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Automotive
GM Joint Venture Retooling Tennessee Plant for ‘World-First’ Battery Production
The project is part of a planned $1B investment in the site.
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Oatly containers at a grocery store in North Miami, Fla., May 18, 2021.
Energy
The World's Largest Oat Milk Producer Joins Climate Journalism Campaign
Oatly has splashed messaging from the "89 Percent Project" on its cartons.
September 30, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Mitsubishi Electric Unveils Nvidia-Compatible Reference Designs for Data Centers
The solution looks to solve the data center scalability crisis.
September 29, 2026
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Energy
Nigerian Billionaire Eyes U.S. Investors Ahead of Groundbreaking for $16B Kenya Refinery
The facility is expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
September 29, 2026
Industrial steel forge with glowing molten metal and sparks in manufacturing facility
Automotive
Green Steel Maker's New Facility Will Produce 10,000 Tons of High-Purity Iron
Hertha Metals raised $134 million to support its construction.
September 29, 2026
Five men pose with yellow Volkswagen Giti electric commercial vehicle and Guinness World Record certificate at outdoor event
Automotive
Volkswagen EV Hits 92 Countries in 16 Months to Set World Record
The vehicle navigated nearly 100,000 kilometers.
September 28, 2026
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Trump Administration Lowers Fuel Economy Standards for Automakers
September 28, 2026
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Underground Vinyl Plant Busted; F-150's Gas Tank Problem; America's Transformer Crisis | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 287
September 28, 2026
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Beyond Harry Potter: What Real-World ‘Invisibility Cloaks’ Can and Can’t Do
September 22, 2026
ARAL gas station with fuel price display along highway near Frankfurt skyline
Europe Uses Subsidies, Taxes and Policy Pauses to Offset Pain of High Fuel Prices
September 25, 2026
Trucks at a diesel fueling station, Sept. 4, 2026, Fairview, Tenn.
Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Rattle Republicans as Midterms Approach
September 24, 2026
BYD electric vehicle charging at a station with blue charging cable and BYD branding visible
Chinese Auto Companies Race Ahead on EV Tech, Achieve 5-Minute Ultrafast Charging
September 24, 2026
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Energy Department to Spend $2B to Squeeze More Electricity From Aging Power Grid
September 24, 2026
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Trump Speculates on Diesel Export Ban as High Prices Ripple Across the Economy
September 23, 2026
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New York, California Sue to Block Deals Canceling Offshore Wind Projects
September 22, 2026
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Battery Recycling Pilot Uses 100% Recycled Critical Minerals to Power New GM EVs
September 22, 2026
Industrial refinery with tall smokestacks rising above a vibrant yellow rapeseed flower field under blue sky with white clouds
Petrochemicals Company Fined Over Safety Lapses Linked to Deadly Factory Explosion
September 22, 2026
Factory worker assembling engine block on industrial production line
GM’s Small Block V8 Enters Next Generation With More Power, Capability
September 18, 2026
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September 17, 2026
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Energy
America's Transformer Crisis Is a Sign of What's Coming
Wait times are hitting five years, creating a massive power constraint.
September 16, 2026
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Energy
Australian Developer of Battery Materials to Establish First U.S. Facility
The company will place its U.S. headquarters in Louisiana.
September 16, 2026
White containerized Hitachi generator unit with louvered ventilation panels and electrical access doors in outdoor yard setting
Energy
Hitachi Energy Commits $528M to Expand Mississippi Transformer Operations
Hitachi invests half a billion dollars to revolutionize American transformer manufacturing and energy infrastructure.
September 16, 2026
Two industrial workers in hard hats and safety vests review data on a tablet in a factory setting.
Energy
The True Cost of Delaying Energy Optimization in Your Plant
Why energy delay is a decision, not a default.
September 15, 2026
Dominion Energy blue directional sign at 132 Langley Dam Road for Electric and Fleet Operations
Energy
Energy Giants Seeking Merger Say They'll Extend Bill Credits and Add Jobs
They've faced skepticism from state leaders.
September 15, 2026
Satellite comparison of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline pumping station showing facility damage and oil spill between October 2025 and September 2026
Energy
What Closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline Means for Oil Flows
The largest oil producer in the Middle East closed a pipeline after an attack.
September 15, 2026
Bahir Usanmaz, AI Software Engineer at Nordson Test & Inspection, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing initiative
Gen Z in Manufacturing Podcast
Gen Z in Manufacturing: Why Young Engineers Are More Skeptical of AI Than Older Generations
See where Gen Z questions AI hype.
September 15, 2026
Turquoise safari vehicle with canvas canopy and 'Emboo River' branding parked in African savanna landscape
Automotive
Electric Mobility Brings Africa’s Energy Transition into the Wild
Silent electric bikes are revolutionizing wildlife protection.
September 14, 2026
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Energy
Black Bayou Bets Another $1.6 Billion on Louisiana Expansion
How a massive energy investment is reshaping Louisiana's LNG corridor and creating hundreds of jobs.
September 14, 2026
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Energy
Federal Court Rejects Trump Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open
Keeping the facility open beyond its May 2025 retirement has cost about $259 million so far.
September 11, 2026
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Automotive
Powertrain Maker Selects Michigan for North American HQ
A developer of personal protection tech also announced a new project.
September 11, 2026
Industrial processing plant with large storage tanks, manufacturing buildings, and equipment in arid landscape
Automotive
$569M Lithium Project in Utah Looks to Boost U.S. Battery Independence
The lithium carbonate plant expects to create 138 jobs.
September 11, 2026
Franklin Electric headquarters, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Energy
Franklin Electric Acquires Minnesota Pump Manufacturer in $350M Deal
The motor and pump supplier said the move adds complementary technology and a leading brand.
September 10, 2026
Delivery rider in orange safety vest and blue helmet on Spiro electric motorcycle with delivery box in urban setting
Automotive
Chinese Electric Bike Imports Surge as Africa’s EV Investments Diversify
The region has become a major destination for fully built Chinese electric scooters.
September 10, 2026