Tag: automotive

March 5, 2024

Global motion technology company Schaeffler will expand its operations in the U.S. with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Schaeffler will invest more than $230 million to build the […]

February 28, 2024

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of two projects in the future mobility and green energy sectors. Together, the Corning Incorporated and Lucid Motors projects will generate […]

January 16, 2024

Stardust Power Inc. will build a new battery-grade lithium refinery at Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The manufacturer of battery-grade lithium products is expected to be eligible to receive up to $257 million in state and federal economic incentives […]

January 8, 2024

New cathode material for sodium-ion batteries is inspired by earlier work at Argonne that led to the lithium-ion batteries in the Chevy Volt and Bolt. It could help the supply of low-cost and abundant elements for electric vehicle batteries. As […]

January 5, 2024

The single electronic module, designed as part of a collaboration with Magna, is intended to support multiple in-vehicle entertainment and information systems as well as automated driving at various ASILs (automotive safety integrity levels). “This scalable solution is ideal for […]

November 28, 2023

In 2019, Tesla was in the happy position of being a high-volume, premium-priced leader in the global electric vehicle (EV) market. Deliveries of 367,500 cars represented 50% growth over 2018. That included 92,550 of the mid-sized Model 3 cars and […]

November 15, 2023

ExxonMobil recently selected southwest Arkansas for its first phase of North American lithium production—a move the company said demonstrates its “leadership in energy transition.” “Lithium is essential to the energy transition, and ExxonMobil has a leading role to play in […]

October 18, 2023

“This partnership empowers Hyundai Motor and Kia to stabilise its semiconductor supply,” said Hyundai head of strategy Heung Soo Kim. “Infineon stands as a valued strategic partner, boasting steadfast production capabilities and distinct technological prowess within the power semiconductor market.” […]

October 11, 2023

Once a unique mode of transportation for the environmentally responsible, electric vehicles (EVs) are now a booming industry that is attracting attention and investment. More than 50 models of EVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are available on the […]

September 29, 2023

Two automotive companies — Meleghy Automotive and GKN — will establish production sites while LEGO expands its packaging and storage operations, bringing more than $320 million in investment to Hungary. In Miskolc, Meleghy Automotive will invest $24.2 million to establish […]

September 5, 2023

An automotive company with roots in Korea will bring more than 140 new jobs to Harris County, Georgia, as part of a $72 million project. The Daesol Ausys Georgia manufacturing facility in West Point will produce luggage boards and luggage […]

June 27, 2023

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, mid-size and fast-growing metropolitan areas like Columbia, South Carolina have recently caught the attention of manufacturers. In the past year, there have been a variety of large economic development deals announced […]

June 12, 2023

Toyota North America has announced it is expanding its facility in York Township, Michigan, a project that is expected to generate a total capital investment of up to $47.7 million. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was joined for the announcement at Toyota’s […]

March 27, 2023

Three recently announced advanced manufacturing projects — one in the carbon fiber bicycle and two in the lithium-ion battery industries — will create a total of over $1.6 billion in investment and more than 700 jobs in Spartanburg, Chester, and […]

March 10, 2023

ADAS/AD applications are expected to grow with a CAGR 22-28 of 18%, to reach $8.7 billion in 2028. Cockpit applications are expected to grow with a CAGR22-28 of 5%, to reach $4.0 billion in 2028. Both applications are driving the […]

February 13, 2023

Ford announced today it will invest $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Michigan, which will add a second battery technology to Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The plant – dubbed BlueOval […]

January 31, 2023

Branded L-TOGL and measuring 9.9 x 11.8 x 2.3mm (right), the AEC-Q101-capable package is designed for up to 175°C, 100V, 400A, 750W, with minimum mosfet device Rds(on) around 300μΩ. This compares with 250A, 372W and ~740μΩ from the company’s existing […]

January 12, 2023

Micron Technologies’ announcement to invest $100 billion in semiconductor factory facilities in Clay, NY outside Syracuse over the next 20 years has been named Business Facilities’ Platinum 2022 Deal of the Year. The projects recognized with Gold, Silver, and Bronze […]

December 2, 2022

The “Global Electric Utility Vehicle Market by Vehicle Type, Application, Battery Type (Lead Acid, Lithium-Ion), Drive Type (2WD, 4WD, AWD), Propulsion (Pure Electric, Hybrid Electric), Seating Capacity (1-Seater, 2-Seater, >2-Seater) Region – Forecast to 2027” report has been added to […]

October 21, 2022

Qualified to AEC-Q200 Grade 3 (-40 to +85°C) and called the RFC0807BV series, they are 8.8mm in diameter, 7.5mm tall and have radial lead length options between 3.6 and 25mm. The inductors are “ideal for high-voltage and high-current battery management […]