BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Construction at BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in “slavery-like” conditions. The workers were hired in China by another firm, and BYD has since cut ties. BYD and the firm are now saying the term “slavery” was unjustly used, and some translations may have been misunderstood.
BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Construction at BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in “slavery-like” conditions. The workers were hired in China by another firm, and BYD has since cut ties. BYD and the firm are now saying the term “slavery” was unjustly used, and some translations may have been misunderstood.
‘Like your Tesla rental? Want to keep it?’ Hertz is trying to unload its Tesla cars on renters
Hertz is trying to sell its Tesla cars to renters as it desperately tries to unload its electric vehicle inventory after a massive drop in value.
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs but keep factories open
Volkswagen announced a “Christmas miracle” with sweeping changes to its German operations but no immediate factory closures, layoffs, or wage cuts. Still, some 35,000 jobs are on the chopping block soon, but factories should remain open.
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs but keep factories open
Volkswagen announced a “Christmas miracle” with sweeping changes to its German operations but no immediate factory closures, layoffs, or wage cuts. Still, some 35,000 jobs are on the chopping block soon, but factories should remain open.
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota donate $1 million each to Trump
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota North America are donating $1 million each to incoming president Donald Trump’s January inauguration. Ford and GM are throwing in a fleet of vehicles for the January 20 event, too, for good measure.
Why some Scrooges want to stop California from handing out $2,000 e-bike vouchers
In what couldn’t have been more on-the-nose timing, a group of local California newspapers published an editorial on Christmas Eve calling for the end of a generous $2,000 voucher program intended to help low-income Californians afford electric bicycles for transportation.
Why some Scrooges want to stop California from handing out $2,000 e-bike vouchers
In what couldn’t have been more on-the-nose timing, a group of local California newspapers published an editorial on Christmas Eve calling for the end of a generous $2,000 voucher program intended to help low-income Californians afford electric bicycles for transportation.