The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers have one more day of contract talks before the union plans an expansion of its U.S. strikes. This comes as Stellantis, Ford and General Motors have announced furloughs and warned…
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How a ‘just’ EV transition hinges on a looming labor strike
The United Auto Workers is threatening to strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, if contract agreements aren’t reached with the automakers by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday. Among the union’s demands is that it represents workers at 10 electric vehicle…
Have no fear: Electric vehicles will get you where you need to go
“Range anxiety” has been shot down by new research led by the University of Delaware that found electric vehicles with smaller batteries, combined with community charging, can meet all driving trip needs.
Lincoln Corsair Tops 2022 Kogod Made in America Auto Index
For the first time ever, Lincoln’s Corsair SUV takes the top spot of the Kogod Made in America Auto Index. The luxury SUV replaces the Ford Mustang 5.0-liter by jumping 44 spots from its ranking in 2021. Last year, the Corsair had a 25 percent U.S./Canadian content and a foreign-sourced engine.
E2 Mobility Enlists Cox Automotive Mobility for Fleet Services and Logistics
E2 Mobility will utilize Cox Automotive Mobility’s suite of digital and physical fleet solutions, including the company’s comprehensive service-management solution, fleet platform and vehicle connectivity solutions.
2035 gas cars ban ‘aspirational,’ infrastructure requires legislation
This week, the Governor of California announced the state will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in 2035 — a move that is putting pressure on auto companies to boost their efforts to develop electric vehicles.…
University of Redlands professor says ‘there is simply no way to justify the Trump Administration’s new fuel economy standards.’
Dr. Nicholas Reksten is an environmental economist at the University of Redlands who can speak with authority about the economic impact of the Trump Administration’s new fuel economy standards. “There is simply no way to justify the administration’s new fuel…
Veho Institute launches, establishes center at Cornell Tech
Cornell Engineering has launched the Veho Institute for vehicle intelligence, formally partnering Cornell with Italian universities and luxury automakers as well as establishing a new academic center at Cornell Tech.