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Ford doubles EV goal for 2023 and has a new semiconductor partner to help

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Ford made several leaps forward in its push toward electric vehicles today. Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the automaker has now doubled its electric vehicle production goals to 600,000 units by 2023. Ford also signed a non-binding contract with GlobalFoundries, a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor chip manufacturing.

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Tesla aiming for 200,000 Cybertrucks per year at volume production

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In addition to discussing the Cybertruck production ramp, Musk shared how much he looks up to Ford Motors Founder Henry Ford, even calling him a “next-level genius.” “The The amazing thing about automobiles was not so much the invention of the automobile, but the invention of the factory and mass manufacturing,” Musk said.

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

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In a response to Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford’s statements on Monday, the UAW noted that workers at non-union automakers like Tesla and Toyota are not the enemy. Many jobs will be lost,” Bill Ford said. I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country.

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Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

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Ford postponed EV launches to focus on hybrid production. Earlier this year, General Motors CEO Mary Barra talked about bringing the company’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America. During its recent earnings call, however, Tesla reiterated its stance that EVs are the future of the automobile industry.

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UAW Makes Sizable Demands of GM, Ford, Stellantis

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There has been loads of speculation about what the United Automobile Workers would be asking for during this year’s contract negotiations, with the assumption being that demands would be fairly lofty. Much of this was fueled by statements made by UAW leadership, especially those coming from President Shawn Fain.

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GM, Ford post record August sales in China

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General Motors and its joint ventures set a new August sales mark in China, with sales rising 7.3% Ford China also posted its highest-ever August sales, with 48,631 wholesale units sold, up 39% from last year. Ford China. Year to date, Ford China has sold 368,513 wholesale units, up 8% from January - August 2011.

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UAW could try to unionize Tesla and other automakers next

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Amidst ongoing strikes from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, some wonder if other automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen, Honda or Toyota could be next. Farley has also criticized the UAW’s demands directly, saying last month that they would effectively bankrupt Ford if enacted.

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