STOCKHOLM—Hexagn AB and JSOL Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to to accelerate EV power train design with virtual prototyping and multi-physics simulation.

JUILLAN, France—A hybrid-electric aircraft developed by Airbus, Daher and Safran has made an inaugural test flight here.

SEOUL—Engineers at Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have developed a paradigm-shifting drive system called the Uni Wheel.

DETROIT—The nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway recently opened at the Michigan Central innovation district here.

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis and other Vatican officials will soon be driving electric vehicles provided by Volkswagen AG.

DETROIT, MI—The co-founders of Propel Bikes and Vela Bikes announced Monday the creation of Bloom, a vertical integration partner for light electric vehicles, with its first manufacturing location in the Motor City. Leading Bloom will be Propel's Chris Nolte and Vela's Justin Kosmides, who will collaborate with micromobility strategic partners to provide domestic contract manufacturing, assembly, delivery, and servicing. 

SELMER, TN—GE Appliances is using an autonomous truck to deliver air conditioners and refrigerators from its assembly plant here to a nearby warehouse.

BURLINGAME, CA—Volvo Group has acquired the battery business of Proterra Inc.

LONDON—YASA Ltd. has received the Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy for its axial-flux electric motor, which is smaller and lighter than traditional devices.

TROY, MI—A variety of electric vehicles received recognition in the Society of Plastics Engineers’ 2023 Automotive Innovation Awards.