FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany—ZF has developed an electric motor for cars and trucks that does not require magnets.

Engineers must balance batteries and drivetrains with charging systems and weight distribution.

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy has unveiled a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to electric vehicles.

SODERTALJE, Sweden—Engineers at Scania Group have developed a solar-powered semi truck.  

GLASGOW, Scotland--Digital displays on the exteriors of self-driving cars could help cyclists and pedestrians stay safe.

TROY, MI—While automakers continue to introduce new EVs, public vehicle charging infrastructure has not kept pace, claims a new study by J.D. Power.

KERNERSVILLE, NC—Deere & Co. will build a 115,000-square-foot assembly plant here to increase production of its Kreisel Electric brand of batteries and charging equipment electric tractors and off-road vehicles.

TROY, MI—The 2024 Polestar 2 recently received the Altair Enlighten Award for sustainability and lightweighting advancements.

RALEIGH, NC—VinFast recently held a groundbreaking ceremony here for its new EV assembly plant.

JOLIET, IL—Lion Electric Co. recently celebrated the official opening of a 900,000-square-foot facility here that will assemble battery-powered school buses and trucks.