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PRINCENTON, IN—The mechanized loom that inspired the late Toyota executive Taiichi Ohno to formulate the principles of lean manufacturing is on display at automaker’s assembly plant here.

MEXICO CITY—Automotive supplier GKN is planning to spend $100 million in Mexico over the next three years to expand driveshaft manufacturing.

WALTHAM, MA—A123 Systems has unveiled a new lithium ion battery technology, the Nanophosphate EXT, which will enable the pack to operate at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal management.

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico—Nissan’s automotive assembly plant here is powered by natural gas from a nearby landfill.

PULASKI, TN—Automotive supplier Magneti Marelli is planning to locate a new lighting assembly line inside its existing factory here.

LANSING, MI—GM has already hired 460 of the 600 workers it will need for a new second shift at its assembly plant here.

DIXON, CA—Altec Industries Inc. has opened a new, $5.5 million assembly plant here. The energy-efficient facility, which employs more than 300 employees, makes specialty vehicles for electric utilities and other industries.

NEW YORK—Ford, Caterpillar and Johnson Controls were among the manufacturers named by U.S. News as America’s Most Connected Companies.

LAFAYETTE, IN—Subaru’s assembly plant here has earned ISO 50001 certification for energy efficiency.

JACKSON, MS—The UAW is stepping up efforts to organize workers at Nissan’s automotive assembly plant here.