Nissan workers in TN voted overwhelmingly against unionization. Of the 88 tap-and-die workers, 97% participated in the vote with 62 voting against and 9 for union representation. Nissan's spokesperson said they respect this decision, and the union rep says they will continue to support workers until the time is right to revive the campaign.
Speaking of "revival," A custom Nissan Leaf hearse offers a cozy, carbon-free ride to one's final resting place. The coffin transportation area extends from the dashboard on the passenger side to the back hatch, leaving just enough space for the driver. And since it drives silently, it is just as restful in the driver's seat as it is in the passenger's.
Oh, thank heaven. 7-Eleven says it will build the largest charging network of any retailer in the US and Canada. The 7Charge project already has working DC fast chargers operating in Flordia, Texas, Colorado, and California but plans to expand across the US and later into Canada.
The company says the charger hardware will be compatible with the most common types and work with Tesla adapters. Always thinking ahead, the 95-year-old service giant launched an app to help travelers find charging stations.
However, with all these companies launching unique charging networks, we wonder: will there ever be an app to tell us which square mile of North America does NOT have a charger on it?
Despite getting past that big wall, GM and other American automakers are having issues claiming a piece of China. GM's earnings in the world's largest auto market fell 67% from their high point in 2014-2015. In the same period, GM's market share in the nation dropped from 15% to 9.8% in 2022.
While Covid has played a role in the decline, it started years earlier and has only become more complex in the last few years as both the US and China navigate economic and political tension.