Biden’s mask mandate may trip up vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate for businesses could face an uphill battle legally, according to an attorney specializing in occupational safety laws.
Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects
Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla's website and an employee post on the career site LinkedIn.com.
Boppy pillows tied to 7 infant deaths after warning last year: report
Pillow-like products made by Boppy have been linked to the deaths of seven infants in recent months according to a new report.
Lithium fuels hopes for revival on California’s largest lake
Demand for electric vehicles has shifted investments into high gear to extract lithium from geothermal brine, salty water that has been overlooked and pumped back underground since the region’s first geothermal plant opened in 1982.
EU considers help for rare earth magnet production - sources
The EU is working on proposals to jump-start home output of a type of specialist magnet vital in electric car motors by offering support to local producers so they can compete with Chinese rivals, sources close to the situation said.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts over battery fires
General Motors has issued a recall of all its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles across the globe after a number of the batteries installed in the cars caught fire.
Get in line Tesla Bot, other automakers have done the robot thing
The Tesla Bot unveiled at Tesla's AI Day won't be the first robot project from an automaker. Honda, Toyota GM and others have already taken giants strides into the space.
Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside.
Detroit’s Dem mayor says he and Rashida Tlaib predicted Census ’undercount’
Mayor Mike Duggan says he plans to pursue "legal remedies" over what he claims was an inaccurate count.
US probing whether Mercedes vans can roll away unexpectedly
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating whether some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can shift out of park and unexpectedly roll away.
Joby's electric flying taxi completes 150-mile flight
Joby Aero Inc.'s electric flying taxi has hit a milestone, completing a 150-mile flight on one charge.
GM issues another Chevrolet Bolt recall, says faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
Self-driving Ford cars coming to Miami Lyft customers by end of 2021
Ford and ride-share app Lyft are bringing autonomous vehicles to Lyft customers in Miami by the end of 2021.
Toyota pulls Olympic ads from Japan amid COVID-19 concerns
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, has announced the withdrawal of all Olympic-themed advertisements from airing locally in response to backlash surrounding the rising COVID-19 infection rates as it relates to the Tokoyo Olympics.
General Motors launches new electric-vehicle fleet charging service
General Motors is doubling down on its push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles with the unveiling of its Ultium Charge 360 service for fleet customers.
GM drops another feature from its full-size trucks due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing wireless charging pads from its full-size SUVs in a effort to stretch its supply of semiconductor chips.
Justice Department is probing Lordstown Motors
The Justice Department is probing embattled electric-truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp. RIDE -10.92% , according to people familiar with the matter.
US agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes
The U.S. government's highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver assist systems.
GM recalls old SUVs as suspension problem can affect steering
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds.
Mexico extends deadline for do-over of disputed GM contract vote
Mexican authorities on Monday extended the deadline for the union at a General Motors Co plant to do over a disputed contract vote that has drawn U.S. scrutiny, warning the plant's collective contract would be terminated if the date is missed.