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Toyota and partners launching public autonomous shuttle service in Indiana

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May Mobility conducts shuttle services in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Arlington, Texas; Hiroshima, Japan; and Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well. May Mobility recently completed shuttle operations in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing Hoosiers with more than 3,400 rides to school and work from June to November 2021.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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In the job’s description, Tesla notes that Prototype Vehicle Operators will be part of its vehicle data collection team.

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UAW says ‘strike is working,’ as GM concessions prevent added walkouts

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has reportedly made progress in contract negotiations with the “Big Three” automakers of Michigan, though there is still some progress to be made, according to the organization’s president. “GM has agreed to lay the foundation for a just transition [to EVs],” Fain added.

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Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

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According to a report from Reuters , Stellantis will temporarily lay off 525 more workers in Michigan, while GM will furlough 139 employees in Ohio. The UAW expanded strikes on Monday to include 6,800 workers walking out at the largest and most profitable Stellantis truck plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

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GM plans $632M improve in Castle Wayne, Ind., for pace massive pickups

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On June 5, GM mentioned it deliberate to spend $788 million at Flint Meeting in Michigan and $233 million on the within reach Flint Steel Middle, which produces sheet steel stampings, towards manufacturing of redesigned heavy-duty pickups.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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The projects selected projects as part of the MINER program are: University of Texas at Arlington. Michigan Technological University Energy Reduction and Improved Critical Mineral Recovery from Low-Grade Disseminated Sulphide Deposits and Mine Tailings ($2,467,817).

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Chevy, GMC struggle for EV/ICE candy spot

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billion at factories in Michigan, Indiana and Ontario that manufacture the Silverado and Sierra for year pickup manufacturing. GM in June dedicated to spending greater than $500 million to replace the Arlington, Texas, plant the place the automobiles are constructed for year gasoline-powered SUV manufacturing.

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