LISLE, IL—A new report from Molex LLC examines the challenges of transitioning from traditional 12- to 48-volt automotive electrical architectures.

PARIS—The 90th edition of the Mondial de l'Auto currently underway here features a special exhibit that offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the electric car production process.

LOS ANGELES—Tesla Inc. unveiled its much-anticipated Robotaxi and Robovan autonomous concept vehicles last night at a Hollywood movie studio backlot.

TANNER, AL—Alabama is building a state-of-the-art training center here to equip workers with the skills needed for electric vehicle production.

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Dürr has introduced a new iteration of its GigaCoater system for automated manufacturing of battery electrodes.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Engineers at the Chalmers University of Technology here have developed a massless energy storage device that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure.

CHEMNITZ, Germany—A European research project called COOLBat is developing next-generation battery enclosures for electric vehicles.

The new WeldMAX Model MH-15100 from Sonobond is the industry’s largest, most powerful, and most rugged ultrasonic spot welder.

TOYOTA CITY, Japan—Toyota Motor announced a new $500 million investment in Joby Aviation to support the certification and production of Joby’s electric air taxi.

CAMBRIDGE, England—According to a recent study conducted by ID TechEx, the lithium-ion battery market will surpass $400 billion by 2035.