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    Automakers protest forced recall of 52M air bag inflators

    General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and eight other automakers said the risks are too low to warrant a forced recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC

    The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Trendline

    Automotive Manufacturing

    Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

    By WardsAuto staff
  • Three sizes of lithium ion batteries produced by Panasonic.
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    Panasonic to develop advanced EV batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies

    Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode material can deliver a 20% increase in range compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

    The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

    By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

    Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Toyota to expand its US EV battery recycling network

    The automaker will partner with Cirba Solutions to recover up to 95% of the critical raw minerals used to produce electric vehicle batteries.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
  • A vehicle infotainment screen of Gracenote's Nexus Auto interface.
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    Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings

    Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
  • Continental CEO Nikolai Setzer speaks at the company's Capital Market Day 2023.
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    Continental to spin off user experience unit

    The plans are part of the auto supplier’s strategy to reduce costs of its automotive business by 400 million euros a year starting in 2025.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Magna Joins Sweden’s NorthStar 5G Network for ADAS

    Auto supplier and technology company Magna joins Swedish 5G tech partnership NorthStar to test its Advanced Driver Assistance System solutions.

    By Wards Staff • Dec. 5, 2023
  • A general view of GMC Hummer EVs on November 17, 2021 at General Motors' Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan
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    New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China

    The long-awaited proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.

    By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

    Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 30, 2023
  • The Denso logo and booth with desks and prototypes at the North American International Auto Show
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    Toyota to sell $4.7B stake in Denso by year-end: Reuters

    The sale would help free up funds for the automaker to further invest in electric vehicle development.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
  • Stellantis employees assembling doors.
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    Retrieved from Stellantis on October 18, 2023
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    UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?

    As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023
  • Northvolt engineers inspect a sodium ion battery sample.
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    Northvolt develops an advanced sodium-ion battery

    The battery, which does not contain rare earth materials, was validated to have an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
  • A white building with grass and a road in front of it, and a gray ZF sign on the right.
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    Courtesy of ZF Group.

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    BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

    ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023
  • Two employees at Redwood Materials disassemble batteries for recycling.
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    Toyota to source recycled EV battery materials from Redwood Materials

    The automaker will use recycled materials to produce batteries at its forthcoming North Carolina EV battery manufacturing plant.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of Ford.

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    Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

    The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a Ford spokesperson said.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023
  • An LG Energy Solution site.
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    LG Energy Solution to lay off 170 in Michigan

    The company said slower-than-expected EV demand contributed to the cuts.

    By Kate Magill • Nov. 20, 2023
  • An autonomous Chevy bolt EV operated by Cruise in San Francisco.
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    Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

    The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
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    UAW ratifies labor agreements with Ford, Stellantis

    The United Auto Workers union says 64% of voting members across General Motors, Ford and Stellantis approved the landmark labor agreements.

    By Michael Brady • Updated Nov. 20, 2023
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    Goodyear CEO to retire as tiremaker overhauls corporate strategy

    The company’s transformation plan includes exploring strategic alternatives for its Dunlop brand and chemical and off-road tire businesses, which it hopes will raise over $2 billion in gross proceeds.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023
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    EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

    This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

    By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023
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    How Suppliers Can Manage Risk

    Suppliers need to be nimble enough to adapt their operations to be well-prepared for changes in OEM demand.

    By Steve Savoy and Ryan Gross • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma

    The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 16, 2023
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks to auto workers.
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    UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

    Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023