VANCOUVER, BC—ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. plans to build an assembly plant in Mesa, AZ, to produce its Solo electric car.

ARaymond has introduced a new series of quick connectors that meet German VDA automotive quality standards. Used for heating and cooling lines, including thermal regulation of battery packs in electric and hybrid vehicles, the new VDA Low-Push Quick Connectors can be easily integrated into thermal management systems.

DETROIT—Visteon Corp. has unveiled a wireless battery management system to monitor battery packs continuously.

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

BICESTER, UK — British electric van manufacturer Arrival, which has recently won a major order from logistics giant UPS, has taken on a new production site here.