Tesla’s Report Deliveries; Automobiles Headed for Extinction; Plant Cuts 700 Staff | In the present day in Manufacturing, Ep. 48

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In every episode, we focus on the 5 largest tales in manufacturing, and the implications they’ve on the trade transferring ahead. This week:

Autonomous Trucker Logs First No-Human Highway Take a look at

On December twenty second, TuSimple efficiently accomplished the first-ever operation of a driverless semi-truck on an open public street. 

Would-Be Patrons Aghast at Used Automobile Costs

Costs for used automobiles have skyrocketed and it is occurred so quick that consumers are getting priced out of the market.

Tesla Says it Delivered Report 936K Automobiles in 2021, up 87%

Final 12 months, Tesla delivered 936,000 automobiles. Analysts name the numbers “jaw-dropping” given the continuing international chip scarcity.

Extra Than 700 Staff Lose Jobs at Wind Turbine Plant

Final Friday, greater than 700 employees misplaced their jobs at TPI Composites in Newton, Iowa when the corporate ended wind turbine manufacturing on the plant. 

Automobile Fashions Headed for Extinction in 2022

USA In the present day lately put collectively a listing of car fashions which have been discontinued for the U.S. market in 2022.

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Anna: Suez Canal Revenues Hit All-Time Report

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