UAW Strike Set to Hit Deep into the Industry’s Supply Base
Michigan economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group LLC estimates economic losses have totaled over $1.6 billion so far, largely concentrated in the handful of areas where UAW strike actions or layoffs have occurred.
The supply base for the Detroit Three reaches deep into the economy, especially in the upper Midwest, and touches everything from chemical and metal producers to electronics.
"A lot of these companies were just starting to get their legs underneath them again" after COVID and semiconductor chip shortages, said Laurie Harbour, CEO of Harbour Results Inc., a manufacturing advisory firm in Southfield, Michigan.
John Walsh Appointed EO Charging’s Chief Commercial Officer, Americas
EO Charging (“EO”), a leading European provider of software, maintenance services and turnkey design and construction for depot-based van, truck and bus fleets, announced that John Walsh has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer of its Americas business.
Walsh began advising EO in March of 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Proterra Inc., a heavy-duty electric transportation company, leading the Powered, Transit, and Energy divisions’ growth efforts.
"Combining EO's dedication to delivering maximum uptime for mission-critical fleets with John's decades of industry experience, we believe that EO can be a dominant player in electrifying North American depots." - Charlie Jardine, CEO and Founder of EO Charging
Opportunities Abound for Women in Trucking
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Jen Behnke know they are where they need to be. Each woman runs and owns their own respective trucking company.
The entrepreneurs recognize their professional achievements may help other women to consider trucking as a viable career and potentially a startup business option, despite its stigma as being a male-dominated industry.
“I was definitely the only one wearing lipstick and carrying a purse,” Brumbaugh recalled. “But I knew my business and walked in with confidence.”
Ford Introduces Hybrid Tech to Mid-size Truck segment with Ranger Plug-in EV
Production of the first ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid starts in late 2024 with deliveries to customers in early 2025. The new model will mark a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer a full range of powertrain options for customers in the mid-sized pick-up truck segment.
“The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will help customers step forward into an electrified future, with more confidence and capability than ever before,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe, “While keeping Ranger at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the mid-size pickup truck segment.”
Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine a 2.3-litre Ford EcoBoost petrol engine with an electric motor and rechargeable battery system – also enabling it to be driven in pure electric mode.
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