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Tesla’s pay increase for employees revealed in internal documents: report

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Tesla’s pay increase for employees in all of its gigafactories and offices in the US was recently revealed in internal documents. According to internal documents, Tesla increased factory workers’ pay from a minimum of $22 to $39 per hour. Below is a chart from Business Insider depicting each level and region.

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Chevy Equinox EV Outlined in China Trade Ministry Documents

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General Motors is gearing up for the release of several new EVs over the next few years, starting with the Chevrolet Equinox EV this fall. The Ministry’s documentation shows details of the Equinox EV’s exterior dimensions, which are slightly longer and taller than the Tesla Model Y.

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have published a new guidance document, “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.”. —Reeshemah Howard, Sustainability Mission Leader, General Motors.

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Opinion: GMC Hummer EV’s EPA documents reveal that it’s still a vehicle of consumption and excess

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Now, the Hummer EV’s EPA documents have been filed (credit to Car and Driver for first reporting on the filings), and they show that the hulking all-electric vehicle stayed really true to the spirit of its gas-guzzling predecessor. That’s heavier than a whole Toyota 86. Hopefully, such will not be the fate of the Hummer EV.

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NHTSA launches investigation into Cadillac LYRIQ electronic brake failures

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The investigation was prompted by an early warning reporting field report review, according to NHTSA documents seen by Teslarati. ” General Motors has also verified the Early Warning Reporting. It will affect 3,322 units, and a loss of brake assist and a potential hindrance of ABS performance.

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Report: 50 years ago, GM and Ford understood climate change was an issue

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General Motors and Ford knew about the possible impact of climate change as far back as 50 years ago, according to a new report from E&E News.

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GM initiates ‘Voluntary Separation Program’ offering buyouts to employees

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General Motors (GM) initiated a voluntary separation program (VSP), offering buyouts to employees who choose to leave the company. At the beginning of the year, General Motors shared its intention to implement a cost reduction program to reduce fixed costs by $2.0 billion on an annual run rate basis by 2024.

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