BlueOval City is Ford’s big new EV production project in the United States. If you’ve missed news on it, here’s a short summary of the project: “Ford has announced the groundbreaking of BlueOval City, its most recent and state-of-the art auto production complex that happens to be the largest one … [continued]
Automakers’ aluminum scrap transforms into new vehicle parts with the PNNL-patented ShAPE manufacturing process. Heat and friction soften the aluminum and transform it from rough metal into a smooth, strong uniform product without a melting step.
When it comes to automotive production, the automaker’s factories themselves tend to get a lot of the attention. Every automaker has a few large, well-known factories that produce the majority of their vehicles. While these factories are essential for producing cars and trucks efficiently, what goes on in them would … [continued]
In a recent press release, one of Canada’s largest companies, Magna, announced it is investing more than $500 million to expand its operations in three different locations in Southeast Michigan. Magna plans to expand its facility in St. Clair where it manufactures battery enclosures and plans to open new facilities … [continued]
From transmissions to axles to whole cars, Magna has got your EV ambitions covered!
The electric vehicle startup REE Automotive is staking out new territory in the US, and Texas –yes, Texas — is a perfect place to start.
Just about every pickup truck ever built has a solid rear axle with the differential in the middle and the wheels, tires, and brakes mounted on either end. Very low tech and reliable as a locomotive. Pickup truck assembly lines have been configured for generations to bolt in the rear … [continued]
Magna International has unveiled two new electric car platforms, one for plug-in hybrids and one for battery electric cars.
GM is working with its supplier, Magna, to build battery enclosures for its upcoming Hummer EV. The 345,000 square foot facility is expected to add 300 jobs to the city of St. Clair over the next 5 years. “Bringing this new battery enclosure technology to market is another example of … [continued]
Build it yourself or buy it from a supplier? That’s the dilemma facing car makers as the EV revolution moves forward.
