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As Ford faces electric vehicle challenges, it unleashes a powerhouse of hybrid models, winning applause from hybrid enthusiasts worldwide. The hybrid hype surges, challenging the automotive landscape as they embrace dual technology. #ford #news #ev #hybridmodels #automotive #transportation #technology #supplychain #business #tech #logistics #work #transport

Mercedes-Benz has updated its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, initially set three years ago, with new targets for the upcoming decade. The company now projects that electrified vehicles, including hybrids, will constitute 50% of its sales by 2030, revising the earlier forecast of achieving this milestone by 2025. Despite this adjustment, Mercedes-Benz remains committed to advancing electrification in its product lineup, emphasizing adaptation to market conditions. Furthermore, investor presentations indicate that the cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles is not expected to match that of internal combustion engine models within this decade. #MercedesBenz #EVStrategy #Electrification #AutomotiveIndustry

The surge of new battery-electric vehicles is reshaping the landscape for future models. Pete Holdmann from ZF Group's Chassis Solutions division highlights a key trend: the rise of rear-wheel steering, driven by the shift to e-mobility. EVs like the Mercedes-Benz AG EQE are adopting this system to enhance agility and maneuverability. ZF is responding to the soaring demand by expanding production lines in Mexico and China. Why the shift? With longer wheelbases to accommodate larger battery systems, EVs risk losing agility. Rear-wheel steering solves this by enhancing maneuverability, especially in tight spaces. ZF's Active Kinematics Control technology facilitates this, already integrated into over 1.64 million units since 2013. As Holdmann projects, the market for rear-wheel steering systems is set to double, reaching €300 million in two years. This innovation isn't new, but its adoption is gaining momentum, with models like the Mercedes S-Class and Ford F-150 embracing it. Suppliers like Continental and Magna International are also vying in this space. #ElectricVehicles #AutomotiveInnovation #RearWheelSteering

My prediction: by 2035 electric-powered cars production will stop and we’ll go back to combustion engine, hybrids, and hydrogen-powered prototypes.  https://lnkd.in/eCKV4767

While many legacy OEMs struggle to shift ICE factories to EV production, BMW Group is giving a masterclass on agility at scale. Over the last century, the BMW Plant in Munich has gone from from manufacturing aircraft engines, to ICE automobile construction, to EVs. In 2015, the first plug-in hybrid models, the BMW 3 Series, were manufactured on the same production line as internal combustion engine vehicles in Munich. In 2021, the BMW i4 became the first all-electric vehicle to be produced on the same production line. Today, every second vehicle that rolls off the production line is a fully electric vehicle. From the end of 2027, the Munich plant will be the first site in BMWs global production network to manufacture exclusively all-electric vehicles. The curtains will fall on the ICE era of the Munich plant, 75 years after the launch of the BMW 501 in 1952. To prepare for the production of the Neue Klasse, BMWs next generation fully electric vehicles, the company is investing €650-million in the plant. Four new buildings including a new vehicle assembly line, logistics area, and body shop are currently under construction. Despite the interruption of construction work, 1,000 cars roll off the production line every day. Takeaway: The Munich plant is an excellent example of BMWs ability to adapt at scale. Last year six all-electric models went into production. At the same time, BMWs Munich plant set a production record, proving that it can simultaneously shift its product mix and operate efficiently. Source: https://lnkd.in/ge24f2Hx #EV #batteries #BMW

Ford is innovating in the electric vehicle (EV) sector with a new Ultium-like powertrain, suitable for diverse vehicle types. This versatile platform, supporting various performance levels and vehicle designs, signifies a major leap in EV technology. Set for a 2025 launch, it promises enhanced flexibility and efficiency, marking a significant step forward in Ford's EV strategy. https://lnkd.in/d_8dRP6d #FordEV #UltiumPowertrain #ElectricVehicles #EVInnovation #AutoIndustry #SustainableTransport #FutureMobility #EVTechnology #ElectricPickup #SoftwareUpdatableEVs #AutomotiveAdvancement #DigitalEra #ExplorerEV #EuropeanMarket #2025Launch #JimFarley #EVMobility #VehicleFlexibility

As the industry shifts to #electrification, new entrants that focus solely on EVs may have the upper hand over traditional automakers. As Envorso’s Steve Tengler put it in a panel discussion at SAE #WCX2024: “Some automakers ‘had a cleaner sheet to start with. Some are trying to clean sheet on the fly, kind of like threading your sewing machine while it's running." Read more in an article from Automotive News recapping the panel discussion: https://hubs.la/Q02tBZ120

What is the latest when it comes to manufacturing electric vehicles? We are looking at lighter, safer, and more durable seat belts for automotive electric vehicles. Seating manufacturers are experiencing an increase in demand as electric vehicles become increasingly popular. This piece discusses how we can create safer seat belts for future vehicles. For more information on electric vehicles, continue here: https://bit.ly/449T5t5 #Engineers #EV #ElectricVehicles

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 Mercedes-Benz AG Mercedes-Benz has engineered a new powertrain that aims to revolutionize vehicle efficiency. Developed to push the limits of production models, as previewed in the Vision EQXX concept car, the next-generation electric drive system raises the bar for the brand and automakers across the globe. As demonstrated in the EQXX, the powertrain is chock-full of advances that deliver solutions to the main sticking points consumers have with battery-electric vehicles: charging speed and range. The drive system will be housed within the new Mercedes Modular Architecture in the future CLA Class vehicles. "The Concept CLA Class is the forerunner for an entirely new all-electric segment of entry-level vehicles at Mercedes-Benz. The range will comprise a total of four new models—a four-door coupé, a shooting brake and two stunning SUVs—each with significantly elevated product substance," said Ola Källenius, chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. #NewsweekDisruptors Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVCdBxCr