CASA GRANDE, AZ — Construction has begun at Lucid Motor’s Arizona manufacturing facility that will be dedicated to the production of the Lucid Motors Air electric sedan. According to the company, production will begin in late 2020.

CHATTANOOGA, TN—Volkswagen of America has started construction on its $800 million electric vehicle production facility here that will include battery pack assembly.

IRVINE, CA—Auto parts manufacturer Wanxiang America has acquired the assets of bankrupt electric carmaker Fisker Automotive for $149.2 million.

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DETROIT—U.S. sales of plug-in electric vehicles are expected to reach about 1.8 million units by 2020, according to a new report by Pike Research.