Electrification

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NORMAL, IL—Rivian Automotive Inc. is constructing a supplier park in near its assembly plant here. The electric vehicle manufacturer expects key suppliers to locate in the park, which will make delivery of parts and materials to the plant more efficient.

TUCSON, AZ—Sion Power, a manufacturer of lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, has installed a new large-format battery cell production line at its assembly plant here. 

LEMANS, France—Some of the fastest electric motorcycles on earth will take on the legendary road racing circuit here this weekend during the inaugural round of the 2025 MotoE world championship.

GAYDON, England—Engineers at JLR are finding new ways to reuse production tools and equipment as the automaker converts facilities to make battery-powered vehicles.

MIAMI—Formula 1 cars made out of Lego bricks were the talk of the track at yesterday’s grand prix motor race here.

DANVILLE, VA—RBW EV Cars, a British manufacturer of electric sports cars, has begun construction of a new assembly plant here, its first in the United States. 

TROY, MI—Slate Auto plans to build a small, bare bones, customizable electric truck that will cost less than $20,000.

MILWAUKEE—Harley-Davidson has unveiled two models that are based on its LiveWire brand’s standard S2 platform, but come equipped with law enforcement-ready upgrades.

Thermal interface materials are designed to dissipate heat to ensure the reliable operation of electric vehicles.

System automatically dispenses, cures and inspects formed-in-place gaskets.