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Arrival EV News
A company called Arrival is partnering with UPS on EV Delivery Vans, with some interesting features:
– Instead of steel or aluminum, the vehicle body is made of thermoplastic and glass fibers
– The plastic panels are part of Arrival’s broader strategy to build vehicles inside 300,000-square-foot
“microfactories,” Yeah, it’s a delivery van, but this sounds a bit familiar, no?
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-fleets/electric-delivery-vans-set-to-surge-in-the-us
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Arrival EV News
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The big difference between Arrival’s manufacturing plan and Aptera’s is Arrival seeks to build a whole lot more than just a delivery van. In fact, I would suspect when they start manufacturing in their pilot micro-factory, they’ll at least make a call on the folks in San Diego suggesting they might set up an Aptera ‘line’ … The video posted says plainly they think they can build a whole lot of different things including, presumably with their robotic part pickers, several things at the same time because of their ‘wonderful software.’
The cool thing about the Aptera assembly is it doesn’t need any of the big robotic machines as its assembly is centered on human assemblers using hand assembly.
Who’s to say, though, whether the factory layout of Arrival’s plant, if it is open in say, Toledo, wouldn’t get a contract to boost Aptera production by 5,000.
I do wonder if robots could ‘install’ a vinyl wrap on identical Apterae more efficiently than an artisan which is like still thinking Kasparov could beat Big Blue.
I’m also guessing Arrival is ditching a paint shop in its microfactory plans as well.
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There’s also an edison solar van and truck supposedly coming 2023. Supposed to be able to charge between 25-35miles of range per day.
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In a dramatic turn of events, UK-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Arrival has filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of a decade-long journey that saw the company’s valuation soar to $13 billion without ever delivering a single vehicle to market.
The announcement came as a shock to many, with the once-promising startup failing to meet production goals and eventually being delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange after its shares plummeted by an astounding 99.9%.
Founded in 2015, Arrival set out to revolutionize the transportation industry by designing and manufacturing large electric vans, buses, and cars tailored specifically for ride-hailing companies. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the company aimed to address the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Arrival’s unique approach to vehicle production, which involved using modular components and microfactories, garnered significant attention and investment. The company’s ambitious plans even caught the eye of UPS, which placed an order for 10,000 electric vans in 2020.
However, despite the initial hype and promising partnerships, Arrival struggled to bring its electric vehicles to fruition. The company cited various challenges, including supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and increasing competition in the rapidly evolving EV market.
As Arrival enters bankruptcy proceedings, the future of its 170 employees in the UK remains uncertain. The company has appointed EY to find a buyer for its assets, which will be sold to benefit creditors.
This unfortunate outcome serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with investing in emerging technologies and the challenges faced by startups in the highly competitive EV industry.”
Arrival’s Electric Vehicle Dreams Collapse: A Billion-Dollar Start… (bnnbreaking.com)