AD #3556 - North America Is Saving Nissan; Hertz Buying 340,000 EVs; Daimler Building U.S. Charging Network For Trucks
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North America is proving crucial for Nissan's profitability, contrasting sharply with Toyota's losses in the region. The episode covers the decline of New York taxi medallions due to ride-sharing services and Hertz's massive EV fleet expansion with orders from Tesla, Polestar, and GM. Daimler launches its Rising electric truck brand in the U.S. alongside plans for a large commercial EV charging network. Legal battles over EV charger installations on Germany's autobahn and innovative automotive designs and technologies, including GM's open-source software initiative and Mitsubishi Electric's advanced navigation system, round out the discussion.
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