Tag: China
Ford and CATL confirm new LFP battery factory, announce location
Yesterday afternoon, Ford and Chinese battery maker CATL confirmed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery factory in Michigan.
The news arrives some weeks after...
EV newcomer Polestar beat 2022 sales goal, hit 51,500 orders
One of the newest electric vehicle brands, Polestar, had exciting news for the auto-world after it surpassed its 2022 sales goal.
The Sweden-based EV manufacturer...
China’s largest battery maker partners with American OEMs to boost EV...
To increase the adoption of EVs, Contemporary Amperex Technology CO (CATL), the largest battery manufacturer in the world, is collaborating with one of America's...
Senate committee now looking into automakers over alleged ties to forced...
The Senate Finance Committee has contacted several automakers, hoping to uncover whether U.S. companies are tied to forced labor in China.
The Xinjiang region of...
Union says auto industry benefiting from human rights abuses
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is demanding automakers across the country cease operations in the Xinjiang region of China, over accusations of human...
China’s Commerce Ministry says US EV tax credits might violate WTO...
The newly passed Inflation Reduction Act has received praise from many automakers who operate within North America. But now, China is the latest to...
Toyota again slashes June production expectations
For the second time in a week, Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it was reducing its global production expectations for the month of June,...
How the magnesium shortage could affect the auto industry
While the semiconductor chip shortage remains the most discussed deficit affecting the auto industry, the low magnesium supply is increasingly becoming a concern as...
Ford and GlobalFoundries partnership aims to cut into chip shortage
On Thursday, Nov 18, Ford Motor Company and GlobalFoundries announced an initiative to boost the supply of much-needed semiconductor microchips for US manufacturing. The...
Car dealer and Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno discusses record campaign...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Bernie Moreno, President of Bernie Moreno Companies. He's entered the race to be the next Senator of...