Why undermining fuel efficiency standards would harm the US auto industry

as declared in The U.S. auto industry has rebounded well from its near collapse during the financial crisis. Auto suppliers in particular have done well, increasing employment more than 50 percent since 2008. The U.S. auto supply chain, after all, employs some 1.5 million people: four times as many people as do U.S. auto manufacturers. The U.S. auto supply chain, after all, employs some 1.5 million people: four times as many people as do U.S. auto manufacturers. The failure of GM and Chrysler during the Great Recession would have decimated U.S. auto suppliers and in turn the U.S. auto sector.

Today's Pickup: Tariff terror for shippers, auto industry

Good morning,Impending tariffs have caused shippers to stock up, and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are feeling the impact. "Peak season has come early, so to speak," said Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach. Cordero estimates that "70% of the Port of Long Beach's import volume is directly related to China. Unlocking blockchain's potential in your supply chainA.T. Kearney experts breakdown blockchain technology, citing its success in driving efficiency within supply chains (Supply Chain 24/7). Final Thoughts:"Cities across the world are grappling with a problem that seems to keep getting worse every year - finding a parking space.

'Carmaggedon': Representatives warn tariffs would decimate auto industry

As it stated in Representatives of the Canadian auto industry warned officials on Tuesday that proposed tariffs on U.S. imports of vehicles and auto parts would decimate the industry and send the Canadian economy into a tailspin. Still, the proposed 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles and auto part imports to the U.S. prompted several representatives from the Canadian auto industry to warn the committee of the potentially devastating effects of such a move by the U.S. administration. Another report by Moody's Investor Services released this week said the tariffs would be negative for nearly all members of the auto industry, including automakers, parts suppliers, dealers, retailers and other transportation companies. "There is not an assembly plant in Canada that will survive a 25 per cent tariff, because almost everything we build goes to the United States," Dias said. 1 industry in Canada taken away from us."• Email: asiekierska@nationalpost.com | Twitter: alicjawithaj

Continental splits into three units amid shifts in auto industry

The Frankfurt-listed maker of tires, powertrains, interior electronics, chassis components and sensors will split into three separate companies under a holding. "Continental Rubber," focused on the traditional tire business, may also seek a stock listing in the future. The third company, "Automotive," will combine traditional auto parts with the autonomous driving components of the future. Continental's announcement follows a general trend in the automotive industry as automakers and suppliers look at decentralizing their integrated operations to adapt more quickly to changes in the industry. Continental's Powertrain business might start producing solid state battery cells, but it will only decide on the potential investment no earlier than 2021.




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