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ITHACA, NY—Engineers at Cornell University are using advanced mathematics to determine the best places to locate electric vehicle charging stations.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Stellantis recently unveiled a $30 million wind tunnel at its research and technical center here that will be used to improve the aerodynamics of electric vehicles.

TOKYO—Honda 0 Series is the automaker’s new approach to electric vehicle development, which is focusing on the theme of “thin, light and wise.”

MANNHEIM, Germany—Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun assembling a key component of its new eActros 600 long-haul truck at its factory here.

RESTON, VA—The U.S. Geological Survey has discovered a large deposit of lithium located beneath southwestern Arkansas.

LISLE, IL—A new report from Molex LLC examines the challenges of transitioning from traditional 12- to 48-volt automotive electrical architectures.

PARIS—The 90th edition of the Mondial de l'Auto currently underway here features a special exhibit that offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the electric car production process.

LOS ANGELES—Tesla Inc. unveiled its much-anticipated Robotaxi and Robovan autonomous concept vehicles last night at a Hollywood movie studio backlot.

TANNER, AL—Alabama is building a state-of-the-art training center here to equip workers with the skills needed for electric vehicle production.

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Dürr has introduced a new iteration of its GigaCoater system for automated manufacturing of battery electrodes.