Why EVs are at the center of a union showdown with automakers

A strike is threatened by the UAW, which is worried about labor impact of electric cars.

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Robotic manufacturing of the Model S at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, Calif. Photo: Wikipedia.

What’s the most complicated thing about building a fossil fuel-powered car? Its engine. With myriad parts, it is an int…