Operators of East and Gulf Coast port terminals said they won’t continue bargaining with union dockworkers if it means giving up their right to invest in semi-automated cargo handling equipment.
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Port Operators Threaten to Halt Talks Over Automation Issue
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The company is shutting down its European operations simultaneously, and existing employees in Europe will have to reapply for new jobs.
December 4, 2024EV Charging Firm Ideanomics Files for Bankruptcy
Ideanomics, which owns technology used to charge electric buses and other commercial vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy.
December 4, 2024Mach in Talks to Help Rescue Electric Vehicle Maker Lion
Mach Capital, the investment arm of Canadian real estate developer Groupe Mach, is in discussions to provide more funding to cash-strapped electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric.
December 3, 2024General Motors to Sell Its Stake in Michigan Battery Factory
DETROIT — General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Mich.
December 2, 2024Germany Assumes $629M in Northvolt Debt After Insolvency
Germany will assume more than 600 million euros ($629 million) of debt that its development bank extended to Northvolt AB for the construction of a battery plant in the country.
December 2, 2024Ex-TuSimple CEO Hou Seeks to Liquidate Company’s Assets
TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou, who claims to be the company’s largest shareholder, is also seeking judicial aid in an increasingly bitter spat with former colleague Mo Chen.
December 2, 2024Northvolt Names Markus Dangelmaier as CEO of Main Factory
Northvolt AB has named Markus Dangelmaier CEO of Northvolt Ett AB, its only factory that’s producing battery cells.
December 2, 2024US Commits to $7.54B Loan for Stellantis EV Battery Plants
Stellantis and joint venture partner Samsung have won a commitment from the U.S. government for a loan worth up to $7.54 billion to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Ind.Â
December 2, 2024Nikola Corp. Releases Inaugural Sustainability Impact Report
Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, released their first-ever sustainability impact report. Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities.
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