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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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Combine this with affordability, and the Model Y is one of the most appealing automobiles on the market today. Its highly affordable price tag that starts at around $5,000 makes it one of the most popular vehicles globally despite not having standard features without additional charges. Credit: Tesla China/Twitter.

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Who Actually ‘Won’ the UAW Strike? Are Union Pay Bumps Sustainable?

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billion while General Motors had estimated closer to $800 million right before the UAW ramped up the pressure. Earlier data shows General Motors losing $3.6 The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the average UAW member makes about $28 per hour on the line at the start of 2023. But they were all already doing this.

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What's the Deal? UAW Strike Deadline Nears With No Contracts Signed

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The deal is roughly on par with the 15 percent initially offered by Ford and 16 percent from General Motors. gross domestic product by $5.6 However, the situation hardly seems sustainable in the long term as fewer households can afford to purchase a new vehicle. “If percent over the next four years.

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