AD #3550 - Tesla Earnings Healthy, But Down Sharply; CATL's New 500 Wh/Kg Battery; What? A Mustang Raptor?
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Tesla's Q1 earnings reveal strong vehicle sales growth but notable profit declines due to aggressive price cuts, signaling intensifying EV competition. CATL unveiled a groundbreaking 500 Wh/kg condensed matter battery, promising major advances in energy density for electric vehicles and aviation. Ford plans an off-road Mustang Raptor with a powerful V8, expanding the Mustang's legacy beyond pavement. Other highlights include Hyundai's lunar rover prototype, Lincoln Nautilus price hikes due to tariffs, and Honda's new Civic Type R setting front-wheel-drive lap records. The Shanghai Auto Show remains a major event, with discussions on new EV business strategies and industry insights.
Tesla Cybertruck
"...ake a look at this shot of the pilot line for the cybertruck. It clearly shows giga castings used on the front..."
Lincoln Nautilus
"...rol Systems driven by your data. That new Lincoln Nautilus that we showed you on Tuesday is going to cost a ..."
Ford Mustang
"...functional model by twenty twenty seven. The Ford Mustang has conquered just about everything you can on pa..."
F-150 Raptor
"...t would be followed by a seven hundred horsepower Raptor R version. At Schiffler, we pioneer Motion Electr..."
Honda Civic
"...l drive cars at the nurburg Ring with the all new Civic Type Are. It's set a lap time of just under seven..."
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