Michigan’s Auto Industry Faces Critical Crossroads in 2026
The Associated Press reports that Michigan faces a critical moment for its $348 billion automotive industry, which accounts for 20% of state jobs and...
Driverless Disaster: Blackout Turns Waymo Vehicles into Roadblocks
A widespread power outage in San Francisco caused by a substation fire left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without electricity and disrupted traffic...
America’s Auto Industry Unleashed
US automakers are shifting back toward selling high-margin gasoline trucks and SUVs as EV demand slows and regulations ease, boosting near-term profits.
Auto Industry on Edge: Aluminum Shortage and Geopolitics Halt US Production
A combination of supply chain disruptions, including an aluminum shortage and rising geopolitical tensions, is bringing US auto production to a standstill, impacting companies...
Penn State Tests Streetlight EV Charging to Expand Access
Researchers at Penn State have developed a scalable framework for using streetlights as cost-effective and accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to improve...
EV Credit Boosts Sales, But ‘Cliff’ Looms
Auto dealers remain profitable despite ongoing uncertainty around EV adoption and tariffs. The $7,500 EV lease credit, set to expire on September 30, 2025,...
The “Potato Head” of Trucks Sees Opportunity in EV Tax Credit Removal
Forbes reports that the removal of the federal EV tax credit may benefit Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric truck startup, by opening up market...
Hyundai’s Georgia Plant Blends Automation with Human Skill
At Hyundai’s new high-tech factory in Georgia, robots handle most welding, inspections, and heavy tasks, while humans focus on quality control and detailed assembly...
High Costs, Low Demand Hit Electric Pickups
Electric pickup sales in the US are falling short of expectations, with only 35,000 sold in the first half of 2025, down 4% from...
Can a Common Rock Power the Future of Batteries?
Aspiring Materials, a New Zealand startup, has developed a sustainable, closed-loop process that extracts valuable minerals from olivine, a previously overlooked rock. Using only...