FELLBACH, Germany—Mahle GmbH has opened a new 3 million euro test facility here to develop e-axles and e-drive units for a wide range or electric and hybrid vehicles.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Engineers at Volvo Cars here are developing electric motors for use in the company’s next-generation vehicles.

ABB has integrated the Baldor Electric Co. into its global brand as a part of its Next Level initiative. A member of the ABB group for more than seven years, Baldor Electric is now known as ABB.

ROSSLYN, VA—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published a new standard for motors and generators. The standard conveys information concerning performance, safety, test, construction and manufacture of AC and DC motors and generators.