UAW commits $40 million to organizing U.S. auto, battery workers
The United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday it was committing $40 million to organizing non-union auto and battery workers in the United States over the next two years......»»
Researchers: To tackle gendered violence, Australia also needs to look at drugs, trauma and mental health
After several highly publicized alleged murders of women in Australia, the Albanese government this week pledged more than A$925 million over five years to address men's violence towards women. This includes up to $5,000 to support those escaping vio.....»»
Magna adds 363 jobs at 3 operations in Michigan
Magna, the world’s fourth-largest auto supplier, will open an engineering center for lighting in Novi and an R&D center in Troy, while adding manufacturing capacity in Lyon Township, according to a statement last week......»»
American Axle Q1 revenue, profit climb
American Axle & Manufacturing increased revenue and profit in the first quarter thanks to steadier production from its customers. Net income swung to a $20.5 million gain from a $5.1 million deficit in the same period last year......»»
Zeekr aims to raise up to $368 million in U.S. IPO
Zeekr founder and Chairman Shufu Li, according to a U.S. filing, will control almost 75 percent of the shareholder voting power in the company after the IPO......»»
A Company Is Building a Giant Compressed-Air Battery in the Australian Outback
Hydrostor, a leader in compressed-air energy storage, aims to break ground on a 200-MW plant in New South Wales by the end of this year. It wants to follow that with a 500-MW facility in California......»»
What Kind of Battery Would You Need to Power a Lightsaber?
On Star Wars Day, we use some basic physics to measure the power of the Force. It’s strong!.....»»
Contemporary wildfires not more severe than historically in western US dry forests: Study
Wildfires have increased over the last few decades in dry forests, which cover 25.5 million ha (63 million acres) of the western U.S. But are high-severity fires that kill 70% or more of trees already burning at rates that exceed historical (preindus.....»»
Five-day work week builds work–life balance in construction
Construction workers typically work six days a week but research tracking a five-day work week in the industry shows flexibility is key to improving worker well-being, with minimal perceived impact on productivity......»»
Magna expects $400 million revenue loss from Fisker production halt
Magna builds the Ocean EV for Fisker. Magna said it is monitoring the situation and "will evaluate opportunities to further mitigate impact on our business.”.....»»
5 key takeaways from April U.S. sales reports
U.S. light-vehicle sales slipped 3.9 percent to 1.32 million last month compared with April 2023; Toyota led among the brands......»»
Cold sintering may rescue plastic, ceramics, battery components from landfills
Recycling does not necessarily prevent an item from eventually ending up in a landfill, according to Enrique Gomez, interim associate dean for equity and inclusion and professor of chemical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering. Instea.....»»
The best Samsung tablets in 2024: our 6 favorite picks
Boasting stunning displays, long battery life, and great performance, Samsung's tablets are highly recommended. We round up the best of them in this article......»»
Julie Herrera buys another Texas store
City Limits Nissan is the first dealership Julie Herrera bought without the backing of her investor partner Cavender Auto Family of San Antonio......»»
Final U.S. rules extend timetable for critical mineral sourcing in EV tax credit eligibility
The rule expands the timetable for graphite sourcing until 2027, a critical mineral used in battery production that is overwhelmingly produced in China......»»
7 surprising takeaways from the Beijing auto show
The Chinese market is rapidly evolving, but it's not clear what it will end up looking like......»»
Minority dealer Julie Herrera expands IDEA Auto Group
City Limits Nissan is the first dealership Julie Herrera bought without the backing of her investor partner Cavender Auto Family of San Antonio......»»
What is cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA)?
Cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) is a set of organizing principles used to create an effective security framework. Using a CSMA approach means designing a security architecture that is composable and scalable with easily extensible interfaces,.....»»
Ransom recovery costs reach $2.73 million
Average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year, according to Sophos. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of $2 million, up from $400,000 in 2023. However, ransoms are just one part of the cost. Excluding ransoms.....»»
How to keep your Apple TV 4K"s Siri Remote charged
If you have an Apple TV 4K, it's not obvious how to check the battery level of your Siri Remote. We'll show you how to find it so you know before it dies that it's time to charge.There have been three generations of Apple TV 4K, all looking pretty si.....»»
Research explores energy and land-use practices on US golf courses
In 2018, golf was estimated to contribute significantly to the US economy, generating $84 billion, supporting 2 million jobs, and providing $59 billion in compensation. Given its prominence, golf holds a valuable position within US culture. However,.....»»