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Biden-Harris Administration Begins National Spectrum Strategy
“Spectrum is a limited resource that enables the everyday and the extraordinary – from checking the weather on our phone to traveling into space. As demand for this resource increases, the US will continue to lead the world in spectrum innovation, and President Biden’s bold vision for spectrum policy will provide the foundation for that leadership,” said US. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, a Biden appointee. Continue reading
Posted in mobility company, news analysis, shows and events, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, broadband Internet access, Ken Zino, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, NTIA, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
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Mazda Posts Net Income of $7.2 Billion for First Half of Japanese Fiscal Year
“Through the introduction of our Large product CX-90, following the introduction of the CX-60, and ongoing strong performance of mainstay products such as the CX-5, global sales volume increased 20% from the prior year. Other contributing factors were an improvement in market mix with a 40% year-on-year increase in sales in North America, mainly in the high-profit US market,” said Masahiro Moro, President and CEO Mazda Motor Corporation. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, economy, financial results, mobility company, news analysis
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, Masahiro Moro, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mazda results first half of the Japanese fiscal year April – September 2023
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Bosch Shows 6 kW Motorcycle EV Drive Motor with Inverter
“With production starting in 2025, the new Bosch 6 kW motor will enable manufacturers to electrify two-wheeler segments that have so far tended to feature combustion-engine technology. In this way, we’re meeting not only demands for everyday mobility needs in cities, but also the desire for riding enjoyment outside urban centers,” said Liersch. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment, global warming, mobility company, motorcycles, news analysis, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Bosch Two-Wheeler & Powersports, EICMA 2023 motorcycle show, EV integrated motor management, Ken Zino, Milan. Geoff Liersch
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GM Announces Niron Magnetics Partnership for EV Motors
Niron’s proprietary Clean Earth Magnet® technology is based on iron nitride, a plentiful and affordable material with “real potential for commercial use in future EVs,” GM said. The permanent magnets in EV motor rotors are typically made from rare earth minerals such as terbium, dysprosium, praseodymium and neodymium, which are expensive and currently processed almost entirely overseas. A late model car can use hundreds of magnets. This technology can cut their material cost in half it’s claimed. Continue reading
Toyota Posts FY2024 Q2 Net Income of $18.4 Billion
“We are grateful for the support of many stakeholders, from production to logistics, sales, and services, including suppliers. As a result of selling each car meticulously at prices that match the product appeal refined through Toyota’s ‘making ever-better cars’ initiative, operating income increased from the same period of the previous fiscal year,” Toyota said. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, blog, financial results, manufacturing, marketing, mobility company, news analysis, results
Tagged 7203 Prime of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ken Zino, Toyota Motor FY 2024 Q2
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Unifor Stellantis Agreement Good for All Workers in Transition
“After a short strike throughout the night Unifor has reached now a tentative agreement with Stellantis. The deal came about around 7:00 AM this morning, after bargaining throughout the night. And yes, as you can tell all of those here are tired, but also very, very proud of the work that we’ve done for Canadian auto workers. ” said Unifor National President Lana Payne said late this afternoon at a hotel in Toronto. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, AutoInformed Editorial, customer satisfaction, economy, environment, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, news analysis, people, transportation
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, economy, James Stewart, Ken Zino, labor issues, Lana Payne, manufacturing, milestones, Mobility Company, news analysis, Unifor Stellantis 2023 contract agreement.
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Unifor and Stellantis Have Tentative Contract in Canada
“I am proud of our members at every Stellantis facility for their quick and decisive action during this brief and effective strike action,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “This agreement will considerably improve the living standards of every Unifor member at Stellantis.” Continue reading
Ford Reaches UAW Contract Agreement If Members Vote Yes
“We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with the UAW covering our U.S. operations,” said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley at 8:43 pm tonight in a Dearborn issued statement.
The agreement, of course is subject is dependent on ratification by Ford’s UAW-represented employees. Continue reading
Posted in economy, labor issues, manufacturing, milestones, mobility company, people, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, big three 2023 uaw contract negotiations, Jim Farley, Ken Zino, Shawn fain, stand up strike, uaw, UAW Vice President Chuck Browning, Walter Reuther
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Stellantis and Orano Explore EV Battery Recycling Deal
Key to the deal appears to be Orano’s low-carbon technology, which differs from existing processes, allowing the recovery of all materials from lithium-ion batteries, and the manufacturing of new cathode materials. The joint venture will produce materials also known as “black mass” or “active mass.” This can be refined in Orano’s hydro-metallurgical plant to be built in Dunkirk, France, so that the materials could be re-used in batteries. Continue reading
Posted in electric vehicles, environment, manufacturing, mobility company, transportation
Tagged Alison Jones, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Guillaume Dureau, Ken Zino, lithium ion batteries, NYSE: STLA, Orano group, reclaimed cobalt and nickel and lithium
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GM Increases Contract Offer for UAW Members
General Motors said today that it has provided a comprehensive offer to the UAW yesterday with “substantial movement in all key areas in an effort to reach a final agreement with the UAW and get our people back to work.” Gerald Johnson, executive vice president manufacturing and global sustainability, in a video told GM UAW members “the offer on the table is the most significant that GM has ever proposed to the UAW and recognizes our team members for all their dedication and contributions. The majority of our workforce will make $40.39 per hour, or roughly $84,000 a year by the end of this agreement’s term. We also continue to provide world-class health care with no out-of-pocket premiums or deductibles for seniority team members.” Continue reading
Polestar 4 Production Starts at Geely Hangzhou Bay Plant
“Polestar 4 stands out in design and performance, a remarkable SUV coupé in many ways. It is the first Polestar to feature a virtual rear window with world-class digital rear-view mirror. This car plays a very important role in our growing line-up of exclusive performance EVs. It illustrates the value of our diversified and asset-light approach, making use of our partner and major shareholder’s development and manufacturing expertise,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. Continue reading →