Auto workers worry it takes less labor to build electric cars. Maybe not, some researchers say
A traditional car engine is a complex wonder of engineering, with pistons moving up and down, springs compressing and decompressing, spinning shafts, opening and closing valves and spinning gears meshing together. That's not to mention a transmission, connecting the engine to the wheels, that's a complex machine all its own. An electric motor, on the other hand, is really just some magnets wrapped in wires and it only needs a single speed transmission. That simplicity worries the United Auto Workers union.
2023-10-06 21:53
US factory orders beat expectations in August
WASHINGTON New orders for U.S.-made goods increased more than expected in August and shipments accelerated, supporting views that
2023-10-05 02:58
Factbox-Developing countries facing a debt crunch
LONDON High interest rates, growing investor risk aversion and borrowing that ballooned in recent years have left a
2023-10-04 14:53
Defiant Trump turns up at $250m fraud trial to blast 'scam'
The ex-president lambasts a case that could see him lose control of Trump Tower and other properties.
2023-10-03 06:26
US manufacturing sector eyes recovery in September as production picks up -ISM
WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing took a step further towards recovery in September as production picked up and employment rebounded,
2023-10-02 22:23
Factbox-2023 Nobel prizes announced this week
By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM The Nobel prizes, arguably the world's most prestigious awards, are to be announced this
2023-10-02 16:57
Factbox-European countries who put curbs on Huawei 5G equipment
Germany last week became the latest European country to propose restrictions or bans on the use of equipment
2023-09-29 19:45
Factbox-Evergrande founder joins list of Chinese tycoons investigated, arrested
The founder of China Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer, is being investigated for "illegal crimes", a
2023-09-29 15:23
Fact check: House Republicans first hearing in Biden impeachment inquiry
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing Thursday in the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. Republicans have made Hunter Biden's business dealings the central focus of their impeachment inquiry, but there is no public evidence to date that the president personally received any money.
2023-09-29 00:51
Sweden's Northvolt to build $5.2 billion battery factory in Canada
By Supantha Mukherjee and Divya Rajagopal STOCKHOLM/TORONTO Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt said on Thursday it would open
2023-09-28 23:24
Fact Check: The second GOP debate of the 2024 election
Seven Republican presidential candidates participated in a debate Wednesday night in California, while the front-runner in the party primary, former President Donald Trump, skipped the debate and instead gave a speech in Michigan amid a strike by autoworkers.
2023-09-28 10:55
Factbox-Republicans to hold second 2024 presidential debate on Wednesday
By Tim Reid Seven Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California.
2023-09-27 02:19