Focus on Industry
Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans
GM posts strong Q2 profits with robust North American sales; slows EV expansion citing demand, delays Michigan plant.
Rolls-Royce exploring technology for narrow-body jet market
Rolls-Royce develops a smaller Ultrafan engine for next-gen narrow-body jets, exploring tech with aircraft manufacturers.
UK climate groups, unions demand ‘just transition’ for Tata Steel workers
Climate groups and unions are calling for alternative solutions to decarbonising Tata’s Port Talbot plant in order to prevent mass job losses.
Porsche waters down EV ambitions, says transition will take ‘years’
Porsche delays electric car target, tying 80% EV sales goal by 2030 to customer demand and electromobility developments, citing slower-than-expected transition.
Boeing-owned Wisk’s electric air-taxi expects to begin carrying passengers ‘later in the decade’
Boeing aims for pilotless air-taxis by late 2030s, with testing underway for a four-seater autonomous model.
Tesla to have humanoid robots for internal use next year, Musk says
Tesla will have humanoid robots in low production for the company's internal use next year, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday
Chrysler-parent Stellantis paid $190.7 million in US fuel economy penalties
Stellantis paid $190.7M in penalties for 2019-2020 fuel economy shortfalls and owes $459.7M more, NHTSA documents reveal.
US court upholds EPA rule on coal plant emissions despite industry pushback
The court upheld the rule requiring coal plants to cut carbon emissions by 90% or shut down, a key part of Biden's climate...
Tesla halted some production lines due to global IT outage: report
Tesla halted some production lines due to a global IT outage linked to a CrowdStrike software update, affecting facilities in Texas and Nevada,...
Stellantis recalls 24,000 Chrysler minivans for fire risks, urges outdoor parking
Stellantis has urged Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan owners to park outside and avoid recharging pending a software update.
