Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation Manufacturing engineering both powers and underpins production ecosystems across the industry. From BMW’s Munich plant to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility and Toyota’s expansions in Kentucky, we take a look at transformative initiatives shaping the industry. Ilkhan Ozsevim
How Farasis will bridge the EV battery gap in Europe The Chinese battery manufacturer’s new European general manager, Marcel Brömlage, will lead an evolving strategy in the region including increasing engineering and acquisition capabilities, and targeting automotive as well as non-automotive customers to support the growth strategy for the Siro joint venture and Farasis group. Christopher Ludwig
Rock Tech Lithium to supply Mercedes-Benz, deal to cover 150,000 EVs a year Rock Tech will produce some of the battery metal from its own resources in Canada and from other mines compliant with the Initiative for Responsible Mining. Peter Murphy
VW’s Frank Blome appointed CEO of automaker’s new battery company Volkswagen’s battery technology chief will run the group’s battery development and production division in Europe. Peter Murphy
Farasis Energy to build carbon neutral gigafactory in China as domestic recovery becomes priority Lithium-ion battery provider Farasis Energy has confirmed that it will add 24 gigawatt hour (GWh) per year production capacity to manufacture electric vehicle battery cells, modules and packs in China. Jason Dunn
OEM and lithium-ion battery cell supplier database Keep up with changing supplier relationships between electric vehicle manufacturers and battery cell suppliers in this database by powertrain type (battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, mild and full hybrid electric vehicles, and commercial electric vehicles). Automotive from Ultima Media
Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis 2021: How lithium-ion battery demand and production are reshaping the automotive industry Download this report for forecasts of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery demand, analysis of battery cell gigafactory locations and insight on global EV battery manufacturing and supply chain management. Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
German carmakers race to secure European battery cell production The millions of electric vehicles being produced also need millions of batteries. But where do the German manufacturers source their cells from? Werner Beutnagel Illya Verpraet
