GENEVA, Switzerland—The World Intellectual Property Organization has released an international patent application from Tesla Inc. for a “Modular Vehicle Architecture for Assembly Vehicles.”

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Benteler Group’s Holon division plans to build a factory here that will assemble autonomous shuttles.

NEW YORK—According to a new study conducted by ABI Research, BYD Auto Co. is the top electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, just ahead of Tesla Inc.

OAK RIDGE, TN—Engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible, solid-state electrolyte that may double energy storage for next-generation electric vehicles and portable electronic devices.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Stellantis has hired Tim Fallon to head up its manufacturing operations in North America.

NORTHBROOK, IL—UL Solutions Inc. recently opened a battery research facility in Auburn Hills, MI.

TROY, MI—Bridgestone and General Motors are both recipients of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award for sustainability and lightweighting advancements.

LOS ANGELES—The Petersen Automotive Museum has unveiled a new display entitled “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles.” 

SOUTH PASADENA, CA—The local police department here has become the first first law enforcement agency in the United States to replace its fleet of gasoline-powered squad cars with electric vehicles.

BUFFALO, WV---Toyota Motor Co.’s power train assembly plant here has ramped up production of a fifth-generation hybrid transaxle that will be used in Camry and Corolla Cross vehicles.