Detroit Three automakers raise concerns about Japan trade deal

Detroit Three raise alarm over trade deal slashing tariffs on Japan auto imports to 15%, calling it unfair to U.S.-built vehicles from Canada and Mexico. A group representing General Motors Ford and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Tuesday raised concerns about a trade deal that could cut tariffs on auto imports from Japan to 15 per cent… Continue reading Detroit Three automakers raise concerns about Japan trade deal

Clean Technica: California Could Suspend Tesla Manufacturing Over False Advertising Claim004116

The California DMV has sued Tesla for false advertising, claiming the company has knowingly and consistently misled consumers for years in its advertising about the capabilities of its “Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving” features. If the suit is successful, the state could suspend the company’s manufacturing operations at its factory in Fremont, California, for up… Continue reading Clean Technica: California Could Suspend Tesla Manufacturing Over False Advertising Claim004116

GM took a $1 billion hit in Q2 over tariffs, but profitable EVs continue to be its ‘north star’

Chevy is now the #2 electric vehicle brand in the US. Cadillac is the luxury EV leader. GM is even selling more vehicles in China. Although Trump’s tariffs cost GM an extra $1.1 billion in Q2, the company reassured investors that profitable EVs continue to be its “north star.” GM reports Q2 2025 earnings as… Continue reading GM took a $1 billion hit in Q2 over tariffs, but profitable EVs continue to be its ‘north star’

@BMW: ChargeScape and PSEG Long Island Partner to Enroll BMW and Ford Electric Vehicles in First-Ever Grid Reliability Program Participation.004249

ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, today announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility’s peak load reduction programs.  Go to Source

ESTUARY POWER COMMENCES OPERATION OF ESCAPE SOLAR AND STORAGE PROJECT AND CLOSES ADDITIONAL FINANCING

RENO, Nev., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Estuary Power is delighted to announce the commencement of operations of its Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada.  Continue Reading Ariel view facing north of Escape Solar Summer 2025 Escape is a 185 megawatt (“MW”) solar photovoltaic and 400 megawatt-hour (“MWh”) battery energy storage project, developed, constructed,… Continue reading ESTUARY POWER COMMENCES OPERATION OF ESCAPE SOLAR AND STORAGE PROJECT AND CLOSES ADDITIONAL FINANCING

Best small vans 2025

“Once you’ve experienced the ability of a Grenadier in the rough, it’s easier to forgive its foibles on tarmac. With the addition of all-terrain tyres, the Ineos is virtually unstoppable because its diffs and electronics optimise drive in all terrain conditions.” – Dean Gibson, senior road test editor. How we choose the best small vans Let’s… Continue reading Best small vans 2025

Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid… Continue reading Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

FirstEnergy Names Christopher Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations

AKRON, Ohio, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations, effective July 28. Lopez brings more than 30 years of experience in labor and employment law, litigation and corporate legal strategy to the role. He will report to Karen McClendon,… Continue reading FirstEnergy Names Christopher Lopez as Vice President of Labor Relations

RECOMMENDED CASH AND SHARE COMBINATION OF DOWLAIS GROUP PLC WITH AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.

Transaction Update: Dowlais Shareholders Approve Proposed Combination DETROIT, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (“AAM”), (NYSE: AXL) announced today that at the court meeting (the “Court Meeting”) and the general meeting (the “General Meeting”) held earlier today by Dowlais Group plc (“Dowlais”), the requisite majority of scheme shareholders voted to approve… Continue reading RECOMMENDED CASH AND SHARE COMBINATION OF DOWLAIS GROUP PLC WITH AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.