Automakers face a threat to electric vehicle sales: Slow charging times
It can take hours to fully charge an electric vehicle at most stations. The auto industry wants to cut charging times down to five or 10 minutes.
A driverless Tesla crashed in Texas, killing 2 passengers and burning for hours
The NTSB has recommended that the government and Tesla limit the roads on which its Autopilot system can safely operate, and that Tesla install a more robust system to monitor drivers to make sure they’re paying attention.
Volkswagen hoaxes media with fake news release as a pre-April Fool’s Day joke
The fake release could land Volkswagen in trouble with U.S. securities regulators, because its stock price rose nearly 5% the day the bogus statement was officially issued.
US traffic deaths spike even as pandemic cuts miles traveled
The nonprofit National Safety Council estimates in a report issued Thursday that 42,060 people died in vehicle crashes in 2020, an 8% increase over 2019 and the first jump in four years.
Biden actions targeting climate change could have big impact on energy and auto industries
President Biden has put his team to work reviewing dozens of actions taken by former President Trump, aiming to reverse orders that he says harm the environment or endanger public health.
GM to recall 7 million vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags
GM will recall full-size pickup trucks and SUVs from the 2007 through 2014 model years, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again, but passengers won’t see them right away
All existing 737 Max jets must first undergo maintenance and get modifications before they can fly. Pilots must also undergo simulator training.
737 Max crashes were ‘horrific culmination’ of errors by Boeing and FAA, investigators say
House committee investigators said they found several instances in which Boeing concealed information about new software from the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines.
GM workers ratify contract, ending contentious 40-day strike
The four-year deal will now be used as a template in bargaining with crosstown rival Ford Motor Co., the union’s choice for the next round of bargaining, followed by Fiat Chrysler.
GM and union reach tentative deal that could end monthlong strike
The deal was hammered out Wednesday, Oct. 16, but it won’t immediately end the strike by more than 49,000 workers.
Seeing a twisting road ahead, Ford cuts 7,000 salaried jobs worldwide
Ford revealed details of its long-awaited restructuring plan Monday as it prepared for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles.
GM to lay off up to 14K workers, close as many as 5 plants
The company is restructuring to cut costs and focus more on autonomous and electric vehicles.