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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
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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

    By WardsAuto staff
  • 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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    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
  • A Future Made in America sign is seen as U.S. President Joe Biden stands in a manufacturing demonstration area at United Performance Metals on May 6, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio
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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
  • The exterior of Northvolt's Dwa battery systems facility in Gdansk, Poland.
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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
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks with General Motors workers.
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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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    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
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    Continental, AWS aim to accelerate automotive software development with virtual tools

    The auto supplier and Amazon Web Services said the virtual Electronic Control Unit Creator could reduce development time by up to 12 months.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
  • A rendering of Ford, SK On and EcoProBM's upcoming EV battery material factory in Québec.
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    Ford, SK On, EcoProBM partner on Canada EV battery facility

    The nearly $1 billion factory in Québec will produce cathode materials for the automaker and help shorten its North American supply chain.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Stellantis invests $100M in world’s largest geothermal lithium mining project

    Lithium mining company Controlled Thermal Resources developed a more environmentally friendly process to extract lithium from geothermal brine.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
  • Missouri Governor Mike Parson (center) speaks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm following a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of ICL’s future battery materials
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    ICL breaks ground on $400M St. Louis battery materials plant

    The Israel-based manufacturer will produce materials for LFP batteries at the 140,000-square-foot site.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Continental posts a 10.4% sales jump on strong tire business

    As global vehicle production recovers from supply chain setbacks, the company’s auto parts and tire business increased in Europe, China and the U.S.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A worker assembles Volkswagen's ID.3 electric car at a factory in Germany.
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    Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

    Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

    Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Stellantis launches ‘bproauto’ private-label parts brand in North America

    The automaker’s second-line brand of aftermarket parts will cost less than original Mopar parts and will include components made for vehicles from other automakers.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier plans $170M facility in Tennessee

    Hanon Systems’ fourth U.S. facility will produce automotive thermal solutions for EV makers in North America.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2023
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    WardsAuto Podcast: Bosch Mobility President Paul Thomas Talks BEVs, Hydrogen and More

    Bosch Mobility President Paul Thomas sits down with WardsAuto Podcast Editor David Kiley.

    By Wards Staff • Aug. 7, 2023