http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/604035aae0c22b88780df5bf/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ Ed Garsten's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/26/uaw-wins-last-minute-deal-at-daimler-truck-averting-a-strike/ A UAW strike against Daimler Truck North America was averted when the two sides reached a deal shortly before the contract was due to expire. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_662c70013d04fa23b0633096 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:29:25 -0400 2024-04-26T23:53:32-04:00 A UAW strike against Daimler Truck North America was averted when the two sides reached a deal shortly before the contract was due to expire. Facebook Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business /business Manufacturing /manufacturing Breaking breaking-news Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/24/global-air-traffic-control-system-for-unmanned-aircraft-goal-of-new-partnership/ A new three-way partnership to create a global air traffic control system for unmanned aircraft was announced Wednesday. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_66293be53e8df849bd97b2b2 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:53 -0400 2024-04-24T19:00:53-04:00 A new three-way partnership to create a global air traffic control system for unmanned aircraft was announced Wednesday. Terra Drone Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business /business Aerospace & Defense /aerospace-defense Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/22/using-hydrogen-to-clear-the-air-and-save-the-internal-combustion-engine/ To save the Earth and make it a better place for his grandson when he's ready to drive, former GM engineer Mike Copeland has found a way to use hydrogen in old cars. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_6626afb7f0ea787d34c085c3 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:09:20 -0400 2024-04-22T16:16:26-04:00 To save the Earth and make it a better place for his grandson when he's ready to drive, former GM engineer Mike Copeland has found a way to use hydrogen in old cars. Ed Garsten Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Sustainability /sustainability Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/19/uaw-wins-historic-vote-to-organize-tennessee-volkswagen-plant-workers/ For the first time, the UAW has won a vote to represent workers at a foreign-owned U.S. auto plant—a goal the union has chased for decades. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_66232ed008c0864c3f82415e Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:59:07 -0400 2024-04-20T07:22:26-04:00 For the first time, the UAW has won a vote to represent workers at a foreign-owned U.S. auto plant—a goal the union has chased for decades. UAW Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Editors' Pick editors-pick Breaking breaking-news Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/18/uaw-membership-vote-okd-for-two-mercedes-benz-plants-in-alabama/ The UAW’s chances of organizing a non-union, foreign-owned U.S. plant just doubled with approval for a vote on membership at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama in May. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_66212fe6e0637f39f9dfb604 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:43:50 -0400 2024-04-18T18:04:31-04:00 The UAW’s chances of organizing a non-union, foreign-owned U.S. plant just doubled with approval for a vote on membership at two Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama in May. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/16/tennessee-volkswagen-workers-to-begin-voting-on-uaw-membership/ Employees at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga begin voting Wednesday on whether to become the first at a foreign-owned, U.S. plant to join the United Auto Workers. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_661eacdd18fc390b690c3873 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:03:25 -0400 2024-04-17T09:33:27-04:00 Employees at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga begin voting Wednesday on whether to become the first at a foreign-owned, U.S. plant to join the United Auto Workers. Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Editors' Pick editors-pick Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/02/uaw-president-shawn-fain-opens-up-about-his-first-year-trump-future/ After his first, eventful year leading the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain discusses the U.S. presidential election, the fight for a shorter work week and his own future. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_660bfa7ffbb0ac641375ef83 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:45:44 -0400 2024-04-03T04:29:10-04:00 After his first, eventful year leading the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain discusses the U.S. presidential election, the fight for a shorter work week and his own future. AFP via Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Editors' Pick editors-pick Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/04/02/uaw-president-shawn-fain-looking-for-win-at-vw-as-membership-sinks/ UAW President Shawn Fain, workers and industry watchers discuss the April 17-19 vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant on whether to join the union. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_660b01ec1a0be22be37b541a Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-04-03T04:29:09-04:00 UAW President Shawn Fain, workers and industry watchers discuss the April 17-19 vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant on whether to join the union. Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Future Of Work /future-of-work Editors' Pick editors-pick Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/29/states-look-to-advanced-tech-to-loosen-solar-eclipse-traffic-tie-ups/ Technology will be on the job to help manage the expected traffic jams when millions of people travel to see the full effect of a solar eclipse. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_6606f27a81bfc51345ba6cec Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:16:09 -0400 2024-03-30T03:36:41-04:00 Technology will be on the job to help manage the expected traffic jams when millions of people travel to see the full effect of a solar eclipse. Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Cloud /cloud Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/21/einride-opens-first-us-supercharger-station/ Swedish freight mobility company Einride unveiled its first U.S. supercharger station Thursday, as it continues to promote emission-free cargo transportation. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65fb0ec42e25630b15693c05 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:45-04:00 Swedish freight mobility company Einride unveiled its first U.S. supercharger station Thursday, as it continues to promote emission-free cargo transportation. Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Sustainability /sustainability Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/20/upstream-launches-genai-tool-to-fight-growing-vehicle-cyber-attacks/ Cyber attacks on vehicles are increasing, but one security company is fighting those attacks with a powerful new GenAI-based tool. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65fa1f79b3cdd86271348826 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:49:32 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:00-04:00 Cyber attacks on vehicles are increasing, but one security company is fighting those attacks with a powerful new GenAI-based tool. getty Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Cybersecurity /cybersecurity Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/20/amber-scores-millions-for-tesla-extended-warranties/ A new startup is modeling itself after a company that backs appliances to offer extended warranties on Tesla vehicles. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65f885689d46e42414ee686b Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:02-04:00 A new startup is modeling itself after a company that backs appliances to offer extended warranties on Tesla vehicles. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/19/terra-drone-makes-major-us-move-with-aloft-investment/ Leading Japanese drone and advanced air mobility company Terra Drone has made its first major move to enter the U.S. market through a big investment. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65f9f5e57350663e6bf11a87 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:00:42 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:04-04:00 Leading Japanese drone and advanced air mobility company Terra Drone has made its first major move to enter the U.S. market through a big investment. Terra Drone Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/19/uaw-bid-to-organize-vw-tennessee-plant-backed-by-biden/ A petition by assembly plant workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee to vote on unionizing scored a first win in the UAW’s attempt to organize workers at foreign-owned plants. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65f9f061c232de6998e64391 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:17:48 -0400 2024-03-20T04:08:34-04:00 A petition by assembly plant workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee to vote on unionizing scored a first win in the UAW’s attempt to organize workers at foreign-owned plants. Volkswagen Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Editors' Pick editors-pick Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/14/study-reveals-customer-service-dissatisfaction-for-non-tesla-ev-owners/ Overall customer satisfaction with dealer service was higher in this year's J.D. Power 2024 Customer Service Index, but non-Tesla EV owners are not happy. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65f2db6f4b305b119ddc24c0 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:47 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:23-04:00 Overall customer satisfaction with dealer service was higher in this year's J.D. Power 2024 Customer Service Index, but non-Tesla EV owners are not happy. Getty Images Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/06/brunswick-apex-partner-to-advance-autonomous-boat-technology/ A new partnership between Brunswick and Apex.AI is advancing maritime autonomy as the boating industry moves to software-defined water craft. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65e72cd55434384d9b8dd8a5 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:58:44 -0500 2024-03-07T07:16:51-05:00 A new partnership between Brunswick and Apex.AI is advancing maritime autonomy as the boating industry moves to software-defined water craft. Brunswick Corporation Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Lifestyle /lifestyle Boats & Planes /boats-planes Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/03/04/cargo-thefts-near-700-million-as-supply-shortages-create-dealer-desperation/ Millions of dollars worth of cargo is not reaching its final destinations in the U.S. due to a sharp rise in organized thefts, and the issue is set to increase this year. