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Chancellor Confident in Germany’s Auto Industry Despite Challenges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised Volkswagen AG’s move to develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) priced from €20,000 ($21,696) as “very good.” Speaking at the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow, Scholz expressed his confidence in Germany’s automotive industry, stating that the country aims to remain…
First Car to Roll Out of Georgia Factory This Fall Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 will be the first electric vehicle produced at the company’s new factory in Georgia, starting in October. CEO Jose Muñoz expects the US-made version to be eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which the South Korea-made model currently doesn’t…
Canadian lawmakers are facing mounting pressure from auto manufacturers, steel producers, and union officials to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, reports Bloomberg. The push comes after US President Joe Biden announced substantial tariff hikes on Chinese goods, including a fourfold increase on Chinese electric vehicles. Why the Push for Higher Tariffs? Canadian industries warn…
Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) company, is cutting about 400 jobs as the EV industry faces slow growth. According to a recent SEC filing, this layoff round will affect 6% of Lucid’s staff by the end of October, with most layoffs impacting California employees, according to SFGate. Layoffs to Hit All Levels In…
Feds Hold Hyundai Accountable for Child Labor The U.S. Labor Department has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai for using child labor in its Alabama supply chain, reports The NY Times. This includes allegations that a 13-year-old girl worked up to 60 hours a week making car parts. The suit, filed in Montgomery, Ala., claims Hyundai…
Ford and GM’s leaders disagree on the future role of hybrid vehicles Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, argues hybrids should be viewed as a viable long-term solution, while GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, considers them a temporary step towards full electrification, according to Reuters. Hybrid Vehicles: The Debate Jim Farley wants the industry to stop seeing hybrids…
Norway’s forward-thinking policies have propelled electric vehicles (EVs) to dominate 82% of new car sales in 2023, reports Forbes, outpacing the US and China, and setting a global standard for EV adoption. Government Action Sparks EV Boom In 2023, over 82% of new car sales in Norway were electric vehicles (EVs), the highest adoption rate…
Major Job Cuts Hit Tesla in California Tesla has announced significant layoffs in California, cutting over 600 jobs across its manufacturing and engineering sectors. These job cuts are part of a broader reduction strategy the company has been implementing this year, reports Forbes. Overview of the Layoffs Tesla plans to eliminate 601 positions at its…
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