(April 23, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  — Volkswagen Chattanooga has announced plans for employees to return to work May 3, following a six-week suspension of operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in alignment with lifted restrictions from the State of Tennessee and Hamilton County.

To allow ample time for implementation of new health and safety procedures, Volkswagen will resume its Chattanooga operations in phases, gradually increasing production volume over the course of several weeks.

(April 23, 2020) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Hyundai on Wednesday shared a “How It Works” video for its NEXO fuel cell SUV, available on the Hyundai YouTube channel and Hyundainews.com. The video explains how the NEXO fuel cell stack creates its propulsion energy on demand only as its driver needs it, in contrast to battery-electric vehicles.

(April 22, 2020) DETROIT — With ventilators and face masks now in production, GM is expanding its manufacturing of personal protective equipment, including latex-free face shields, protective gowns and aerosol boxes. All of these supplies are being donated. These projects have been led by employee volunteers looking to apply their automotive-production skills — from 3D printing to sewing upholstery — to help those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

(April 21, 2020) Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases.