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BREMEN, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials have developed a process for optimizing battery management systems in electric vehicles.

Assembly processes that were once relatively mundane, such as windshield installation, now require more effort and precision.

AI and 3D vision technologies ensure quality at BorgWarner assembly plant.

SAN FRANCISCO— Lucid, Nuro and Uber have formed a strategic partnership that will create a robotaxi ride-hailing system.

DE SOTO, KS—Panasonic Energy Co. has opened a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery factory here.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—When BMW's new assembly plant here ramps up production later this year, it will feature a cutting-edge quality management system.

TROY, MI—Plug-in hybrid vehicles tend to have more defects than their battery electric counterparts, according to a recent study conducted by J.D. Power.

PHILADELPHIA—Engineers at Drexel University have developed a benchtop tool that enables automakers and suppliers to get a better look at the electrochemical and mechanical functions of EV batteries.

ESSLINGEN, Germany—Cellcentric, a joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has begun pilot production of fuel cell systems for heavy trucks at its assembly plant here.

Hyundai Motor Group's new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ellabell, Georgia held its grand opening earlier this year. The factory will produce electric and hybrid vehicles under the Hyundai, Genesis and Kia nameplates.