https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/development/article263690018.html ‘Shocking.’ Kansas secures no jobs or pay commitments in Panasonic’s $4B battery plant 2022-07-25 ... The state’s agreement with Panasonic doesn’t require the company to create 4,000 jobs — or any jobs at all. Nor does it create minimum wage or salary standards for the firm — a crucial component of many economic development packages ...
https://fortworthbusiness.com/business/government-backs-2-5-billion-loan-for-gm-to-build-electric-vehicle-battery-factories/ Government backs $2.5 billion loan for GM to build electric vehicle battery factories 2022-07-26 ... The plants are expected to create up to 6,000 construction jobs and 5,100 operations jobs when completed. Ultium Cells is weeks away from opening its first EV battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, which it says will help it meet strong demand for electric vehicles ... the loan would “help ... create thousands of good-paying jobs across three states while enabling improvements in existing lithium-ion battery technologies.” ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rivian-layoffs-electric-rj-scaringe-email/ Struggling electric vehicle maker Rivian lays off more than 800 workers 2022-07-29 ... the layoffs, and workers were officially let go on Thursday, the company told CBS MoneyWatch in a statement. The layoffs add to a range of problems Rivian has experienced since going public in late 2021 ...