Austin Weber

LAS VEGAS—University teams from around the world recently competed in a head-to-head race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the Indy Autonomous Challenge.

WASHINGTON—According to a new study by the Environmental Defense Fund, the majority of new EV manufacturing activity is located in 10 states.

LAS VEGAS—Aptera Motors Corp. has unveiled its much-anticipated solar-powered vehicle at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show here.

NEW YORK—According to Statistica Inc., BYD Auto Co. has surpassed Tesla Inc., to become the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles.

LAS VEGAS—Engineers at Mahle have developed new thermal management technology that was inspired by nature, including a battery cooling plate and a bionic fan.

Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a way to precisely determine the health of batteries by only using small amounts of electrical current.

CAMBRIDGE, England—According to a recent study by IDTechEx, autonomous and electric vehicle applications will drive demand for copper over the next decade.

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a voluntary national framework for the evaluation and oversight of certain vehicles equipped with automated driving systems.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are planning to join forces to compete in the fast-changing automotive landscape.

COVINGTON, GA—Archer Aviation Inc. has received a certificate of occupancy for its new 400,000-square-foot assembly plant here.