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

SANTA CRUZ, CA— Joby Aviation has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Marina, California, doubling its aircraft production capacity across a newly scaled 435,500-square-foot site.

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.

ABU DHABI—Archer Aviation completed the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft today at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. 

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.

CHICAGO—Tesla Inc. produces the “most American” vehicle, according to a recent study by Cars.com that analyzed where cars were assembled.

DETROIT—Detroit Manufacturing Systems and Kinetyc, its advanced manufacturing division, are building a 24-foot-long electric boat for Voltaic Marine.