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65e33cd6358d43581f42140d Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2024-03-05T03:25:19-05:00 Millions of dollars worth of cargo is not reaching its final destinations in the U.S. due to a sharp rise in organized thefts, and the issue is set to increase this year. getty Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/28/autzu-uber-tighten-ev-rideshare-rental-partnership/ Uber drivers looking to conduct business in a battery-electric vehicle now have an easier method for doing so through a partnership with mobility company, Autzu. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65df23825cdc701daa101afa Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:57 -0500 2024-02-29T12:08:50-05:00 Uber drivers looking to conduct business in a battery-electric vehicle now have an easier method for doing so through a partnership with mobility company, Autzu. Autzu Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/27/auto-dealers-survive-pandemic-online-sales-urban-science-study-shows/ A new study from Urban Science reveals how U.S. auto dealerships have fared since the end of the Covid pandemic, including the move to more online transactions. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65dd004a80d59265640c0f49 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-02-28T02:48:02-05:00 A new study from Urban Science reveals how U.S. auto dealerships have fared since the end of the Covid pandemic, including the move to more online transactions. Ed Garsten Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/25/aussie-uniclutchs-advanced-tech-aimed-at-us-stick-shift-mod-market/ A 70-year-old Australian company that builds clutches is adding two new products barely six months after entering the U.S. market for the first time. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65da030d6ddaec7fdfaaf832 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2024-02-26T15:52:54-05:00 A 70-year-old Australian company that builds clutches is adding two new products barely six months after entering the U.S. market for the first time. Clutch Industries Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/12/auto-industry-co-op-ad-spending-rises-as-inventories-grow/ As production continues to ramp up from pandemic and supply chain interruptions so is co-op ad spending. But that money from automakers has serious strings attached. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65c922e601fe0977ad5d21b5 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-02-19T02:13:43-05:00 As production continues to ramp up from pandemic and supply chain interruptions so is co-op ad spending. But that money from automakers has serious strings attached. Ed Garsten Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/06/promotions-lag-for-women-minorities-in-us-transportation-jobs-study-shows/ While diversity in the transportation industry is roughly the same as in other industries, women and racial and ethnic minorities lag in leadership positions according... Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65c13d1f32711c2b62bfec08 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2024-02-19T01:41:22-05:00 While diversity in the transportation industry is roughly the same as in other industries, women and racial and ethnic minorities lag in leadership positions according... getty Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Leadership /leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion /diversity-equity-inclusion Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/02/02/car-dealership-guy-reveals-himself-at-nada-conference/ The guy behind the popular Car Dealership Guy online persona revealed himself Friday during the 2024 NADA Conference. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65bc2c3ef560435af8779cba Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:30:00 -0500 2024-02-19T01:32:16-05:00 The guy behind the popular Car Dealership Guy online persona revealed himself Friday during the 2024 NADA Conference. Car Dealership Guy Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/01/31/uveye-partnership-with-gm-connexion-aims-to-avoid-loaner--damage-conflicts/ A new partnership between UVeye, GM and Connexion documenting damage to dealer loaner and rental fleets aims to avoid conflicts with customers. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65b80fa2469d624fce2acb23 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2024-01-31T11:00:00-05:00 A new partnership between UVeye, GM and Connexion documenting damage to dealer loaner and rental fleets aims to avoid conflicts with customers. UVeye Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Enterprise Tech /enterprise-tech Business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/2024/01/30/mazda-holds-fire-on-evs-with-new-hybridphev-crossovers/ Sticking with its "intentional follower" strategy towards electrification, Mazda unveiled the new CX-70 Tuesday available as a hybrid or PHEV, but not as an EV. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/edgarsten/ content_65b51b2de67cf60a14f9df4f Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2024-01-30T11:09:22-05:00 Sticking with its "intentional follower" strategy towards electrification, Mazda unveiled the new CX-70 Tuesday available as a hybrid or PHEV, but not as an EV. @mpcurtet Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Transportation /transportation Business standard