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  • An aerial view of the Ultium Cells electric vehicle battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan.
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    GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant

    The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

    EVs
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    GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging

    The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.

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    Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI

    Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.

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    Informa TechTarget

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    Note from the Editor-in-Chief

    A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

  • A Ford F-150 Lightning being assembled.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

    The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

    EVs
  • A red Lynx & Co. fully electric O2 model parked outside on a sunny day.
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    Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr

    The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.

  • A Freightliner eCascadia at Electric Island
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    North Carolina microgrid EV charging hub is a model for fleet electrification, Duke Energy says

    The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.

    EVs
  • Former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 12, 2017.
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    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns

    The departure of the automaker’s CEO follows a wave of executive turnover this year amid significant sales declines in North America. 

  • An electric vehicle charging station.
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    欢迎来到赛车娱乐城 168极速赛车开奖视频结果+一分钟极速赛车开奖记录查询今日最新 Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls

    The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.

    EVs
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    Panasonic Automotive Systems, Arm team up on SDV standardization

    The two companies will adopt and extend a device virtualization framework, shifting from a hardware-centric to a software-first model to speed up automotive industry development cycles.

  • Jamieson Greer, right, at a meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade of APEC at the Hotel Sheraton Miramar in Vina del Mar, Chile, in May 2019.
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    Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR

    The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries. 

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    Maserati taps ex-Lucid exec as North America GM

    Andrea Soriani, former VP of marketing at the EV maker, is returning to the luxury auto manufacturer after seven years.

  • The 2024 Ioniq 5 show parked outside in a press photo from Hyundai.
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    Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power

    The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.

  • Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

    Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Rivian lands conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy

    The funds would revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.

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    Many car owners with loans are struggling: JD Power

    A survey of more than 11,000 consumers found 1% of those at financial risk had enough savings to cover six months of living expenses. 

  • BMW X3 2024 dealership
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    BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says

    CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

  • An exterior red and white Toyota sign at the entrance of company's North America Headquarters in Plano, Texas.
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    Toyota North America’s VP of quality to retire

    Kent Rice currently oversees the automaker’s development, deployment and management of the quality systems and policies within the company’s operations.

  • A white car labeled "Waymo" drives among palm trees and people.
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    Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions

    With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.

    EVs
  • Volkswagen Group North America CEO Kjell Gruner
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    Volkswagen names Rivian exec as its North America CEO

    Kjell Gruner takes over Dec. 12 for Pablo Di Si, who stepped down from the post, according to the company. 

  • An aerial view of BorgWarner's Seneca, South Carolina facility.
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    BorgWarner CEO to retire, successor named

    Frédéric Lissalde has been in the top leadership role since 2018. Now, he will hand the reins to Joseph Fadool.

  • A person walks toward the door of the U.S. Department of Labor building.
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    $35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

    A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

  • A worker installs the grill on a 2021 Bronco at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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    Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production

    The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.

  • Pedestrians walking though an intersection in New York City in front of a black Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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    NHTSA finalizes ‘significant’ updates to its 5-star safety ratings program

    The changes are intended to make roads safer by encouraging automakers to add pedestrian protection technology to their vehicles.

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    GM cuts hundreds of jobs across the globe

    The layoffs will impact UAW workers and the automaker’s Michigan tech center.