AD #3733 - Battery Plants Need 90% Yield to Make Profit; Tesla's Growth Slowed in 2023; Should Polestar Go Private Again?
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Tesla's 2023 financials reveal slowed growth despite strong delivery numbers, with profits impacted by a one-time tax benefit. Polestar struggles with sales and stock value, prompting suggestions to go private. Mazda revives rotary engine R&D focusing on emissions and hydrogen use. Porsche unveils the all-electric Macan with impressive range and performance. Stellantis acquires AI tech to enhance in-vehicle software and introduces new Jeep Wrangler options. Battery production challenges highlight the need for high yield rates to achieve profitability, while advancements in battery safety continue. The US Postal Service expands its EV fleet, and GM invests heavily in Brazil and fuel cell tech, with a discussion on hydrogen's future in the industry.
Porsche Macan
"...drogen. Porsche revealed the all new all electric Macan. It will initially be offered in two versions, th..."
Ford E Transit
"...d delivery center in Georgia, and it revealed new ford E transit delivery vans. Now it's adding even more evs to i..."
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