Will Turntide"s Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
The company's motor offers outstanding efficiency in HVAC systems for buildings; will e-cars be next? Image: Turntide Technologies Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new ve.....»»
Unifor to hold Ford ratification vote "before the end of the week"
Unifor plans to have members vote on its tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada “before the end of the week,” though precise timing for ratification meetings is still being finalized, a union spokesperson told Automotive News Canada We.....»»
Ford reaches tentative labor agreement with Unifor in Canada, avoids second strike
Unifor has struck a last-minute tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada, averting what would have been the first strike by Canadian auto workers against the automaker in 33 years......»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW in final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
GM offers 20% raises as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
Jose Muñoz says Hyundai in ‘crisis mode," boosting investment
Hyundai Motor North America CEO Jose Muñoz outlines the company's rapidly expanding contribution to the U.S. economy at the Automotive News Congress, with big investments in localized operations for the South Korean carmaker......»»
Wheel-hub motor maker Elaphe moving on from Lordstown
Elaphe supplied wheel-hub motors for the Lordstown Endurance pickup. Now the company is moving on to work with other automakers and expects its motors to be on another vehicle by the end of the decade......»»
New research predicts effects of marine heat waves on top ocean predators
Forecasts can now predict the location and onset of marine heat waves that can disrupt marine ecosystems. Scientists say the next step is to forecast what happens to top predators that inhabit those ecosystems......»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW; union calls it "deeply inadequate"
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
SoftBank backs autonomous trucking firm started by ex-Ford self-driving executives
The founders of the former self-driving unit of Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG are launching a new autonomous trucking startup with backing said to be more than $1 billion from Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. The new firm, named Stack AV, is led.....»»
LELO just dropped its first triple-stimulation sex toy
Experience wave-like vibrations with LELO's new triple-motor sex toy, the ENIGMA Wave. It launches on September 7. NEW SEX TOY LAUNCH: LELO's newest addition to the ENIGMA collection, the ENIGMA Wave, is on sale today for $259......»»
Polestar 2 gets new motor and battery for MY24 refresh, and it’s a winner
It's faster, more efficient, and a lot more fun to drive. Enlarge / When you see a brightly colored triceratops by the side of the road you should probably check it out. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar provided flight.....»»
Hyundai"s U.S. EV factory cost grows to $7.59B
Hyundai Motor Group and battery partner LG Energy Solution's joint venture is increasing the total investment into the electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah, Ga., to $7.59 billion......»»
Rivian R1T gets estimated 410 miles of range with Dual-Motor powertrain, Max Pack battery
The Rivian R1T will get up to 410 miles of range with the Dual-Motor powertrain and the largest Max Pack battery......»»
Ford"s Kumar Galhotra to speak at Automotive News Congress
Galhotora, who leads Ford's gasoline-powered vehicle business, will join a keynote lineup that includes General Motors President Mark Reuss and Hyundai Motor Co. President Jose Muñoz......»»
Rivian’s new dual-motor EVs boost range up to 410 miles
Rivian's Enduro drive unit was designed and built in-house from scratch. Enlarge / The R1T handled this boulder-strewn hill with aplomb. (credit: Ian Ward/Rivian) NORMAL, Ill.—It was a blazing hot August day in central.....»»
Rivian’s new dual-motor EVs boost range to 410 miles
Rivian's Enduro drive unit was designed and built in-house from scratch. Enlarge / The R1T handled this boulder-strewn hill with aplomb. (credit: Ian Ward/Rivian) NORMAL, Ill.—It was a blazing hot August day in central.....»»
Rivian"s new Enduro motor helps get the EV startup back on track
The Enduro motor opened up possibilities for Rivian, which had been struggling with supply chain shortages and elevated manufacturing costs at its Illinois factory......»»
Rivian’s new dual-motor EVs boost range to 390 miles
Rivian's Enduro drive unit was designed and built in-house from scratch. Enlarge / The R1T handled this boulder-strewn hill with aplomb. (credit: Ian Ward/Rivian) NORMAL, Ill.—It was a blazing hot August day in central.....»»