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.
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.
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.
AUBURN HILLS, MI—Allison Transmission has completed installation of a new assembly line here to build axles for electric vehicles. This purpose-built production line integrates automated assembly features and will manufacture Allison’s eGen Power series of fully integrated electric axles.
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