This month the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that its members ratified new contracts with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. The result has been 25% or more raises over the next 4.5 years. Not only is this one of US labor’s biggest achievements in decades, it’s a real win for … [continued]
When it comes to EVs, it’s easy to think a lot about how efficient they are after the vehicle leaves the factory. That’s obviously very important, but a super clean vehicle that comes from a dirty and inefficient manufacturing process isn’t a great way to get started. Perhaps more importantly, … [continued]
Construction progress photos are nice. When it comes to EV charging stations, it’s awesome to know how far along they are for future trips. When the company doesn’t let people know what’s going on, it can be a little maddening. Why? Because badly-needed infrastructure is something we all look forward … [continued]
When it comes to building an EV, the hardest thing is usually the battery. EVs are simpler in most respects, but finding a gas tank supplier is a lot easier than figuring out who has the mines, refining, battery manufacturing, and battery pack assembly chops to supply the electric motor … [continued]
Transitioning to electric vehicles can save a lot of emissions compared to ICE, but it’s just one of many things that need to change to achieve badly-needed environmental goals. The emissions associated with building and maintaining EVs also need to be reduced. Stellantis seems to get it, because the company … [continued]
As much fun as I have with my front-drive Bolt EUV crossover on forest roads and other off-pavement places, there are definitely some hard limits to what today’s crop of EVs can do. We’ve seen Tesla’s weird silver truck-like thing struggle in off-road parks because that’s not what it was … [continued]
When the United Auto Workers (UAW) started its strike against Ford, GM, and Stellantis earlier this year, a grim storyline took shape in the press: This strike pitted President Biden’s push for a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) against his support for workers. Writing about the strike and the transition … [continued]
In the Netherlands, 42% of new car sales were plugin car sales in October. Furthermore, 29% were full electrics! The Dutch market saw an increase in plugin registrations to 11,776 units in October, with the plugin vehicle (PEV) market thus reaching 42% of the overall auto market last month. That … [continued]
The United Auto Workers’ historic strike results in important benefits, including a path for reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois. The United Auto Workers (UAW) fought through a historic strike to win significant benefits in a tentative deal that includes a path for reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in … [continued]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed new fuel economy standards that, together with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) greenhouse gas emissions standards, are meant to continue to reduce fuel use from new passenger vehicles. The fuel economy program, known as CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) because it considers … [continued]
