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A Remote Work Revolution Is Underway — But Not For Everyone
Thursday, May 06, 2021
It's not just tech companies embracing work-from-home for the post-pandemic era. But manufacturers like Ford also have to consider the huge swathes of their workforce that simply can't work remotely.
Big Oil Is Seeing Big Earnings Again
Friday, April 30, 2021
The world's oil and gas mega-companies are raking it in again. The earnings reflect the remarkable comeback in the global economy, powered by U.S. growth, which is sharply pushing up demand for oil.
Get Ready For A Shortage Of iPads And MacBooks
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The global shortage of chips could hurt production of iPads and Macs, costing Apple $3 billion to $4 billion in revenue, in what is the latest example of a company being hit by supply constraints.
Tesla Reports Record Earnings, With More Than A Bit Of Help From Bitcoin
Monday, April 26, 2021
The electric automaker notched $438 million in net income for the quarter, helped in part by the sale of more than $100 million in Bitcoin.
White House Is Preparing To Give Back California's Smog-Busting Powers
Monday, April 26, 2021
California may regain the right to set its own vehicle emissions standards as part of the Biden administration's push to reverse Trump-era environmental policies.
Honda Aims To Go All-Electric By 2040
Friday, April 23, 2021
The Japanese automaker is planning to phase out gas- and diesel-powered vehicles over the next two decades, pivoting to battery-powered and fuel-cell cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles.
Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On Climate, Or We'll Cut Your Pay
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.
As Auto Industry Goes Electric, Can It Avoid A Battery Bottleneck?
Thursday, April 15, 2021
As automakers from General Motors to Volkswagen bet big on an electric future, fears are rising about whether the world's supply of batteries can keep up.
Auto Industry Continues To Struggle With Supply Chain Issues
Friday, April 09, 2021
The auto industry continues to grapple with ongoing supply chain issues, most notably a shortage of semiconductors. The Biden administration is taking a look at the problem, which is costing billions.
More Plants At GM Go Dark As Chip Shortage Continues To Bite
Thursday, April 08, 2021
Ford, Stellantis, and now GM again: Auto makers continue to close plants as they reel from a shortage of chips that poses a critical challenge for the sector.
If World's Battery Supply Doesn't Scale Up, Automakers Will Be In Trouble
Thursday, April 08, 2021
Electric vehicle production is increasing at an astonishing pace, and that means automakers need more batteries. Companies are racing to secure raw materials to avoid a shortage in a few years.
OPEC+ To Gradually Boost Oil Production Ahead Of Expected Summer Rebound In Demand
Thursday, April 01, 2021
Citing vaccination rollouts and various stimulus packages globally, the powerful oil cartel and its allies made a surprise announcement that it would gradually boost oil production over three months.
Biden's Infrastructure Plan Would Push For Electric Vehicles
Thursday, April 01, 2021
President Biden's infrastructure plan, which he announced Wednesday, would promote electric vehicle manufacturing, sales and advancement of charging stations.
What A Shocker — 'Voltswagen' Sparks Scorn With Stunt That Duped So Many, It Hertz
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Volkswagen of America announced it was changing its name to "Voltswagen" — an early April Fool's Day joke that tricked many people.
Volkswagen Will Not Change Its Name To 'Voltswagen' After All, Says It Was All A Joke
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Volkswagen of America will not, in fact, be renaming itself "Voltswagen of America." A statement to that effect was a joke "in the spirit of April Fool's Day," the company said.
The Suez Canal Was Blocked For Under A Week — Here's How That Will Affect The World
Monday, March 29, 2021
The container ship Ever Given has finally been unstuck from the Suez Canal, but there will be lingering consequences to its nearly week-long blockade of the vital trade corridor.
Ship Happens: Coffee, Livestock, Ikea Furniture Among The Objects Stuck At The Suez
Monday, March 29, 2021
Livestock and lumber. Oil and automobiles. Exercise equipment and instant coffee. These are just some of the products that were blocked by the ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal.
Why Gas Prices Have Increased In The Last 3 Months
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Prices at the pump have climbed dramatically in the first three months of the year, increasing more than 50 cents per gallon. The rising prices are driven by global forces of supply and demand.
Boom Or Bubble? Skeptics Take Aim At Buzzy Electric Vehicle Market
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
A ton of new vehicle start-ups are trying to follow in Tesla's footsteps but a battle between one electric pickup maker and a short seller shows how the heavily hyped industry is also a risky one.
Roads Are Getting Deadlier For Pedestrians; Fatality Rates Are Worse For Minorities
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
A new report warns that pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared in the first half of the year, with the death rate likely to see the largest one-year increase in 2020.