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Schaeffler introducing 4in1 electric axles for EVs

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In the future, Schaeffler will supply beam axles to automobile manufacturers, particularly in North America. Heat is a scarce and valuable resource in electric cars, which do not have the waste heat from internal combustion engines for heating the interior, for example. Axles like these are more than two meters wide.

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Toshiba to Supply Electric Drive Motors to Ford Staring in 2012; Expanding Manufacturing Capacity in US

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Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications. Toshiba Transportation Systems.

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Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

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Enovix will use the bulk of the funds to complete its Fremont, California high-volume battery production facility, where about 75% of the equipment and processes are identical to standard pouch lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Enovix expects to supply the EV market within 5 years.

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Panasonic and Tesla expand supply agreement for Li-ion cells; nearly 2 billion through 2017

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Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors have expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will now supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. —Tesla Quarterly Report (10Q) for quarter ending 30 June 2013.

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Stellantis production affected by cyberattack on Chinese supplier

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Multiple car brands under Stellantis were affected by a cyberattack on Chinese supplier, Yanfeng International Automotive Co. Yanfeng supplies automobile manufacturers with car parts including electronics, seats, interiors, and other components. The legacy automaker is a shareholder of Leapmotor after investing €1.5

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Dark Secrets at The Heart EV Supply chain We Often Fail to Address

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So that’s cleared up but there is one more area that has been overlooked which is the pollution involved with the supply chain of EVs. EV Supply chain and Pollution. Despite the above-discussed issues, the magnitude of supply-chain emissions is rarely discussed. The Weight Dynamics. The Real Problem. Addressing The issues.

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. The brand’s small-car models and a crossover model in the compact segment will be available to choose from with conventional internal combustion engines.

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