Semiconductor companies, which united to get the CHIPS Act approved, have set off a lobbying frenzy as they argue for more cash than their competitors.
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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Chip Makers Turn Cutthroat in Fight for Share of Federal Money
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How One Ukrainian Company Survived, and Thrived, Through a Year of War
The New York Times – Business:For Kormotech and its 1,300 employees, Russia’s invasion disrupted everything. After nimble decision-making and good fortune, sales are up, providing Ukraine with much-needed tax revenue.
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Inside Taiwanese Chip Giant, a U.S. Expansion Stokes Tensions
The New York Times – Business:Employee doubts are rising about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s $40 billion investment in an Arizona factory.
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How Arizona Is Positioning Itself for $52 Billion to the Chips Industry
The New York Times – Business:The state has become a hub for chip makers including Intel and TSMC, as the government prepares to release a gusher of funds for the strategic industry.
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Tesla Fired Buffalo Workers Seeking to Organize, Union Says
The New York Times – Business:Workers backing a push for better wages and working conditions were among those illegally laid off, members told the National Labor Relations Board.
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Ford Halts Production of F-150 Lightning Electric Truck Over Battery Issue
The New York Times – Business:The automaker cited a potential problem with the battery pack of the F-150 Lightning but said it was unaware of any incidents “in the field.”
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Energy Department Will Loan $2 Billion to Redwood Materials
The New York Times – Business:The loan will help accelerate Redwood Materials’ plans to produce components for electric car batteries from new and recycled sources.
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General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply
The New York Times – Business:The semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries will dedicate part of its output to G.M. as the automaker offers more electric vehicles and driver-assistance systems.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
The New York Times – Business:Already two years behind schedule, the Cybertruck has experts wondering how the company will manufacture its unusual stainless steel “exoskeleton.”
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Do You Work in the Auto Industry? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Sales of electric vehicles are growing fast, and automakers are investing billions of dollars in new technology and factories. We want to know how jobs are changing.