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility for Large-Scale Flying Car Production

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