LAS VEGAS—Aptera Motors Corp. has unveiled its much-anticipated solar-powered vehicle at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show here.

NEW YORK—According to Statistica Inc., BYD Auto Co. has surpassed Tesla Inc., to become the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles.

LAS VEGAS—Engineers at Mahle have developed new thermal management technology that was inspired by nature, including a battery cooling plate and a bionic fan.

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a voluntary national framework for the evaluation and oversight of certain vehicles equipped with automated driving systems.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are planning to join forces to compete in the fast-changing automotive landscape.

COVINGTON, GA—Archer Aviation Inc. has received a certificate of occupancy for its new 400,000-square-foot assembly plant here.

SEOUL—Hyundai Mobis has developed a new battery cell cooling material to prevent overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles.

REGENSBURG, Germany—BMW’s assembly plant here recently assembled its 100,000 fully electric vehicle since the start of this year.

WARREN, OH—Ultium Cells LLC recently celebrated the 100 millionth battery cell produced at its two-year-old facility here.

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.