article thumbnail

UAW President: Tesla workers are union “members of the future”

Teslarati

I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. If Ford wants to be the all-American auto company, they can pay all-American wages and benefits. The strike has so far covered about 34,000 of the union’s 146,000 members across the Detroit Big Three.

Future 144
article thumbnail

GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

Green Car Congress

The planning and construction of this industrial park is a concrete step to implement the Chinese government’s green development goals for Guangdong and the national ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy. The move will help promote the development of the automobile industry and drive economic growth.

article thumbnail

University of Michigan Report Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3; Says Rapid, Wide-Reaching Change in Business Models Required for Turnaround

Green Car Congress

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” mpg) would increase Detroit automakers’ gross profits by roughly $3 billion per year and increase sales by the equivalent of two large assembly plans.

article thumbnail

Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford Asks UAW to End Strike

The Truth About Cars

From AP : The company, he said, builds more vehicles in America and has more United Auto Workers employees than any company, which has increased its costs in a highly competitive industry. The company is near an impasse with the United Auto Workers union, which walked out in targeted strikes at all three Detroit automakers on Sept.

Ford 111
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Everything is on the table."

Plug-in 45
article thumbnail

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. AND the Detroit car companies were laughing. guess who GM sold the NIHM auto-battery patents too.

Volt 41
article thumbnail

Opinion: Biden’s Tesla snub shows that clout, not innovation, is driving the American EV revolution

Teslarati

Executives from the Detroit Big 3 were there, and for all intents and purposes, the event presented a venue for the administration and legacy automakers to somewhat pat themselves on the back for accepting sustainable transportation. “It was considered the worst workforce in the automobile industry in the United States.

Tesla 145