GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Engineers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a structural battery that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor and load-bearing material.

PALM BEACH, FL—Navier, a start-up boat builder, plans to build a 27-foot-long electric craft that uses hydrofoil technology to reduce drag and ensure a smooth ride over choppy water.

COLUMBUS, OH—Engineers at EWI are using resistance spot welding and pulsed arc welding to address quality issues relating to battery pack foils.

WOLFSBURG, Germany—The Volkswagen Group plans to build six large battery factories in Europe by the end of this decade.

ROSSLYN, VA—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published a new standard that addresses connected vehicle technology.

CHARLOTTE, NC—Arrival Automotive plans to build  a “microfactory” here that will assembly electric delivery vans for UPS.