AD #3679 - EV Demand Slowing Fast; UAW Strike Costs Ford $1.3 Billion; bp Orders $100 Million of Tesla Superchargers
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The episode covers the ongoing UAW strike's impact on major automakers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis, highlighting Ford's $1.3 billion loss and increased vehicle costs. It discusses slowing EV demand, with companies delaying projects and cutting spending amid fierce competition and price wars. Cruise's autonomous vehicle operations face regulatory setbacks, while Renault develops a new efficient electric motor. Automakers like Ford, Toyota, and Hyundai are consolidating EV design efforts. BP invests heavily in Tesla-compatible ultra-fast chargers, and Chinese startup Xpeng unveils innovative flying car prototypes. Nissan showcases practical Nismo upgrades at the upcoming SEMA show.
Hyundai Genesis
"... designed departments, including Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, and will be in charge of designing future evs an..."
Nissan Frontier
"...hundred and ninety horsepower in stock form, or a Frontier pickup fitted with actual Nismo off road parts. A..."
Nissan Rogue
"...d it's even thinking about how to upgrade the new Rogue with more prototype off road parts from Nismo, an..."
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