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GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity
The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report
Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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OpinionIndustry Voices | Key Safety Features to Look for in Heavy-Duty EV Batteries
Just as battery technology has evolved at an accelerated pace, so have the safety features for commercial transportation applications.
By Lisa McKenzie • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance
The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The company's semiconductors are used in EVs, plug-in hybrids, artificial intelligence applications and more, the government noted.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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2024 Battery Show: Five Takeaways
Takeaways from the 2024 Battery Show include uncertainty over the pace of mobility electrification based on who wins the U.S. presidential election and how few U.S. EVs will qualify for the full federal tax credit.
By Wards Staff • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Automotive supply chains can benefit from sourcing alliances. Here’s why.
Collaborations can lower procurement costs and drive operational change, but experts say aligning objectives and cost structures is key to success.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering issue
The gearbox may have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive internal friction, which can make it difficult to turn the steering wheel.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment
The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls 154K hybrid Jeep models for battery fire risk
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures, and not to recharge their vehicle’s battery until the issues are addressed.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Valeo Shows Off Advanced Tech, Gears Up for the SDV Future
Automakers remain “all over the map” when it comes to what they expect from suppliers in the software-defined-vehicle transition, Valeo executives say, making modularity, scalability and flexibility the key drivers of the Tier 1’s product portfolio.
By David Zoia • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Bosch North America President Paul Thomas
Bosch North America President Paul Thomas talks with WardsAuto about future mobility, technology and the challenges of electrification for Tier 1 suppliers.
By Wards Staff • Oct. 6, 2024 -
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ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Battery startup Northvolt to lay off workers, scale back expansion plans
More than 200 employees were affected by the decision to close the company's R&D facility in San Leandro, California.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Companies are investing less time and money in women: study
McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Ford recalls nearly 145K Mavericks for rear camera display failures
The recall covers certain 2022-2024 Maverick pickups equipped with Ford’s Connected Touch Radio.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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White House backs $1B EV supplier fund
Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty
Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains
The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling
The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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ZF Teams With Ford Trucks in Drive Toward Zero-Emission Deliveries
Supplier claims its compact drive unit can be fitted on production lines with a mix of ICE and BEV truck models.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri on Electrification, Waymo and Fisker Debacle
Tier 1 suppliers are caught between changing consumer demand and their automaker customers’ plans. Magna International CEO Swamy Kotagiri, one of the leading CEOs in the auto industry, talks to WardsAuto about the challenges of electrification and BEV startups.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Forced and Child Labor Abuses Found in 75% of Lithium Battery Supply Chains
AI-driven data research finds Chinese mining companies among worst offenders of human rights, risking automotive battery supplies for BEVs.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 16, 2024
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