AD #3702 - GM Says EV Costs Will Drop $25,000 By 2025; Cybertruck Debuts to Cheers and Boos; CATL Skateboard Hits 5.9 Miles per kWh
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GM projects a $25,000 drop in EV costs by 2025 driven by battery price declines and higher production volumes. Tesla's Cybertruck finally debuts with mixed reactions, higher prices than initially announced, and new tech like a 48-volt system and bidirectional charging. Chinese automaker IM launches a high-performance EV sedan targeting Tesla, while CATL unveils an efficient skateboard platform boasting 5.9 miles per kWh. Fisker cuts production to conserve cash amid tough market conditions. Hyundai sets sales records, and VW sees promising EV sales in China after price cuts. Lithium prices plummet due to oversupply and slowing demand.
Hyundai Genesis
"...nch, and no wonder it wanted to. Hundai, Kia, and Genesis all set sales records. Hyundai was up eleven perc..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"...e radical styling like Ford's Lightning and Chevy Silverado EV. Pricing for the cyber Truck is coming in signifi..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...me can't get past the radical styling like Ford's Lightning and Chevy Silverado EV. Pricing for the cyber Tru..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...sing over is that Tesla switched to a forty eight volt system for its power electronics, meaning for thi..."
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