Manufacturing: Page 7
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SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant
The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lucid Group
Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch
The plant will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis unveils vehicle platform for full-size EVs
The automaker plans to launch eight new vehicles on the STLA Large platform across five brands from 2024 to 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year
U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Cummins.
Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant
The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand
The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Deep Dive3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024
GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of VinFast
EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers hold millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report
The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla loses EV sales crown to BYD in Q4, despite annual sales record
The change in quarterly sales rankings signals growing competition in China and other major markets.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Over 20 EVs will lose tax credit eligibility in 2024
Fewer eligible vehicles could make it harder for automakers to sell EVs by making them less affordable.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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US new vehicle sales up 12.8% in 2023: J.D. Power
Despite declining transaction prices, dealers’ “profits continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels,” Thomas King, president of the data and analytics division at J.D. Power, said.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Deep DiveMexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making
Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Automakers protest forced recall of 52M air bag inflators
General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and eight other automakers said the risks are too low to warrant a forced recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC
The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Panasonic to develop advanced EV batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies
Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode material can deliver a 20% increase in range compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen denies union-busting claims as UAW files another unfair labor complaint
The union said the automaker’s social media, dress code and flier policies are “unlawful” and “have a chilling effect on workers’ rights” to publicly discuss labor conditions and organize.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM to layoff 1,300 workers at 2 plants in Michigan
Workers at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant, which builds the outgoing Chevrolet Bolt EV models, make up most of the cuts.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023
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