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JULY 05, 2023



Ford’s $9.2 Billion Grant for Battery Plants Riles UAW

Shawn Fain, elected earlier this year as UAW president, accuses Ford and its South Korean joint-venture partner of creating “7,500 low-road jobs with no consideration for wages, working conditions, union rights or retirement security.”

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Technology Companies Keeping Closer Tabs on Drivers

Two new systems seek to raise the bar in driver monitoring, which until now has mainly interested insurance assessors gauging risks posed by awareness and driver fatigue.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Musk’s Big Win, Chevy's New Silverado EV

WardsAuto Podcast: David Kiley talks about the shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard and Chevrolet’s new Silverado EV.

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Lucid Motors Looks to Grow Its BEV Tech Supply Business

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson hints at future supply activities for mass-market BEV models following his company’s deal with Aston Martin.

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