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Toyota Plant Shutdown Took Place During System Update, Not Cyberattack

Toyota Plant Shutdown Took Place During System Update, Not Cyberattack

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The recent shutdown of Toyota Motor Corp’s plants in Japan, which sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, has been attributed to a malfunction that occurred during a system update, rather  Full Article »

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Redwood Materials EV Battery Firm Raises over $1 Billion to Expand US Operations

Redwood Materials EV Battery Firm Raises over $1 Billion to Expand US Operations

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Redwood Materials, the battery materials firm founded by JB Straubel, a former executive at Tesla, has made headlines with a remarkable achievement – raising over $1 billion in a recent  Full Article »

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GM Ultium Cells EV Battery Joint Venture Agrees to Raise Ohio Worker Wages

GM Ultium Cells EV Battery Joint Venture Agrees to Raise Ohio Worker Wages

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The GM Ultium Cells electric vehicle (EV) battery joint venture has announced a significant wage increase for its workers at the Ohio plant in response to growing concerns and criticism  Full Article »

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U.S. Workplace Safety Regulators Investigating Chemical Spill at Ultium EV Battery Plant

U.S. Workplace Safety Regulators Investigating Chemical Spill at Ultium EV Battery Plant

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U.S. workplace safety regulators have launched an investigation into a recent chemical spill incident that occurred at the Ultium EV battery plant located in Ohio. This facility is a joint  Full Article »

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Report: Ex-Tesla Works Describe Horrible Details About “Production Hell” Working Environment

Report: Ex-Tesla Works Describe Horrible Details About “Production Hell” Working Environment

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In a recent podcast episode from The Verge, former Tesla employees shed light on the challenging working conditions they faced during periods of intense production, referred to as “production hell,”  Full Article »

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Ford Investing $890 Million in Canadian EV Battery Materials Plant

Ford Investing $890 Million in Canadian EV Battery Materials Plant

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Ford is making a substantial investment in the Canadian electric vehicle (EV) industry by injecting $890 million USD into the construction of an EV battery materials plant. The investment is  Full Article »

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Stellantis and Samsung SDI Plan to Build Second US EV Battery Plant, Production Targeted for 2027

Stellantis and Samsung SDI Plan to Build Second US EV Battery Plant, Production Targeted for 2027

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Stellantis, the French-Italian automaker (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), and Samsung SDI, a South Korean battery maker, have revealed plans to establish a second joint-venture plant in  Full Article »

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Magna to Invest $790 Million to Build 3 New Facilities for Vehicle & EV Battery Components

Magna to Invest $790 Million to Build 3 New Facilities for Vehicle & EV Battery Components

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Magna International Inc, a prominent Canadian auto parts manufacturer, has announced a substantial investment of $790 million to construct three new facilities dedicated to vehicle and electric vehicle (EV) battery  Full Article »

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Kia to Invest $200 Million in Georgia Plant to Build Electric EV9 SUV

Kia to Invest $200 Million in Georgia Plant to Build Electric EV9 SUV

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Kia has recently announced its plans to invest $200 million in its Georgia factory, signaling its entry into electric vehicle production. The South Korean automotive company intends to allocate these  Full Article »

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Ford & SK Venture to Receive $9.2 Billion US Govt Loan for Battery Plants

Ford & SK Venture to Receive $9.2 Billion US Govt Loan for Battery Plants

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The U.S. Energy Department has recently announced its plan to provide a substantial loan to a collaborative effort between Ford Motor and SK Innovation, a South Korean battery manufacturer. This  Full Article »

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Historic Jacksonville, FL Ford Plant Headed for Demolition

Historic Jacksonville, FL Ford Plant Headed for Demolition

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The historic Ford Motor Co. plant in Jacksonville, FL is set to be demolished, as the city has issued a permit for its demolition. The property, located in the Talleyrand  Full Article »

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GM, SDI to Build 4th EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Indiana Investing over $3 Billion

GM, SDI to Build 4th EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Indiana Investing over $3 Billion

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General Motors (GM) and Samsung SDI have announced their plans to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery cell plant in Indiana, investing over $3 billion in the project. The  Full Article »

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Toyota to Build $50 Million Michigan R&D Lab for Testing Batteries for EVs and Hybrids

Toyota to Build $50 Million Michigan R&D Lab for Testing Batteries for EVs and Hybrids

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Toyota plans to construct a cutting-edge vehicle battery testing laboratory at its North American research center in Michigan, investing approximately $50 million in the project. The facility, located in York  Full Article »

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GM to Invest Over $1 Billion at Flint Assembly Plant for Next-Gen Gas/Diesel-Powered HD Pickup Trucks

GM to Invest Over $1 Billion at Flint Assembly Plant for Next-Gen Gas/Diesel-Powered HD Pickup Trucks

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General Motors (GM) has announced a significant investment of over $1 billion in its Flint Assembly Plant, located in Flint, Michigan. The funds will be allocated towards the production of  Full Article »

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Toyota To Invest $2.1 Billion in N.C. Battery Plant & Build Kentucky SUV Factory

Toyota To Invest $2.1 Billion in N.C. Battery Plant & Build Kentucky SUV Factory

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Toyota has revealed plans to invest an additional $2.1 billion in the construction of an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory near Greensboro, North Carolina. This facility will play a  Full Article »

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