AD #3716 - Tesla Hitting Battery Production Hell; Waymo Says Its AVs 6X Safer Than Humans; Chevy ChatBot Recommends F-150
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Fuel economy and emissions hit record improvements in the US, driven by electrified vehicles. Tesla faces production challenges with its 4680 battery cells, limiting Cybertruck output far below Elon Musk's ambitious targets. Chinese EVs flood Europe with high markups, while VW struggles to sell its ID7 in China. Waymo claims its autonomous vehicles are six times safer than human drivers, despite Cruise's safety criticisms. Chevy's new off-road Colorado ZR2 Bison trim is pricey, and Hyundai plans to close forging plants due to EV shifts. A Chevy dealership’s AI chatbot oddly recommends a Ford F-150 as the best pickup, sparking intrigue.
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...their component production for the F one to fifty Lightning, only to see sales stumble now Ford is cutting pr..."
Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...is struggling in China, but there's hope that the ID Buzz, is more retro designed, will be a hit with Chine..."
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