Category: US Motoring Press

To preserve jobs, UAW head says battery plants must be union

Southfield — If the United Auto Workers union can’t organize workers at new electric-vehicle battery factories that will supply Detroit’s three automakers, the union’s future would be in serious doubt. Ray Curry, president of the 372,000-member UAW, says union representation at the battery plants is critical, given that the major automakers are staking their futures… Continue reading To preserve jobs, UAW head says battery plants must be union

Energy Department plans to loan GM battery joint venture $2.5 billion

Washington — The Department of Energy said Monday it plans to loan General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution’s joint venture $2.5 billion to build EV battery plants in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. GM announced in January that it plans to invest nearly $7 billion in EV and battery production at four sites around Michigan, including a $2.5… Continue reading Energy Department plans to loan GM battery joint venture $2.5 billion

Mini to unveil Aceman EV crossover concept this week

Mini will unveil a radical-looking new concept car called the Aceman this week, that will spearhead a fresh design language as it heads towards becoming an EV-only brand from the early 2030s. The electric crossover concept will pave the way for Mini models of the future, the brand said, and will join soon-to-be-revealed electric versions of the Mini three-door hatchback and… Continue reading Mini to unveil Aceman EV crossover concept this week

Ferruccio Lamborghini inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

On July 21, top automotive executives and VIPs gathered at The Icon on the Detroit waterfront to celebrate the induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame of a diverse group of automotive and mobility pioneers from around the globe, including the legendary Ferruccio Lamborghini. Ferruccio Lamborghini was not only instrumental in establishing Automobili Lamborghini in… Continue reading Ferruccio Lamborghini inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

Skeleton Tech and Siemens ink pact to make supercapacitors

Skeleton Technologies and Siemens have agreed on a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digital manufacturing technology for the production of supercapacitors in Germany. The production line is to be used in a new Skeleton factory in Markranstädt, Leipzig and will help to reduce production costs by around… Continue reading Skeleton Tech and Siemens ink pact to make supercapacitors

Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres T EVs for Kolkata market

Tata Motors has inked a partnership with EC Wheels India, an app-based urban transportation service in Kolkata to deploy 1,000 XPres T electric sedans for cab transportation. Tata Motors is to commence deliveries in phases. Ramesh Dorairajan, Senior General Manager – Network Management & EV Sales, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “Tata Motors has always… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 1,000 XPres T EVs for Kolkata market

Hero MotoCorp launches 68kpl Super Splendor Black edition at Rs 77,430

With demand from rural India returning to the mass-market motorcycle segment in April-June 2022, Hero MotoCorp is upping the ante on the frugal commuter front. The motorcycle market leader today launched the latest edition of the popular Super Splendor in Canvas Black Edition, priced at Rs 77,430 (drum self-cast variant) and Rs 81,330 (disc self-cast variant),… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp launches 68kpl Super Splendor Black edition at Rs 77,430