TOULOUSE, France-The Qatar Airways order makes it the largest customer for Airbus’ answer to the soon-to-launch Boeing 787 Dreamliner. MORE

Renewable Energy Will Power Renewable Energy Plant CARDIFF, Wales-A planned solar panel plant that will run entirely on solar power. MORE

JAKARTA, Indonesia-Indonesian policymakers are saying they want Chinese auto manufacturers to produce cars in Indonesia, not just sell them. MORE

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia-Toyota Motor Co. has begun recruiting workers for its new automotive assembly plant in Russia. MORE

GLENVIEW, IL-Illinois Tool Works Inc. has acquired Tregaskiss Welding Products (Windsor, Ontario), a manufacturer of robotic and semiautomatic MIG welding torches and peripherals.

NEW DEHLI, India-In India, General Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co., Volkswagen AG and half a dozen other companies plan to spend at least $6.6 billion on new factories in the next few years to cash in on the nation's auto lust. MORE

ANN ARBOR, MI-North American robotics companies enjoyed a 12 percent increase in new orders in the first quarter of 2007, according to a report by Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

MUMBAI, India-Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors will launch a new line of trucks in 2008 with an eye toward the Asian market. MORE

SEOUL, South Korea-Long renowned for its shipbuilding and construction project prowess, Korea is also becoming a leader in solar power technology. MORE

COLUMBUS, MS-After months of speculation, Paccar has selected a location for its new $400 million powertrain manufacturing facility and technology center. MORE