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Stellantis, LG Energy to Form Joint Venture for Battery Assembly in North America

October 19, 2021

AMSTERDAM—Stellantis and LG Energy Solution are forming a joint venture to assemble battery cells and modules for North America.

Ford to Invest $7 Billion in New EV Factories

September 27, 2021

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is investing more than $11 billion to create two huge new electric vehicle manufacturing complexes in Kentucky and Tennessee.

GM Reveals Next-Gen EV Motors

September 22, 2021

DETROIT—General Motors has developed three new motors that will power its growing stable of electric vehicles.

Ford to Boost EV Assembly Plant Investments

September 20, 2021

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is investing an additional $250 million at three Detroit-area factories to meet growing demand for its much-anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup truck.

Wright Electric to Begin Testing Aviation-Grade Motor

September 17, 2021

ALBANY, NY—Wright Electric Inc. has unveiled a 2-megawatt electric motor for use in aerospace applications.

Toyota to Invest Big in Batteries

September 15, 2021

NAGOYA, Japan—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to invest $14 billion in EV technology by 2030.

Electric Motor Features Printed Components

September 15, 2021

COVENTRY, England—Engineers at the Manufacturing Technology Centre here are developing an electric motor that features major components made with additive manufacturing technology.

Schaeffler and Mobileye Unveil Scalable AV Platform

September 13, 2021

MUNICH—Schaeffler AG and Mobileye unveiled a modular rolling chassis at the IAA Mobility show here that features a self-driving system.

Mercedes-Benz EV Concept Features Brain-Computer Interface

September 13, 2021

MUNICH—During the IAA Mobility show here, Mercedes-Benz displayed its battery-powered VISION AVTR concept vehicle, which features a brain-controlled interface.