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DETROIT, MI—Initially, GM planned to produce both the XT4 and the Bolt EV on the same assembly line starting in 2025. However, the automaker now says the Kansas plant will exclusively produce Bolt vehicles.

TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp. has outlined a new production initiative that it plans to implement worldwide over the next five years.

Flexible assembly lines mass-produce electric, hybrid and ICE vehicles.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Stellantis recently unveiled a $30 million wind tunnel at its research and technical center here that will be used to improve the aerodynamics of electric vehicles.

TOKYO—Honda 0 Series is the automaker’s new approach to electric vehicle development, which is focusing on the theme of “thin, light and wise.”

MANNHEIM, Germany—Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun assembling a key component of its new eActros 600 long-haul truck at its factory here.

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.

SEOUL—Kia Corp. has opened a state-of-the-art factory that will enable it to ramp up production of electric vehicles.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Contrary to popular belief, electric vehicles are not eliminating jobs in auto assembly plants, according to research conducted by the University of Michigan.