December 13, 2019 , Detroit – FCA today raised a Christmas tree to “top off” the new paint shop being built as part of a $1.6 billion investment to construct a new assembly plant on Detroit’s eastside. While most recognize the evergreen tree as a classic symbol of the holiday season, for the ironworkers who spent the… Continue reading @FCA: Christmas Tree Atop New FCA Plant Marks More than Just the Holidays
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@GM: Baojun Reveals New NEV
Baojun Reveals New NEV 2019-12-10 LIUZHOU, GUANGXI – On December 8, Baojun showed the first images of its newest new energy vehicle (NEV). The new model, whose name will be revealed later, inherits Baojun’s new interstellar geometry design language. Its avant-garde split body design and two-tone exterior have a futuristic look that will appeal to younger… Continue reading @GM: Baojun Reveals New NEV
@GM: GM Investing $1.5 Billion in Next-Generation Midsize Trucks to be Built at Wentzville Plant
GM Investing $1.5 Billion in Next-Generation Midsize Trucks to be Built at Wentzville Plant 2019-12-13 Wentzville receiving $1 billion for upgrades Investment retains 4,000 good-paying U.S. manufacturing jobs Investment part of a strategy to invest in growth areas and strengthen U.S. manufacturing base WENTZVILLE, Mo. — General Motors announced today plans to invest $1.5 billion… Continue reading @GM: GM Investing $1.5 Billion in Next-Generation Midsize Trucks to be Built at Wentzville Plant
Bio Roundup: Sarepta’s Approval, Merck M&A, Drug Price Bill & More
December 13th, 2019 Xconomy National — If you’re keeping track, FDA drug approvals have been on a tear in the past month with several decisions coming well ahead of their targeted dates. And then there’s Sarepta Therapeutics. Late Thursday, the FDA announced approval of the Cambridge, MA, biotech’s drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients… Continue reading Bio Roundup: Sarepta’s Approval, Merck M&A, Drug Price Bill & More
Tesla Cybertruck loved by non-truck owners, less so by truck owners, says survey
The recently revealed Tesla Cybertruck is running neck-and-neck in popularity with upcoming electric offerings from big-name truck brands GM and Ford, according to a survey from Autolist. The survey also included Rivian, which is similarly popular. Among people who have never owned a truck, all four brands fared roughly equally. Among current and former truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck loved by non-truck owners, less so by truck owners, says survey
Your Tesla could help you get cheaper insurance through data
Insurance runs on data, and electric cars have a lot of it. One firm in the UK is giving Tesla drivers cheaper insurance by tapping into the car’s systems to track driver mileage. This could expand into other telematics, offering drivers better rates in exchange for more snooping. By Miles is a UK insurance broker… Continue reading Your Tesla could help you get cheaper insurance through data
EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A fuel economy study finds Tesla averages the most MPGe for midsize cars, large cars, and SUVs. Europe announces its own Green New Deal. US onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts — and Texas is the leader. The Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A daily technical, financial, and… Continue reading EGEB: Tesla (surprise!) is the most eco-friendly car brand — study
Tesla Extremists Fade Away as Focus Shifts to Car Fundamentals
Tesla Extremists Fade Away as Focus Shifts to Car Fundamentals Bloomberg | Dec 13, 2019 at 5:58 PM The perpetual war between Tesla Inc.’s bears and bulls may finally be simmering down.
GM investing $1.5B for production of next-generation Colorado and Canyon
Detroit — General Motors Co. will invest $1.5 billion to build its next generation of mid-size pickups, the automaker announced Friday. A $1 billion investment at GM’s Wentzville, Missouri, plant where the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are built will retain about 4,000 jobs. Another $500 million will be spent on supplier tooling for the new trucks. GM did… Continue reading GM investing $1.5B for production of next-generation Colorado and Canyon
U.S. agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use
TFILE PHOTO: he company logo is pictured on a Tesla Model X electric car in Berlin, Germany, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. auto safety agency said Friday it will investigate a 12th Tesla crash that may be tied to the vehicle’s advanced Autopilot driver assistance system after a Tesla Model… Continue reading U.S. agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use