Manufacturing: Page 6


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    Companies are investing less time and money in women: study

    McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2024
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    White House backs $1B EV supplier fund

    Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty

    Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024
  • A worker assembles a battery pack for the BMW X5 xDrive45e at the automaker's factory in South Carolina.
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    Courtesy of BMW Group
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    BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling

    The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Courtesy of The Dow Chemical Co.

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    Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration

    The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda rethinks manufacturing as it overhauls Ohio plants

    The automaker is redesigning factory floor layouts and installing new equipment in preparation for producing EVs, hybrids and gasoline cars across three facilities.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Factorial, Mercedes-Benz develop range-boosting EV battery

    The solid-state battery can add up to 600 miles to electric vehicles’ range, 80% more than current lithium-ion batteries, per the companies.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas

    Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers. 

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech

    The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities

    The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

    In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
  • Hyundai Motor Co. CEO and President, Jaehoon Chang, speaks at the company Investor Say event in Seoul, South Korea on Aug 27.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Co.
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    4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy

    Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
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    Pedestrian deaths from SUV, pickup truck crashes are the focus for proposed federal rule

    The NHTSA wants to require new vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities in pedestrian collisions.

    By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Courtesy of Utlium Cells
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    Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW

    The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Manufacturing production hits 4-year low: August PMI

    Increasing inventories and cratering demand are creating “one of the most worrying signals witnessed since the global financial crisis,” according to S&P. 

    By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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    Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system

    BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”

    By Sept. 6, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford recalls over 90K vehicles for Ecoboost engine failures

    The recalled vehicles include six 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L version of the engines.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of Samsung SDI
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    GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture

    The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
  • Workers assemble an ATV at Honda's Swepsonville, North Carolina, facility.
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    Courtesy of Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda makes North Carolina home to its North American ATV production

    The company is investing more than $20 million in its Swepsonville, North Carolina, site as part of the move.

    By Aug. 27, 2024
  • A row of Ford F-150 Lighting pickups parked inside the automaker's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck

    The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
  • Goodyear tires are displayed at a Goodyear Tire center September 23, 2005 in Wheeling, Illinois.
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    Goodyear to expand Ontario tire factory for CAD $575M

    The project, set to be complete by mid-2027, aims to meet growing demand in EV and all-terrain markets.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

    The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Polestar
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    Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs

    The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Magna
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    Magna plans Arizona factory

    The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Mazda North America
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    Mazda boosts US market share

    The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.

    By Aug. 12, 2024