The internal combustion engine may not be dead, but it has lost its spot in the limelight. The global demand for energy without emissions is driving markets and policy. In response, the world has turned its attention to electrification as the future of transportation.

The automotive industry has been experiencing an unprecedented transition that will lead to a complete revision of the mobility concept. Totally new principles around the idea of driving, autonomous, connected, electric, shared, are proceeding decisively, albeit at different speeds.

FELLBACH, Germany—Mahle GmbH has opened a new 3 million euro test facility here to develop e-axles and e-drive units for a wide range or electric and hybrid vehicles.

Airbus has manufacturing facilities across the globe, including Tianjin, China, and Broughton and Filton in the United Kingdom.