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PALO ALTO, CA—Electric vehicle batteries may last up to 40 percent longer than expected, according to a new study conducted by the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center.

QUERETARO, Mexico—This marks Can-Am’s return to motorcycle manufacturing after a nearly 40-year hiatus, with the launch of two all-electric models: the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster.

DETROIT—General Motors is selling its stake in a nearly completed battery cell plant in Lansing, MI, to its joint-venture partner, LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc.

STUTTGART—Mercedes-Benz engineers are working on new EV technology, such as next-generation brakes, electric drives and photovoltaic body panels.

MUNICH—BMW AG has unveiled Automated Driving In-Plant technology at its assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. has unveiled a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries at its R&D center in Sakura City.

IRVINE, CA—Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have formed a joint venture that will develop next-generation electrical architectures and software for electric vehicles.

SAINT AGNANT, France—The Rochefort facility is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring energy-efficient construction, including a mixed concrete-wood design, skylights for natural lighting, and solar panels for power. 

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.