Austin Weber

Schneider Electric’s facility in Lexington, KY, holds the distinction of being named both the Assembly Plant of the Year and a Lighthouse factory.

The BattChallenge tasks 12 universities, along with their vocational school partners, to design, build, test and integrate an advanced lithium-ion battery into a Stellantis electric vehicle.

STAMFORD, CT—By 2027, many next-generation EVs will be cheaper to mass produce than comparable ICE vehicles, claims a new report by Gartner Inc.

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Rapid expansion in the electric traction motor market is on the horizon, driven by growing demand for e-axles and evolving technologies.

DOVER, OH—Schaeffler AG plans to build a $230 million assembly plant here to produce e-axles and other transmission components for electric vehicles.

Two recipients of the Assembly Plant of the Year award (Ford and Kenworth) are using state-of-the-art tools and technology to produce electric vehicles.

Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The company has been a pillar of manufacturing activity in the Seattle area since 1923, operating out of a series of four different local factories, including its current flagship plant in Renton.

CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co.’s factory here opened its doors 100 years ago this week.

Here’s a brief look at the diverse facilities that have received the Assembly Plant of the Year award.

CUPERTINO, CA—Apple has decided to pull the plug on its much anticipated electric car project.