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EV maker Rivian simplifies output, cuts costs, aiming for first profit
Rivian has removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop and over 500 parts from...
Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
Canada's government is considering whether to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles as it seeks to align itself with allies against what they...
CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms
A cyberattack on a system used by 15,000 retail locations is affecting automakers.
Hyundai Motor’s union in South Korea votes to strike -union official
Almost 90% of members at the union have approved strike action.
China wants EU to scrap EV tariffs on EVs by July 4, Chinese state media reports
The European Commission said it would host technical talks with China this week.
EU tariffs on China not a ‘punishment’, says German economy minister
The German Economy Minister has said EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles should not be seen as a punishment.
Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change
A settlement has been reached in a historic case involving young people and the Hawaii Department of Transportation over decarbonizing the transport network.
Fisker heads toward liquidation as creditors fight over assets
Electric vehicle startup Fisker is headed towards a liquidation, attorneys said in U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday, as two creditor factions previewed a...
U.S. jet fuel output rises to pre-COVID levels as demand soars
U.S. refiners pumped out jet fuel last week at the fastest pace since the pandemic, government data showed, as they look to keep...
From construction to crude oil, how do U.S. industries deal with extreme heat?
Extreme heat has companies in the United States changing the way they work. One frequent response: work less. Here is how heat affects...
