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3 Million BMW EVs, New F-150 Lightning STX and Tesla’s Trillion Dollar CEO Gamble | 08 Sep 2025

EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs Sep 08, 2025 21 min

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BMW celebrates a major milestone with three million electric vehicles sold, showcasing their growing range of electrified models. Ford introduces the new F-150 Lightning STX, aiming to boost sales with enhanced features. The episode also dives into Tesla's controversial $1 trillion CEO compensation package and the shifting definition of their Full Self-Driving feature, stirring debate about consumer expectations. Additionally, insights on EV battery performance longevity and new partnerships in the EV sector highlight the evolving landscape of electric mobility.

Topics: bmw electric sales ford f-150 lightning stx tesla ceo compensation full self-driving definition ev battery performance partnerships in ev sector

Cars: BMW iX BMW iX3 (G08) Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet Volt Citroen C5 Aircross Ford F-150 Lightning GMC Sierra EV Mini Classic Mini Countryman Rivian R1T Rivian R2 Tesla Cybertruck

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Mini Countryman

"...ionth fully electric vehicle. That one was a mini countryman built at the Leipzig plant delivered to a custome..."

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Bmw Ix

"and more than 10 plug-in hybrids. The updated BMW iX has that WLTP range of more than 435 miles curren..."

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iX3 (G08)

"...ey make, but I've told you recently about the new iX3 coming early next year."

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Tesla Cybertruck

"... Tesla hardcore would point out that although the Cybertruck wasn't selling very well, it was still America's ..."

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Ford F-150 Lightning

"Ford is now back in front with the F-150 Lightning, according to this Cox data,"

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Chevrolet Silverado

"...ic pickups in order, F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck, Silverado, Rivian R1T, and the GMC Sierra EV."

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Rivian R1T

"F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck, Silverado, Rivian R1T, and the GMC Sierra EV. If you're wondering where..."

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Gmc Sierra

"...tning, Cybertruck, Silverado, Rivian R1T, and the GMC Sierra EV. If you're wondering where the Hummer is in th..."

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Rivian R2

"...market. So work to do there for Rivian with their R2 series. Never been more important at Rivian, has ..."

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Chevrolet Volt

"...trategies. Tom was saying that the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is an early example of how they managed degradati..."

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Chevrolet C5

"and several, actually. New Citroen, Aircross, C5, and BW's division of two-wheel transport."

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C5 Aircross Plugin Hybrid

"Now, Citroën is next in the news, opening up UK orders for the C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid, starts at £38,000 on the road,"

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Mini Classic Minis

"...ith a new kit. They've designed a drop-in kit for classic minis, a British legend, the classic mini."

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