Manufacturing: Page 8

  • The assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
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    Toyota investing $1.3B for EV production in Kentucky

    The automaker will install a battery pack assembly line at the Kentucky plant and build a new three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market starting in 2025.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
  • A green Mustang Mach-E GT AWD with optional Bronze Appearance Package.
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    Ford created a secret team to build an affordable EV

    The automaker plans to launch multiple EVs based on the platform as part of its revamped electrification strategy, CEO Jim Farley said.

    By , • Feb. 8, 2024
  • Volkswagen Group's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenneesee.
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    Most Volkswagen autoworkers in Tennessee want to join union, UAW says

    With a majority of workers having signed union cards, the United Auto Workers lauded the moment as a positive sign for its industry unionization drive.

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
  • Battery packs for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV on the production line on at GM's Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan.
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    GM, LG Chem ink $19B cathode material supply deal

    The South Korea-based chemical maker will supply the automaker with enough CAM to power five million EVs.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024
  • An EV lithium-ion battery module inside a white metal enclosure laying on a dark blue-gray ground.
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    Energy Department opens battery R&D funds for sodium-ion

    The $15.7 million will also go towards projects using smart manufacturing technologies to lower the cost of battery production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2024
  • An aerial view of the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant.
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    UAW drive gains momentum at Hyundai plant in Alabama

    Autoworkers at the plant filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the company in December, alleging union-busting activities.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
  • The interior of the Tesla Model 3 with its center-mounted touchscreen display
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    Tesla to update 2.2M vehicles in largest-ever recall

    Federal regulators determined the vehicles' brake, park and anti-lock warning lights are too small.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
  • The charging port of the 2016 Chevy Bolt plug-in hybrid, which has been discontinued.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes

    The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant

    The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Automotive industry outlook for 2024

    Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
  • The head and upper body of Figure's humanoid robot.
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    BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory

    The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
  • 3D art of a car
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    Sponsored by Avenga

    GenAI’s impact on the automotive industry and tips to capitalize on it

    The global automotive artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach USD 15.23 billion by 2030, and most leading automotive manufacturers worldwide are working to integrate predictive analytics models into operations.

    By Rafael Ibanez, Managing Director, Avenga LATAM • Jan. 29, 2024
  • An employee assembles a fuel cell system at GM and Honda’s fuel cell joint venture plant.
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    GM, Honda begin hydrogen fuel cell production at Michigan factory

    The joint venture incorporates many industry-first techniques for automating the production of fuel cells.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
  • A blue clipboard with a white paper that says "OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration," and protective gear lying above it.
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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
  • An aerial view of the Lucid Motors assembly plant.
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    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 • Jan. 25, 2024
  • The Stellantis STLA Large EV platform
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    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 • Jan. 23, 2024
  • Workers assemble the GMC Hummer EV SUV.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    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
  • Three employees working in an engine factory.
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    Courtesy of Cummins.

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    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
  • F-150 Lightning pickups on the assembly line at Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    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 • Jan. 19, 2024
  • A production operator installs a Jeep Grand Cherokee door.
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    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 • Jan. 17, 2024
  • A Ford F-150 Lightning being assembled.
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    Deep Dive

    The 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
  • An autoworker assembling a vehicle.
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    Retrieved from Mercedes-Benz Group on January 11, 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 • Jan. 12, 2024
  • Three Tesla workers conversing at the company's EV factory in Fremont, California.
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2024
  • A worker dismantles an electric vehicle battery for recycling.
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    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
  • 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT
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    Deep Dive

    3 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 , • Jan. 9, 2024