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U.A.W. Accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of Labor Violations

The United Automobile Workers union accused three foreign automakers on Monday of unfair labor practices, asserting that they had interfered with efforts by employees to build support for the union at U.S. plants. The union said it had filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board contending that the automakers — Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen… Continue reading U.A.W. Accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of Labor Violations

U.S. New-Vehicle Prices Down Year over Year for Third Straight Month; Market Shifts toward Buyers as Incentives Climb, Profit Margins Squeezed

The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in November 2023 was $48,247, an increase from last month but down 1.5% year over year. After retreating slightly in October, incentives increased further in November, reaching a new high for 2023 and climbing above 5% of ATP for the first time in more than two… Continue reading U.S. New-Vehicle Prices Down Year over Year for Third Straight Month; Market Shifts toward Buyers as Incentives Climb, Profit Margins Squeezed

No global carbon price? Some companies set their own

Incorporating the cost of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions into business decisions has been a dream of climate activists for decades as a way to force corporations to cut emissions. A growing list of global companies are setting a price or charging themselves for each metric ton of their carbon emissions, looking to… Continue reading No global carbon price? Some companies set their own

ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for 8 out of 11 cars

06.12.2023 Five stars for VW, Mercedes, BMW, BYD, Xpeng and Smart Eleven cars tested by Euro NCAP in the last test of 2023: Volkswagen ID.7, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-EQE, BYD TANG, Kia EV9, XPENG G9, VinFast VF8, Smart #3, BYD SEAL-U, Honda ZR -V and Hyundai KONA. Manufacturers, more or less known, are responding well… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for 8 out of 11 cars

China’s NEV sector helps combat climate change

A forum on low-carbon transport and new energy vehicles attracts over 70 attendants on Dec 5, 2023 at the China Pavilion at the COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s auto industry is expected to play a bigger role in combating climate change thanks to its leading position in electrification,… Continue reading China’s NEV sector helps combat climate change

Milence starts operations and opens the first charging hub for heavy duty vehicles in Venlo, the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group, opens phase one of its first charging hub at Truck Parking Venlo and starts operations in the Netherlands. The hub consists of four charging bays. The second phase, scheduled to be operational in Q1 2024, will include… Continue reading Milence starts operations and opens the first charging hub for heavy duty vehicles in Venlo, the Netherlands

STOREDOT ENDS 2023 AS WORLD’S LEADING COMPANY MAKING EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

StoreDot ends 2023 having achieved all its milestones and taken major steps towards commercialization and mass production This year saw it sign landmark agreements with strategic partners Volvo Cars, Polestar, VinFast and Flex|N|Gate 2023 also saw 15 leading global OEMs test its cells for six to nine months verifying outstanding performance and proceeding to B-sample projects with… Continue reading STOREDOT ENDS 2023 AS WORLD’S LEADING COMPANY MAKING EXTREME FAST CHARGING BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Milence starts operations and opens the first charging hub for heavy duty vehicles in Venlo, the Netherlands

Stellantis to cut Detroit SUV production, citing California emissions rules

Stellantis said on Wednesday it is seeking to void a 2019 California emissions deal with rival automakers. Chrysler parent Stellantis said on Thursday it will temporarily cut one shift at its Detroit assembly plant that builds Jeep sport utility vehicles, citing California emissions regulations. The automaker, which employs 4,600 at the plant that builds versions… Continue reading Stellantis to cut Detroit SUV production, citing California emissions rules