Nissan Motor Co. is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya electric vehicle, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors. When the Ariya SUV was first unveiled in July last year, Nissan said it was scheduled to go on sale in mid-2021.… Continue reading Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
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Ex-UAW leader Gary Jones deserves more than two years in prison, feds say
Detroit — Prosecutors want former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones to spend more than two years in federal prison for helping steal as much as $1.5 million from union members. In revealing the desired 28-month prison term Thursday, prosecutors also requested that Jones pay $550,000 in restitution to the UAW, $42,000 to the IRS and a forfeiture of $151,377 for his role… Continue reading Ex-UAW leader Gary Jones deserves more than two years in prison, feds say
A Japanese paper company wants to make a wooden rival to car batteries
It’s a potential leap in technology that most scientists remain skeptical about, but which a Japanese paper producer is determined to pursue. Go to Source
Ford’s Mach-E output exceeds gas-powered Mustang so far in 2021
Ford Motor Co. surpassed a significant milestone in its conversion to electric vehicles, producing more battery-powered Mustangs so far this year than gasoline-fueled versions of its iconic pony car. Ford has built 27,816 electric Mustang Mach-E models at a plant in Mexico this year compared with 26,089 copies of the traditional internal combustion engine Mustang at… Continue reading Ford’s Mach-E output exceeds gas-powered Mustang so far in 2021
Payne: Starter Nissan Versa is roomy, techy (just beware the gerbils)
Manufacturers are abandoning sedans under $20k. But the 2021 Nissan Versa is affordable and roomy, if a bit noisy and underpowered. Go to Source
Payne: Meet the Volkswagen Taos, successor of Golf, son of Atlas
The roomy, subcompact 2022 VW Taos replaces the athletic Golf and puts an exclamation point on V-dub’s transformation to an SUV brand. Go to Source
Renault, Plug Power venture to make hydrogen vans this year
The venture, now named Hyvia, plans to begin building three types of fuel-cell vans at existing Renault plants in France. Go to Source
Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
It’s long been rumored, reported and predicted, and now it’s finally confirmed: Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced the addition of the Maverick, a brand-new compact pickup truck, to its lineup. Maverick will be available beginning model year 2022. No further details were released Thursday, but the truck will officially debut June 8. The Dearborn automaker… Continue reading Ford confirms it will launch all-new compact pickup truck called Maverick
DTE CEO: Michigan could need more electricity generation for EVs
DTE Energy Co. expects electric vehicles could represent a 3% to 4% increase in demand in the 2030s, CEO Jerry Norcia told The Detroit News on Wednesday. Key to the Detroit-based utility’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 is decreasing electricity demand by 2% each year. EVs, however, are expected to offset much of… Continue reading DTE CEO: Michigan could need more electricity generation for EVs
Tesla posts biggest drop in 3 weeks on market-share loss
The drop adds to the pressure on Tesla’s share price in recent months as investors eyed growing competitive threats Go to Source