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OCTOBER 20, 2023



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Talks Continue, But UAW Dug In for Long Walkout

UAW leaders will not say whether the union will expand the current strikes, which now involve 34,000 of the 150,000 union members employed by GM, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis.

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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 20
GM: UAW Workers = $100,000/Year, $1 Million Retirement; Holy Moly! A Plaid Model 3?; China Limits EV Graphite Exports

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Turmoil and Turbulence in the Powertrain Business

ICE vehicles will still represent 57% of the global car parc in 2050, including hybrids. So, synthetic fuels could play a major role in decarbonizing the fleet.

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DS First European Automaker to Push AI into Vehicles

DS Automobiles claims European first in bringing Microsoft's ChatGPT into its infotainment suite.

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Toyota Converts 10 Olympic Games Coaches to Hydrogen Fuel-Cell

Automaker displays commitment to hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains in its retrofit for Paris 2024 transportation.

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FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE
Automakers Slam Biden Admin.'s 58 mpg Fuel Economy Standard
General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could pay $10.5 billion in fines if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalizes its recommendations, the American Automotive Policy Council said.
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Strikes Put Dent in September, Q4 North America Production
Most of the to-date strike-related production losses are not likely to be made up over the remainder of the year, even if shutdowns end this month.
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Toyota Pushes Ahead with Solid-State Battery Production Plans

Toyota focuses on solid-state batteries to crack the EV range and sticker price issues.

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