Polestar to Produce New Electric SUV in USA June 16, 2021 GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Volvo Cars’ Polestar division plans to produce its new electric SUV at the Volvo assembly plant in Ridgeville, SC. Read More
GM to Build More U.S. Battery Plants June 16, 2021 DETROIT—General Motors is increasing its massive investment in electric and autonomous vehicle technology over the next four years to $35 billion. Read More
‘Mayflower’ Autonomous Ship Begins Transatlantic Crossing Attempt June 15, 2021 PLYMOUTH, England—The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) has departed on its transatlantic voyage.Read More
Boeing UAS Performs World’s First Mid-Air Refueling June 9, 2021 CHICAGO—An unmanned aircraft produced by Boeing recently performed the world’s first air-to-air refueling. Read More
Renault to Create Europe’s Largest EV Production Center June 9, 2021 PARIS—Renault Group's ElectriCity will be capable of producing 400,000 EVs per year. Read More
Venice Hosts World’s First Regatta for Electric Boats June 4, 2021 VENICE, Italy—The world’s first e-regatta for electric boats recently took place here. Read More
Fisker to Supply Electric ‘Popemobile’ June 4, 2021 LOS ANGELES—Fisker Inc. plans to supply Pope Francis with a modified version of its Ocean SUV. Read More
Hitachi Astemo EV Motor Drives New Mazda MX-30 June 4, 2021 TOKYO—Mazda Motor Corp.’s new MX-30 EV will get its zoom courtesy of Hitachi Astemo Co., which will supply electric motors and inverters. Read More
Ford Rebrands Van Dyke Plant for EV Future June 4, 2021 STERLING HEIGHTS, MI—Ford Motor Co.’s Van Dyke transmission plant here will now be called the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center. Read More
Denso, Honeywell to Build UAM Propulsion Systems June 2, 2021 SOUTHFIELD, MI—Denso Corp. and Honeywell International Inc. have formed a new alliance that is developing electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs. Read More