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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal With All Detroit Automakers, Striking Ends

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Ford was the first to strike a deal, followed by Stellantis. The deal with Stellantis was announced on Saturday and is said to mimic the terms the union already had negotiated with Ford. As with the Stellantis agreement, we’re expecting the union contract with General Motors to be based closely on the deal made with Ford.

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEV US) have mutually agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van based on Transit Connect. Ford and Azure. The vehicle will be badged with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive logo. Earlier post.).

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. A123 Systems, Inc.

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