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Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in U.S.
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (133+ words) Demand for the key material in lithium-ion batteries that power everything from phones to EVs, is surging as trade tensions with China persist. Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in U.S. Gouverneur, N.Y. " Graphite mines in the United…...
Larry Ellison, not Elon Musk, was the tech titan who defined 2025
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (79+ words) The 81-year-old Oracle Corp. co-founder and chairman has been omnipresent - playing a role in just about every major business story of the year. Larry Ellison, not Elon Musk, was the tech titan who defined 2025 When the year began, a billionaire…...
December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (104+ words) Several recurring industry trends converge at year-end, creating favorable conditions that can help you save money. December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why If you're in the market for a new vehicle, the…...
Tesla owner complaints rise in door-handle defect probe
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (128+ words) The U.S. auto safety regulator investigating whether certain Tesla Inc. door handles are defective received additional complaints within days of initiating its probe from consumers who were unable to ... The U.S. auto safety regulator investigating whether certain Tesla Inc. door handles are…...
Why pricing soon could change on the Ford F-150 Hybrid
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (48+ words) CEO Jim Farley suggested the Dearborn automaker in the future could hike prices on its hybrid offerings, particularly its popular F-150 models. Why pricing soon could change on the Ford F-150 Hybrid Consumers considering a hybrid pickup truck might want to buy…...
Ex-Stellantis CEO sees Tesla’s Musk pulling out of car industry
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (113+ words) Elon Musk erred by devoting too little of his time to Tesla Inc., which is overvalued and being humbled by China's top electric-car maker, according to Stellantis NV's outspoken former chief executive ... Elon Musk erred by devoting too little of…...
Wendling: Road usage charging will keep Michigan moving smoothly
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (189+ words) Since its introduction in 1932, the national gas tax has been the primary funding method to support the construction and maintenance of America's transportation infrastructure. Over the years, however, several issues have arisen that have led the gas tax to become…...
UAW plans strike authorization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (116+ words) After more than a year of bargaining, a contract deal hasn't been reached. The union plans to increase pressure. UAW plans strike authorization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee United Auto Workers-represented employees at Volkswagen AG's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee,…...
Musk hijacks Tesla earnings call to vouch for $1 trillion pay plan
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (97+ words) Proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis have recommended that investors reject the unprecedented payout. Elon Musk, the world's richest person, spent the end of Tesla Inc.'s earnings call pleading with investors to approve his $1 trillion pay package…...
State holds Gotion in default 2 years after deal for Big Rapids battery plant project
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (109+ words) Michigan is holding a battery manufacturer that is planning to locate to the state in default of an incentive agreement that promised the company $175 million. Lansing " The state of Michigan is holding battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. in default of a…...