New Printer Will Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries May 14, 2021 SAN JOSE, CA—Sakuu Corp. claims that it has developed an industrial-grade printer that can mass-produce solid-state batteries. Read More
Mercedes EV Production Begins at ‘Factory 56’ May 14, 2021 SINDELFINGEN, Germany—Employees at Daimler AG’s next-generation Factory 56 here have begun assembling the Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan.Read More
SAE Revises Levels of Vehicle Automation May 13, 2021 WARRENDALE, PA—SAE International has updated the auto industry’s most-cited reference for driving automation capabilities: SAE J3016 Recommended Practice, commonly referenced as the SAE Levels of Driving Automation. Read More
Automated Equipment Streamlines EV Assembly Line May 13, 2021 ZWICKAU, Germany—Volkswagen’s state-of-the-art factory here is a showcase for electric car production. Read More
Lion Electric to Build Bus Factory Near Chicago May 12, 2021 SAINT-JEROME, QC—The Lion Electric Co. plans to build a factory in Joliet, IL, that will mass-produce electric school buses. Read More
Ultium Cells to Recycle Scrap Raw Materials May 11, 2021 LORDSTOWN, OH—Ultium Cells LLC plans to recycle up to 100 percent of the scrap generated by battery cell manufacturing at its new factory here. Read More
Marelli and Punch Motive to Build EV Axles May 11, 2021 SAITAMA, Japan—Marelli and Punch Motive International, have formed a joint venture to mass-produce axles for electric vehicles. Read More
Racing Into the Future Austin Weber May 7, 2021 Fast-paced competition will improve electric vehicles and lead to new technology. Read More
Harley-Davidson Launches LiveWire EV Brand May 7, 2021 MILWAUKEE—Harley-Davidson Inc. has launched a new brand of electric motorcycles dubbed LiveWire. Read More
SAE Unveils Electric Aircraft Wiring Standards May 7, 2021 WARRENDALE, PA—SAE International has released two new standards for electrified aircraft using higher voltages for systems and propulsion. Read More