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    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
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    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
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    Autonomous Vehicles

    Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.

    By WardsAuto staff
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    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
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    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
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    Continental, Google Team to Deploy In-Vehicle Chatbots

    The technology will integrate Google Cloud capabilities directly into vehicle computers. This enables the AI chatbot to function as a voice assistant so users can interact with their car in natural dialogue.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Sept. 6, 2023
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    BMW Group taps AWS to engineer its automated driving platform

    The luxury carmaker will shift engineering and operational deployment of new vehicle technologies to the cloud.

    By Matt Ashare • Sept. 5, 2023
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    WardsAuto Podcast: Continental’s Future in BEV Era

    Continental’s North American CEO talks about transitioning into the BEV era on the WardsAuto Podcast.

    By Wards Staff • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Courtesy of Michigan Economic Development Corp.

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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

    The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023
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    GM, Google Cloud bringing AI to millions of vehicles

    The partnership builds on General Motors’ OnStar Interactive Virtual Assistant, which launched in 2022.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Retrieved from General Motors Canada on August 28, 2023
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    Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

    About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023
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    UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

    After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Bosch Video Technology Enhances ADAS Functions

    Use cases include automatic braking when driving or reversing, convenience functions such as adaptive cruise control, active lane changing, park assist functions and automated driving on freeways, extra-urban roads and even city streets.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

    Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

    By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

    The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Stellantis picks AGI to install EV chargers at US dealerships

    The automaker wants to prepare over 2,600 dealers to sell and service electric vehicles.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Battery startup Northvolt raises $1.2B for Europe, North America expansion

    The company, co-founded by former Tesla executives, has over $55 billion in electric vehicle battery orders from major automakers, including BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

    Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Continental may sell ContiTech amid electric vehicle shift: report

    ContiTech, which makes industrial and automotive rubber, plastic, metal and fabric components, posted sales of about $7.2 billion in 2022.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of Shinhwa Auto USA Corp.

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    Hyundai supplier to invest $114M in expanding Alabama operations

    The project will add a new production building at Shinhwa Auto USA's Auburn site and expand the driveshaft manufacturer's die-casting operations.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 22, 2023