The process of disassembling EV batteries is mostly a manual process. Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are trying to change that.

DETROIT—General Motors has created a new position and named Kurt Kelty vice president of batteries.

AI-based edge-learning streamlines complex battery and EV inspection tasks and separates scrap from suitable.

EDINBURGH—China’s growing dominance in the electric vehicle market will threaten foreign brands and spark global debate in 2024, according to a recent report by energy research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie.

BYHALIA, MS—Accelera by Cummins, a joint-venture between Cummins Inc., Daimler Truck North America and Paccar Inc., plans to build a battery factory here.

The Branson GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder offers greater power and downforce, which is essential for larger welds required for electric vehicles, batteries and energy storage systems.

BRIDGEPORT, CT—With $47.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, new EV battery manufacturer Nanoramic Laboratories will build its first major factory here. The factory could eventually employ 200 or more people.

WASHINGTON—A recent analysis claims that the United States has enough planned battery production capacity to supply all the electric vehicles expected to be sold in 2030.

VIDEO | In the debut episode of Assembly News Now, chief editor John Sprovieri talks about the new contract and how the UAW hopes to use that momentum to once again organize nonunion auto plants in the Southeast.

AMSTERDAM—Stellantis has agreed to partner with EV start-up Ample Inc. to integrate Ample’s modular battery swapping technology into Stellantis’ electric vehicles.