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Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Former First Brands CEO Patrick James and His Brother Are Indicted for Bilking Billions from Banks - @3:35
Patrick James, the former CEO of bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, was indicted on federal fraud charges and arrested Thursday in Ohio with his brother Edward, a former senior executive with the company.
Honda, GM to End U.S. Manufacturing Joint Venture This Year - @13:01
Honda and GM have decided to discontinue their Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture by the end of 2026, bringing nearly a decade of collaboration to a close.
Tesla to Close Down Production of Two Car Models - @20:24
Tesla had decided to close down production of two older car models, S and X, in the second quarter and convert a Fremont, California, factory to produce its Optimus robots instead.
In Case You Missed It
Waymo Gets $16 Billion Injection - @30:38
Other deep-pocketed rivals backed by Tesla and Amazon are trying to catch up.
Porsche May Kill These 2 Models Before They Even Hit the Market - @35:21
Mounting costs and delays could mean these models get scrapped prior to hitting dealer showrooms.
Trump Administration to Create a Strategic Reserve for Rare Earth Elements - @41:36
"Project Vault" would initially be funded by a $10 billion loan.
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