The United Automobile Workers strike against the Michigan automakers would seem to be nothing but good news for Tesla, the electric vehicle maker that has upended the industry and stolen customers from Ford Motor, General Motors and Stellantis, which owns Jeep and Ram. Unencumbered by an activist union, Tesla can take advantage of the work… Continue reading For Tesla and Musk, Auto Strike Carries Benefits and Risks
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U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
The United Auto Workers said on Tuesday that the union would expand its strike against three U.S. automakers on Friday if it was unable to make substantial progress in contract talks with them. Nearly 13,000 U.A.W. members walked off the assembly lines at three plants last Friday, one each at the three companies — General… Continue reading U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants
Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Since the start of the pandemic, labor unions have enjoyed something of a renaissance. They have made inroads into previously nonunion companies like Starbucks and Amazon, and won unusually strong contracts for hundreds of thousands of workers. Last year, public approval for unions reached its highest level since the Lyndon Johnson presidency. What unions haven’t… Continue reading Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement
Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
A battle between Detroit carmakers and the United Auto Workers union, which escalated on Friday with targeted strikes in three locations, is unfolding amid a once-in-a-century technological upheaval that poses huge risks for both the companies and the union. The strike has come as the traditional automakers invest billions to develop electric vehicles while still… Continue reading Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
A Spirited Start to the U.A.W. Strike at a Ford Plant Near Detroit
Rodney Cornett got up at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, hopped in his F-150 pickup and reported as usual for a morning shift at the Ford Motor plant in Wayne, a gritty city just west of Detroit. But this morning Mr. Cornett, 56, a veteran union member who has worked at Ford for 28 years, wasn’t… Continue reading A Spirited Start to the U.A.W. Strike at a Ford Plant Near Detroit
ChargePoint shares fall after EV charging operator announces $232 million raise
A ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station at Walnut Creek City Hall parking lot, Walnut Creek, California, April 18, 2023. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Shares of EV charging network operator ChargePoint Holdings closed sharply lower Wednesday after the company said it’s raising $232 million via stock sales. The company’s stock was down… Continue reading ChargePoint shares fall after EV charging operator announces $232 million raise
Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $3.2 billion EV battery plant in Indiana
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept all-electric muscle car is shown at its world reveal during Dodge’s Speed Week at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, Aug. 17, 2022. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Samsung SDI and automaker Stellantis plan to invest more than $3.2 billion in a new electric vehicle battery plant in… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build $3.2 billion EV battery plant in Indiana
How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?
As more electric cars take to UK roads, attention is turning to their safety. In particular, electric car fires. Both petrol and diesel cars can catch fire, and many of them do (remember the spate of Vauxhall Zafira fires not so long ago?), but an EV fire commands a lot more attention. Are electric car… Continue reading How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?
Ford Transit Custom
Ford has made a host of interior tweaks to make drivers’ lives easier, too. Changing the automatic gear selector to a steering-column stalk frees up space in the middle of the cab. Combine that with a flat floor and it means that drivers can easily slide through the interior to exit on either side, making deliveries easier.… Continue reading Ford Transit Custom
Ford Mustang Mach-E prices slashed by £7000
Ford has slashed the price of its flagship Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by £7000 across the range as it aligns itself with cuts made by Tesla and reverses previous increases. The Mach-E now starts at £43,830 for the entry-level Select version, with a range of up to 273 miles, which undercuts the cheapest Tesla Model Y (£44,900). The Mach-E Premium, with the bigger… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E prices slashed by £7000