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Audi Prepares to Assemble Next-Generation E-Motors in Hungary

February 12, 2021

GYOR, Hungary—Engineers at Audi AG’s factory here are preparing new assembly lines that will mass-produce next-generation electric traction motors.

Kongsberg Maritime Unveils Advanced AUV

February 12, 2021

KONGSBERG, Norway—Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled the next generation of its advanced autonomous underwater vehicle.

New Skateboard EV Platform Is Aimed at Niche Manufacturers

February 5, 2021

SAINT COLUMB MAJOR, England—Watt Electric Vehicle Co. has developed a lightweight modular platform for niche manufacturers that want to produce electric vehicles.

Volkswagen Begins Recycling EV Batteries

February 5, 2021

SALZGITTER, Germany—Volkswagen AG has opened a plant here that is dedicated to recycling electric car batteries.

Ford Ups Its AV/EV Ante to $29 Billion

February 5, 2021

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $29 billion to develop and produce autonomous and electric vehicles during the next five years.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Poised for Record Sales in 2021

February 5, 2021

SANTA MONICA, CA—Electric vehicle sales in the United States are poised to hit their highest level on record in 2021, according to Edmunds Inc.

New Flyer Unveils Automated Transit Bus

February 4, 2021

ST. CLOUD, MN—New Flyer of America Inc. has unveiled an automated transit bus called the Xcelsior AV.

Meritor to Supply Electric Drivetrain to Volta Trucks

February 4, 2021

LONDON—Meritor Inc. plans to supply drivetrain components to Volta Trucks Ltd., a Swedish startup company.

California, New York Lead the EV Charge

February 3, 2021

WASHINGTON—Several U.S. states are taking comprehensive steps to help enable residents and businesses to use and charge electric vehicles, but other have done little to reduce barriers, according to a new report released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.