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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The new $148-million lightweight metals manufacturing institute announced in February by President Obama ( earlier post ) will locate in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, officials from the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII) and the city announced today.

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On the Detroit auto display, worries and hope as UAW collision time limit nears

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It’s no longer “either we have a strong auto industry or workers are fairly compensated,” she stated. ” “We’re building the center of the auto industry. “We can and must do both. That’s why I’m hopeful they’ll stay at the table and get a contract done.”

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How a possible UAW collision would have important ramifications on auto logistics

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The UAW’s promises with the Detroit 3 expire Sept. 7 chapter of trucking corporate Yellow Corp., 7 chapter of trucking corporate Yellow Corp., “It’s really about the level of dedication companies have to the auto industry,” he stated.

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GM Reaches Agreement with China-based Pacific Century Motors on the Sale of Nexteer Automotive

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The sale of Nexteer to PCM supports our objective to focus on our core auto business and is the final step in our efforts to position Nexteer as an independent supplier. The sale better enables Nexteer to take advantage of anticipated growth in the global auto industry with a variety of automakers.

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Stellantis, LG Power enforcing ‘contingency plans’ for EV battery plant in Canada

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billion) from LG Power and undercover contributions from federal and provincial governments, as the biggest ever within the Canadian auto sector. A spokesperson for Champagne stated on Friday that the “auto industry is crucial to the Canadian economy and to the hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers.” billion ($1.1

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Federal Bankruptcy Court Approves GM Asset Sale to New GM

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will change its name to General Motors Company and continue to operate under GM’s historic corporate and sub brands. The current General Motors Corporation will change its name to Motors Liquidation Company. The retiree benefits trust has selected seasoned auto industry analyst Stephen Girsky. Whitacre, Jr.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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Employers (3 major corporations) provide work-place charging (25 park/charge spots) and employee vehicle purchase incentives (add’l $2,500/vehicle); Commit/fund corporate fleet purchases (25 vehicles). Large local employers (as early adopters). Local Universities. Earlier post.).

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