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Lowering the automotive industry’s environmental impact requires far more than minimizing vehicles’ carbon emissions. Manufacturers that prioritize automotive sustainability also consider reducing energy demands during production. For example, how does welding affect the environment? Welding process choices can play a significant role in lessening energy consumption and other environmental concerns in manufacturing. EWI Senior Technology...

Electric vehicle battery pack covers have usually been made of steel or aluminum. Now there are polymer and polymer composite materials that can be used for battery boxes and contribute to both lightweighting and performance. These options are covered in Next Generation Battery Pack Housing – Materials, Processing, and Design, an article written by EWI...

View the e-book now! Is the U.S. trucking industry ready for electromobility? How much progress has been made to date to address the manufacturing challenges of electric and hybrid trucks for interstate transport? What advances are on the horizon? And how can heavy vehicle manufacturers take advantage of these new innovations and technologies? These questions...