Austin Weber

SAN ANTONIO, TX—Engineers at the Southwest Research Institute and Southern Methodist University are developing solid-state battery technology for electric vehicle applications.

TORRANCE, CA—American Honda Motor Co. has recalled almost 4,000 late-model sport utility vehicles due to a fastening snafu.

DETROIT—Automakers around the world are entering a new chapter, faced with supply chain uncertainty and trade risks, according to a recent study by AlixPartners.

CLEVELAND—A historic factory here that once built huge material handling machines is being redeveloped by a modular housing manufacturer.

TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here.

WASHINGTON—General Motors and Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently received top honors in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition sponsored by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.

WASHINGTON—The Alliance for American Manufacturing has compiled a list of “made in USA” products to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.

In honor of the country’s 250th birthday, here’s a brief look at 25 people who were responsible for breakthroughs and innovations that helped U.S. manufacturers grow and thrive.

HAYWARD, CA—Zoox Inc. recently unveiled the next-generation version of the driverless ridehailing vehicle that it plans to assemble at its factory here.

LONDON—Shell has unveiled a concept EV that features an innovative thermal management system and an ultra-fast charging capability.