BASF, Nanotech Energy team up to produce lithium-ion batteries with recycled metals

The companies will also work with American Battery Technology Co. and Toda Advanced Materials to build a North America-based battery value chain.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2023

UAW strikes target factories making popular vehicles

The “stand-up strike” approach could help the United Auto Workers win more concessions from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis by wreaking havoc on their operations, experts said.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2023

Unifor says Ford’s offers ‘did not come close to meeting our expectations’

The union’s collective bargaining agreements with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis in Canada expire Monday.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 15, 2023

UAW goes on strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

Union members walked off the job at midnight at three targeted plants after failing to reach a deal with the Big Three automakers. 

By Michael Brady • Sept. 15, 2023

“Effectively there is no border”: How a Unifor strike in Canada would affect the North American auto industry

A Unifor strike in Canada would shake the U.S., given the close integration of the countries’ automotive supply chains.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 14, 2023

UAW won’t extend negotiations, could target strikes

If the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the union plans to ask specific local chapters to strike rather than at once.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 14, 2023

Onshoring semiconductor manufacturers to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.

As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP. 

By Michelle No • Sept. 14, 2023

UAW negotiations with Big Three come down to the wire

United Auto Workers members employed by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could strike if the sides can’t make a deal by the time the union’s 4-year labor agreements with the Big Three automakers expire Sept. 14.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 13, 2023

Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers

Since the automaker broke ground last year, 11 investments by the company’s partners have totaled over $2 billion in the state.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 12, 2023

BMW invests $750M in UK factories to build Mini EVs

The automaker’s investment in electric vehicle manufacturing comes after British newspaper The Times reported last year that Mini would shift EV production to China.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2023

Gotion to build $2B EV battery plant in Illinois

The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain says union won’t take ‘scraps’

The proposals from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis offer significantly less generous wages and benefits than the United Auto Workers is demanding, Fain said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 11, 2023

Stellantis, UAW set to spar as labor negotiations heat up

The automaker offered employed United Auto Workers members a total wage increase of 14.5% over four years.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 8, 2023

Entek breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana battery separator plant

The four-building campus will produce enough separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs by 2027.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 2023

UAW balks at GM’s ‘insulting proposal’

General Motors offered most United Auto Workers members a 10% wage increase.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 7, 2023

52M air bag inflators should be recalled: NHTSA

The faulty inflators can rupture in a crash, “causing metal debris to be forcefully ejected into the passenger compartment of the vehicle,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Sept. 6, 2023

Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

Hyundai, LG Energy to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 5, 2023

UAW accuses GM, Stellantis of unfair labor practices

The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its contract talks with the two automakers. However, it did not file a complaint against Ford.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 1, 2023

Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Polestar Q2 vehicle deliveries up 36%

Fewer supply chain disruptions and lower raw material costs helped the electric automaker post a 16% year-over-year increase in revenue.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 31, 2023

Hyundai, Korea Zinc, sign deal to establish nickel supply chain

The companies will jointly source nickel raw material and processing, invest in mining projects and explore new business opportunities like battery recycling.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand US supply chain

The startup, founded by former Tesla CTO J.B. Straubel, says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

Ford targeted by Unifor in Big Three negotiations

After the union reaches an agreement with Ford, it will use that contract to renegotiate with General Motors and Stellantis.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 30, 2023