Did you know that the very first assembly line in the automotive industry dates all the way back to 1901? Olds Motor Works, now known as Oldsmobile, used this assembly line to mass-produce its brand-new Curved Dash. It was a huge success. That year, the automaker was able to sell more than 600 Curved Dashes. Within just 3 years,… Read more »
Month: April 2023
Understanding Modular Design and Production in the Auto Industry
In today’s world of auto manufacturing, a car or large SUV can need as many as 30,000 parts to become a whole vehicle. Once separate suppliers make all those parts, a car can take between 17 and 18 hours on the assembly line to complete. Now though, many automakers are rethinking their manufacturing tactics… Read more »
Automotive Technology: What to Know About Automatic Emergency Braking
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to be in your car and see driver after driver with a cell phone in their hand. In fact, 6% of fatal crashes in 2020 were related to distracted driving. Another 2% of fatal accidents were connected to drivers who were driving while drowsy. Cars that contain automatic emergency braking… Read more »