Automotive
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HKU researchers create super steel that’s strong, flexible and resistant to fracture
HKU, Berkeley Lab team says production method creates ultra high strength steel without sacrificing fracture resistance or ductility.Read more → -
Tesla CEO Musk restarts California factory amid lockdown
Tesla CEO’s dares authorities to arrest him; threatens to move plant out of California.Read more → -
GM to restart some Ontario production next week
Most of automaker’s North American operations to restart by May 18.Read more → -
Mexico pledges gradual reopen of automotive plants
U.S. campaign pressuring Mexico to reestablish manufacturing supply chain.Read more → -
ATS secures $60M EV battery assembly contract
Automation firm to design, build and install battery assembly systems over next 18 months.Read more → -
Woodbridge Foam, APMA produce first Ontario-made masks for hospitals
Auto parts association says initiative will ramp up to 1M N95 certified masks per week at foam company’s Vaughan, ON plant.Read more → -
U.S. rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push
Auto industry says it prefers compromise between old and new standards to reflect popularity of SUVs, trucks.Read more → -
FORD, 3M, GE, UAW partner to speed production of respirators, medical supplies
Engineering teams leveraging 3D printing and off-the-shelf parts to fill shortages of emergency medical equipment.Read more → -
Ford, GM: North American factories will close due to virus
Fiat Chrysler expected to follow suit; Tesla’s plans still unclear.Read more → -
GM rolls out plans for 13 new electric vehicles over next five years
Big 3 car maker looks to retool image as a high-tech competitor to Tesla.Read more →
