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Electric Drivetrains

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automotive-industry2 years ago

The Disruption of EVs on the Auto Supply Chain and Car Parts Suppliers

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is disrupting the traditional auto supply chain, with revenues for internal combustion engines and related parts expected to decline while those for electric drivetrains and batteries are projected to rise significantly. Automakers are adopting new manufacturing methods like giga casting to produce parts more efficiently. While larger suppliers are spinning off or winding down their internal combustion divisions, smaller suppliers face challenges in making the transition due to limited capital. The evolving supply chain presents opportunities for innovation and creativity in the industry.

automotive2 years ago

Dodge's Last Hemi V-8 Challenger Aims for World's Fastest Production Car Title.

Dodge has unveiled its final gas-powered muscle car, the Challenger SRT Demon 170, which will be the brand's last model to feature the Hemi V-8 engine before it starts putting fully electric drivetrains in its muscle cars. The Demon 170 is the quickest, fastest, and most powerful muscle car in the world, with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine that can pump out 1,025 horsepower and 945 ft lbs of torque. Dodge plans to build just 3,000 examples of its final Hemi-powered muscle car, which will go into production this July and will start at $96,666.