CARLSBAD, CA—Aptera Motors Corp. recently moved into its new assembly plant here.

ROSEMONT, IL—Zimmer Group US Inc. showcased its innovative robotic gripper technology at the recent Assembly Show here with a special booth that featured a Tesla Model 3 sedan.

BRONSCHHOFEN, Switzerland—Telsonic AG, a leading supplier of ultrasonic welding equipment for electric vehicle assembly applications, has produced a poster that covers common wire splicing and wire termination welding applications.

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Foxconn Technology Group plans to mass-produce three types of electric vehicles. It also plans to assemble EVs at GM's former factory in Lordstown, OH.

NAGOYA, Japan—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to invest $3.4 billion in the United States over the next decade to support its electric vehicle production efforts. The initiative includes construction of a new battery factory that will start production in 2025.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a method for predicting how changes to manufacturing processes and materials can impact battery life.