Category: Factories and Manufacturing

Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms

The United Auto Workers leader vowed to be tougher than his predecessors in contract talks. His initial demands attach big numbers to that promise.
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu Says Company Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan

In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War

At 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows.
Strong Economic Data Buoys Biden, but Many Voters Are Still Sour

Voters continue to rate the president poorly on economic issues, but there are signs the national mood is beginning to improve.
Solar Supply Chain Grows More Opaque Amid Human Rights Concerns

The global industry is cutting some ties to China, but its exposure to forced labor remains high and companies are less transparent, a new report found.
Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity

From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.
The Robots We Were Afraid of Are Already Here

The long-anticipated automation revolution has begun. Robots are ready to operate forklifts and do laundry. It’s not as scary as it sounds.
GDP Grew at 2.4% Rate in Q2 as US Economy Stayed on Track

The reading on gross domestic product was bolstered by consumer spending, showing that recession forecasts early in the year were premature, at least.
Slow Battery Production Crimps G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Rollout

The company is earning big profits on gasoline cars and trucks but is struggling to catch up to Tesla in the fastest-growing segment of the auto market.
Tornado Rips Through N.C. Site, Threatening Pfizer’s Drug Supplies

Extensive damage occurred at the company’s property in Rocky Mount, and many products used by hospitals appeared to have been affected. This could further exacerbate shortages.
Tesla Wants to Double Size of Its German Factory

The electric automaker wants to produce a million cars a year at its plant near Berlin, a step that would make it Europe’s largest car factory.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Owner to Build Battery Plant in England

The factory, made possible by government subsidies, could produce nearly half of the electric-car batteries needed in Britain by 2030.