o go dark at major intersections. Waymo was left having to attend to autonomous taxis which were stopped with their hazard lights flashing. The power failures had affected 130,000 customers and public infrastructure during the busy holiday shopping period.  PG&E Corp., which blamed the outage on a fire in a substation, began restoring most of the service Saturday evening. By Sunday morning, PG&E said it has restored service for 110,000 customers...

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GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors. According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since joining in June 2025 as executive vice pre...

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e EV unit as soon as next year and make the business profitable by 2029. Rouge Electric Vehicle Center – Dearborn, Michigan      • Ford is officially discontinuing the F-150 Lightning as a fully-electric truck after production was halted in October as the result of a supplier aluminum plant fire.      • The plant will be transitioned to build the F-150 Lightning as an extended-range electric vehicle. BlueOval City / Tennessee Truck P...

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y, AI, connectivity and electrification. Oshkosh’s displays will focus on four key technology pillars: Autonomy, Artificial intelligence, Connectivity, and Electrification. Attendees will see two Oshkosh products, including the Oshkosh Airport Products Striker Volterra Electric Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle (ARFF), which took top honors in the Travel and Tourism category. Oshkosh Director, Program Management, Industry and Academic O...

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Stellantis CEO says powertrain choices, Ram brand profits key to turnaround On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile product plans that include its first full-size SUV and a ...

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hybrid vehicles between January and August 2025, the expansion of this market requires a stronger regulatory framework to prevent safety risks related to charging stations, cables, and batteries. The institution highlighted that poor-quality or uncertified charging equipment can lead to electrical fires, electrocution, overheating, or even cyberattacks, underscoring the need for rigorous certification and enforcement. It also detailed that the U...

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September. Additionally, as tariffed vehicles gradually replace non-tariffed inventories, prices have been rising and sales have slowed. Furthermore, some OEMs faced production and sales disruptions from the global semiconductor shortage linked to China-backed Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, as well as a fire at Novelis’s New York plant, which constrained aluminum supplies. By vehicle type, November light truck sales fell 4.5% y/y to 1,071,593 units,...

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Ford issues joint statement with Novelis after recent plant fire, reaffirms guidance On November 21, Ford Motor Company and Novelis jointly announced an update following another fire incident at the Novelis Oswego aluminum plant on November 20. The fire had been swiftly contained and the plant was safely evacuated with no injuries to employees, contractors or first responders. As of November 21, the cold mill and heat treatment operations at the ...

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Another fire breaks out at Novelis' New York aluminum plant, extinguishes after seven hours On November 20th, Novelis announced a new fire at its aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, which was damaged in a September 16 fire and disrupted production at Ford, Nissan, and Stellantis. According to a Novelis announcement at 15:25 on November 20, the fire, which started around 8:45 in the morning, was extinguished by local fire departments. Everyone wor...

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d ID. Buzz owners, adapters will be available through Volkswagen dealers or online. Volkswagen recommends that the vehicle’s software be updated prior to using the VW-approved NACS DC charging adapter to charge the vehicle, as this update includes additional safeguards to prevent property damage, fire, and/or injury. The ID.4 is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, while the ID.Buzz is imported from Hannover, Germany. (VW release on November 12, 20...

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apacitors charge and release energy almost instantly, perfect for storing excess energy and supporting systems during sudden spikes in peak demand. Supercapacitors deliver up to 1 million cycles, operate across extreme temperatures (-40°C / -40°F to +65°C / 149°F), and require no maintenance or fire-risk mitigation.  With over 85 million supercapacitor cells shipped across applications including U.S. energy generation, grid stabilization, au...

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d and USD 13 billion in total EV losses since 2023. However, no final decision has been made on the F-150 Lightning, according to the sources. Ford ‌declined to comment on the matter, but said that it was focused on producing gas and hybrid powered variants of its F-150 as it recovers from ⁠the fire at ‌the Novelis aluminum plant that has curtailed aluminum for the truck’s body panels. Ford had temporarily paused production of the F-150 L...

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e, and more durable in high-charge-rate application scenarios to significantly enhance vehicle power performance and economy, which includes supporting high discharge rates and robust power output, improving vehicle energy utilization rates, extending battery service life, and reducing battery pack fire risks. In 2026, the Starship China concept truck co-developed by the two companies will be upgraded with this solution to start actual road testi...

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FAW Hongqi starts mass production of PP40 power battery On November 3, FAW Hongqi announced that the PP40 power battery under its Honghu hybrid platform recently reached mass production. In terms of safety, the PP40 power battery withstands soaking, impact, and flames, and is completely free from thermal diffusion and catching fire upon single-cell failure. It comes with a multi-dimensional coupled cloud-based pre-warning system, which detects po...

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Stellantis recalls 375,709 Jeep hybrid models in U.S., Canada, Mexico over fire risk On November 4, Stellantis announced it is recalling an 320,065 U.S.-market plug-in hybrid SUVs to resolve a potential fire risk. The U.S. action covers 228,2212020-25 Wranglers and 91,844 2022-26 Grand Cherokees. The company notes also that 20,753 vehicles are affected in Canada, 2,653 in Mexico and 32,238 in certain markets outside North America, for a total of ...

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Ford F-Series production fell significantly in October after aluminum plant fire On November 3, among its sales numbers, Ford showed the production effects from the recent Novellis aluminum plant fire in Oswego, New York on its most profitable product line. The plant supplied material for Ford truck’s aluminum body panels.     • Total Ford F-Series production declined by around 41% between September and October, from 89,854 units to 52,956....

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Novelis aluminum plant affecting Ford, Nissan, Stellantis to reopen in December On November 4, while reporting Q2 FY26 financial results, Novelis said that its aluminum plant in Oswego, New York that was damaged in a September 16 fire, disrupting production for Ford, Nissan and Stellantis, is expected to fully reopen in December.  Novelis CEO Steve Fisher said construction crews are working around the clock to bring the hot mill portion of the N...

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articularly for EVs, from November onwards. Meanwhile, with the tariff negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea reaching an agreement in October on an additional 15% tariff on South Korean-made automobiles, some believe imports from South Korea will likely return to normal. However, due to the fire at the Novelis' aluminum plant and issues with Nexperia's semiconductor supply, factory shutdowns and production adjustments have already begun i...

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thfinder and Infiniti QX60 through November, according to a supplier communication. A Nissan spokesman commented that “Nissan continues to manage supply pressures affecting materials used in vehicle assembly”.  Nissan attributed the downtime in Smyrna to a shortage of aluminum resulting from a fire at supplier Novelis in Oswego, New York. It is unclear how long work stoppages at Smyrna will continue, according to a person with knowledge of t...

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frame designed for heavy-duty collisions. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners add extra protection. Before testing, simulations, and precise sensor calibrations ensured accurate results. The high-voltage system meets strict internal and legal safety standards for insulation, mechanical strength, and fire protection. After each test, experts inspect the vehicle, dismantle components, and compare results with simulations to improve future designs. B...

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