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USA Today
5 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York
General Motors commits $888 million to build next-gen V-8 engine in New York Show Caption Hide Caption General Motors: History, innovation, and legacy Learn about the rich history and notable innovations of General Motors, from its founding in 1908 to its leadership in electric and autonomous vehicle technology. Retooling for the next generation engine will take two years, the company said, meaning the fifth generation engine will continue to be produced in New York until 2027. The company needs to continue producing the older V-8 engine to address manufacturing issues currently under federal investigation. General Motors is investing $888 million in its New York propulsion assembly plant to produce the next generation V-8 engine, the company said May 27. GM said it is the automaker's largest ever investment in an engine plant and the latest adjustment to electric vehicle production. GM previously announced a $300 million investment to retool Tonawanda Propulsion near Buffalo, New York, to produce electric vehicle drive units. Outside New York, GM produces small block V-8 engines for its full-size trucks and SUVs at two other locations ― Flint, Michigan, and Toluca, Mexico, according to its website. Retooling for the next generation engine, its sixth, will take two years, the company said, meaning the fifth generation engine will continue to be produced in New York until 2027. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news release celebrating the investment that the project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs deemed at risk. The state plans to provide up to $16.96 million in tax credits in return for investment commitments. The announcement is the latest production change GM has made, often citing 'marketplace changes.' GM said April 23 that it planned to expand transmission production at its Toledo (Ohio) Propulsions Systems plant where it builds transmissions used in the Silverado and Sierra pickup trucks, while reducing electric drive unit production. More from GM: General Motors revamps credit card, changes GM Rewards program to add discounts The company also laid off 200 employees at its Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan, in April to ensure production will 'align with market dynamics.' Neither move was tariff-related, the company confirmed. Adds on investment in Michigan The investment announced May 27 builds on a $579 million commitment to construct the same engine in Flint. A company spokesman said in 2023 following that announcement that the transition requires significant changes to the assembly line. 'With all of the renovation work that needs to be done to prepare Flint Engine to build the company's sixth generation V-8 engine, GM will continue to produce Gen 5 V-8 engines for several years,' the spokesperson said. It is not unusual to have multiple plants produce the same engines given the advantages associated with streamlining production, according to Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions. GM builds its heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups at Flint Assembly. A spokesperson said engines produced in Buffalo feed vehicle production at Fort Wayne Assembly, Indiana; Arlington Assembly, Texas; Wentzville, Missouri; Oshawa, in Canada; Bowling Green, Kentucky, and overflow to Flint Assembly. The next generation Silverado is not expected to arrive before 2027, likely in line with the newest V-8 generation, Fiorani told the Detroit Free Press. 'Investments this large means those plants will be around for a while. You can't spend half a billion ― or nearly a billion ― on a plant and have it go away in a couple years,' he said. 'This guarantees production will continue for years, as it takes that much time for a return on that size of investment. We're likely to see V-8s well into the 2030s.' Already facing manufacturing issues In addition to adequate retooling time, there's another reason why GM will continue producing the fifth-generation V-8 for a while, Fiorani added: The company needs to continue producing the older V-8 engine to address manufacturing issues currently under investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. GM opted to voluntarily recall about 721,000 vehicles worldwide for defective internal engine parts ― the crankshaft and connecting rods ― damaged during the manufacturing process. Any vehicle engines that don't pass inspections at the dealership level will need to be replaced. Models impacted include Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevy Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL produced for 2021–24 model years. Jackie Charniga covers General Motors for the Free Press. Reach her at jcharniga@
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Turntide Gen 5 Battery Provides OEMs Faster Time-to-Market with Built-in Compliance
The high energy density and compact size provide flexibility and scalability across EV and hybrid vehicle applications Gen 5 Turntide NMC Battery Pack Range Gateshead, UK, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a leader of best-in-class electric motors, power electronics and energy storage, announced the availability of its EU-compliant Gen 5 NMC modular battery. The battery offers enhanced safety, reliability, and sustainability with high energy density in a low-profile form factor, giving OEMs greater flexibility for rapid integration and scalability for a range of applications. Navigating Compliance Amid Soaring Battery Demand & E.U. Regulatory Changes With global battery demand set to quadruple by 2030 and new E.U. battery regulations in effect, OEMs must comply in critical areas such as durability, thermal propagation and fire safety, recycling, and product transparency to avoid delays from regulatory setbacks. The Gen 5 battery meets these needs head-on, accelerating the path to faster production. Compliance with E.U. regulations, some of the strictest in the world, means the Gen 5 is one of the safest, most reliable batteries available Versatility Allows Gen 5 Battery to Adapt Across Industries The Gen 5 battery's modular, scalable design makes it ideal for a wide range of applications. The high gravimetric and volumetric energy density means it is more efficient, and it allows for flexible, space-saving installation in verticals such as construction, industrial, AGV, agriculture, and military. Additional features include: CE, UN38.3, ECE-R100.3 standards that meet international regulatory and safety compliance. Modular, scalable design from 4.5 kWh (100 Ah) or 6.8 kWh (150 Ah) or connect multiple battery packs (up to 18 total, max 9 in series) to increase total energy storage for custom voltage and capacity. Securely mountable in 3-axis Separate BCU (battery control unit) for greater flexibility, ease of installation and simplified serviceability. Proven lifecycle with more than 3,000 cycles with 85% capacity retention, the battery features an IP66-rated weatherproof aluminum case offering excellent protection for reliable energy storage. 