Washington — The Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation is to receive a $52.2 million federal grant from a Department of Commerce program to boost and advance mobility innovation in the auto industry, officials said Friday. The Michigan proposal was among 21 winners of a $1 billion challenge funded by last year’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The intent is to create jobs… Continue reading New $52 million federal grant to boost mobility innovation in Michigan
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Your guide to the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
The Detroit Automobile Dealers Association moved the 2022 North American International Auto Show, the first since January 2019, to a more climate-friendly time of year, Sept. 14-25 at Huntington Place. Besides moving to a warmer season, the show is incorporating new features and attractions, including outdoor activations and ride and drives, in-flight demonstrations and displays from six air… Continue reading Your guide to the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler: Electric vehicles offer ‘huge opportunities’ for unions
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Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire
Detroit – Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs in the U.S. because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire. The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years. The Dearborn, Michigan, company says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused… Continue reading Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire
These five vehicles won’t be around for 2023
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Payne: Genesis GV60 is stylish, sci-fi Tesla challenger — charging excepted
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Biden administration seeks waiver of ‘Buy American’ rules for EV chargers
Washington — The Biden administration is asking for a waiver of “Buy American” rules for federally-funded electric vehicle chargers to more rapidly roll out the infrastructure needed to scale up EV adoption. Domestic content rules say 100% of steel, iron, and manufactured goods made mostly of steel and iron in federal highway projects must be made in the United States. But… Continue reading Biden administration seeks waiver of ‘Buy American’ rules for EV chargers
GM joint venture Ultium plant in Ohio begins battery cell production
Ultium Cells LLC has started production of battery cells at its first manufacturing operation in Warren, Ohio, the General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution joint venture company confirmed Wednesday. For competitive reasons, what date production launched was not specified but Ultium Cells spokesperson Brooke Waid confirmed it started in August. The plant will supply battery cells for GM’s… Continue reading GM joint venture Ultium plant in Ohio begins battery cell production
GM Is selling a tiny convertible electric car in China
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Charger Super Bee seeks buzz for Dodge’s ‘last call’ lineup
Dodge is rolling out its highest performance Charger Super Bee as the second special-edition model for its 2023 “last call” lineup. The current gas-powered Charger and Challenger are ending production in December 2023. To offer transparency to customers who want to get their hands on one of the muscle cars before they’re gone, the Stellantis NV performance… Continue reading Charger Super Bee seeks buzz for Dodge’s ‘last call’ lineup