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GENEVA, Switzerland—The World Intellectual Property Organization has released an international patent application from Tesla Inc. for a “Modular Vehicle Architecture for Assembly Vehicles.”

BMW engineers recently conducted a test with humanoid robots at its assembly plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Ultrasonic welding joins copper sleeves to aluminum bus bars to facilitate assembly with threaded fasteners.

New products include a form-in-place gasket material for EVs and adhesives for medical device assembly.

NEW YORK—According to a new study conducted by ABI Research, BYD Auto Co. is the top electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, just ahead of Tesla Inc.

New technology shows promise for joining dissimilar materials without fasteners or adhesive and without damaging either part.

Volvo Cars has been producing gas-powered vehicles in Ridgeville, SC, since 2018. Now, the factory is assembling two new electric SUVs: the Volvo EX90 and the Polestar 3.

PFMEA ensures that the prototype parts from the assembly line meet quality expectations, thereby maturing the manufacturing processes.

Multiple robots and servo-driven clamps provide flexibility for high-volume production.

WASHINGTON—Law firm Wiley Rein LLP has filed trade petitions against Chinese manufacturers of golf carts and other vehicles on behalf of the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.