'OEMs are under pressure to accelerate the development and deployment of electric vehicles,' said Steve Hornyak, CEO, Turntide. 'Our regulation-ready Gen 5 battery is designed for immediate integration, helping OEMs accelerate their path to production in a market that demands safety, transparency, and reliability at every stage of the battery lifecycle.' Building on the momentum of its AF430S axial flux motor, Turntide continues to accelerate electrification with a suite of OEM-ready technologies. Redefining power and efficiency in a compact form, the AF430S axial flux motor, launched in mid-April, delivers high performance and continuous torque in demanding applications from electric vehicles and construction equipment to military, marine and high-speed transportation. Now, Turntide complements that innovation with its regulation-ready battery designed for rapid integration. Together these solutions offer a cost-effective, adaptable, and scalable path to electrification without requiring major vehicle redesigns or compromising performance. For more information on Turntide products, visit Note: Turntide will exhibit at Stand 6-A68 during The Battery Show in Stuttgart, Germany. During the event, the team will give Tech Tours of the Gen 5 Battery and the AF430S axial flux motor. If you'd like to schedule a personal tour, email us at Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for anything that moves. Turntide Technologies operates in North America, the U.K., and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. Attachment Gen 5 Turntide NMC Battery Pack Range CONTACT: Lori Ditoro Turntide Technologies 205-492-4256
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs May Bottleneck Gen 5 SSDs
It seems that Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs have a design issue that can cause some latency when using Gen 5 SSDs. The SSD Review noticed that it wasn't getting anywhere near 14GB/s when plugging SSDs into the M.2 slots of Intel Z890-based motherboards. After significant testing and checking in with Intel, The SSD Review narrowed the suspect list to the CPU—when the SSD is plugged into the M.2 slot. The latency is dramatic: 12GB/s sequential read speeds have been the norm for the SSD reviewer with Core Ultra 200S CPUs in the test bench. Random write speeds are apparently lower than expected, too. Kudos go to Intel for responding to The SSD Review. It pointed out that the die-to-die path on its CPU is a little longer for Gen 5 memory than for other PCIe lanes. 'Intel can confirm that the PCIe Lanes 21 to 24 Gen5 root port on Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors may exhibit increased latencies compared to the PCIe Lanes 1 to 16 Gen5 root ports, owing to a longer die-to-die data path,' Intel noted to The SSD Review. 'However, any variations are contingent upon the specific workload and the capabilities of the PCIe endpoint device.' Credit: Intel As Tom's Hardware notes, Raptor Lake doesn't appear to suffer the same problem. The SSD Review tested the issue with Micron Pro and Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs on its test bench with Arrow Lake and Raptor Lake setups. The different CPU/motherboard combos highlighted the problem: The Raptor Lake setup logged 14.3GB/s, while the Arrow Lake setup landed at 12.3GB/s. That's not what you want to see from newer, more advanced hardware. That's an annoying problem, for sure, but you can circumvent it by picking up a PCIe add-in card instead of an M.2 card. The SSD Review had no problem getting full speeds from the PCIe 5.0 lane. And, although we're generally loathe to take the 'grin and bear it' approach, it may be the easiest path for you if you already have Gen 5 memory in an M.2 slot on an Intel Z890 board. After all, as The SSD Review points out, even at 12GB/s, the setup provides much faster speeds than a rig with Gen 4 speeds. If you have been using your PC without complaint until now, there's really no need to make a change.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sandisk WD Hits a Blistering 14,900MBps With PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD
Gamers have a new Gen 5 SSD to consider for their next upgrade. Sandisk released its WD_Black SN8100 NVMe SSD, which, it claims, offers sequential write speeds up to 14,900MBps. Sandisk says that its new drive is the fastest PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD in the world. That appears to be the case, but just by a smidge. The Sandisk WD_Black SN8100 just beats out the Samsung 9100 Pro, which offers read speeds of 14,800MBps. Credit: Sandisk It will be interesting to see how Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors handle the WD_Black SN8100. As we noted recently, The SSD Review encountered some latency issues when testing 14,000MBps memory with Intel's high-performance CPUs. The SSD Review tried different SSD modules and brands with the same results, suggesting that all SSDs might have reduced read times when paired with those CPUs. More testing will need to be done before that's clear, though. Beyond the blistering 14,900MBps sequential read speeds, the SN8100 also offers 11,000MBps sequential write speeds and random write speeds of 2.3 million IOPs. (That random write speed is for the 2TB and 4TB versions.) Sandisk offers the SSDs with or without the heatsink for different users and needs, but gamers will want to snag it with the heatsink. The passive WD_Black heatsink has customizable RGB lighting. That's a nice touch for the sizeable chunk of gamers who dig LED lights in their PCs. It's worth noting that Sandisk is marketing the SSD for high-performance PCs and various AI uses, in addition to gamers. Sandisk already has models available at 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB, with a whopping 8TB model coming 'later this year.' It'll be tempting to wait for that 8TB version, but with the 4TB module coming in at an MSRP of $569.99, you can expect the larger model to be a budget-buster for many prospective buyers.
