MLADA BOLESLAV, Czech Republic—Skoda Auto, a leading European car manufacturer, recently produced its 100,000th battery for plug-in hybrid models at its flagship factory here.

MUMBAI—ION Energy Inc. will supply battery management systems to Ray Electric Motors, a startup company  that recently launched its first electric scooter.

HARTFORD, CT—Aquiline Drones (AD) has opened a factory here to meet increasing demand for its line of “Made in America” products.

KONGSBERG, Norway—Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled the next generation of its advanced autonomous underwater vehicle.

SAINT COLUMB MAJOR, England—Watt Electric Vehicle Co. has developed a lightweight modular platform for niche manufacturers that want to produce electric vehicles.

SALZGITTER, Germany—Volkswagen AG has opened a plant here that is dedicated to recycling electric car batteries.