JACKSONVILLE, FL—Benteler Group’s Holon division plans to build a factory here that will assemble autonomous shuttles.

NEW YORK—According to a new study conducted by ABI Research, BYD Auto Co. is the top electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, just ahead of Tesla Inc.

Wearable devices help assemblers navigate complex work instructions.

CHARLOTTE, MI—Builtmore Contract Manufacturing has started to assemble Isuzu’s NRR-EV truck at its facility here.

GRAZ, Austria—Engineers at the Graz University of Technology recently developed a new process that enables adhesive-free joining of metal and wood components.

OAK RIDGE, TN—Engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible, solid-state electrolyte that may double energy storage for next-generation electric vehicles and portable electronic devices.

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has adjusted its domestic electrification strategy to meet changing market conditions.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Stellantis has hired Tim Fallon to head up its manufacturing operations in North America.

NORTHBROOK, IL—UL Solutions Inc. recently opened a battery research facility in Auburn Hills, MI.

The innovation has practical applications in a variety of industries, including aerospace and automotive manufacturing.