Mercedes-Benz said in Stuttgart today that it has reached agreement with “employee representatives” on future European production plans for its new electric portfolio. This means that the Works Council and the powerful IG Metall union, which represents the industrial sector in Europe’s largest economy, supports how the factories are being allocated. The production portfolio already includes six all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. These are being built at six locations on three continents.
“The shift toward an electric and digital future is a big challenge and at the same time an opportunity. What is clear is that our production portfolio is undergoing a transformation, and with it our tasks and employment profiles. Today we have once again shown that we, together with the works council, have reached viable and forward-looking solutions for our production sites, our company and its employees. I am delighted that we are able to offer our colleagues new opportunities in future,” said Sabine Kohleisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Human Resources and Labor Director. Continue reading →
GM Expands EV First Responder Training in US, Canada
Look out for orange-colored wiring that indicates high voltage.
GM (NYSE:GM) said today that it is expanding efforts to educate public safety, fire and emergency service providers throughout the United States and Canada as EV sales grow.
The company’s latest EV First Responder Training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support emergency situations involving electric vehicles, including Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and Cadillac LYRIQ. The training consists of live presentations and other formats, including combinations of expert presentations, videos, animations and virtual demonstrations. Continue reading →