AD #3754 - GM Cruise to Restart Operations Soon; VW Considers Electric Pickup for U.S.; PHEV Sales Booming in China
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Carlos Tavares' record compensation highlights Stellantis' strong 2023 profits. GM shifts executive bonuses to emphasize EV production and software, while GM Cruise plans to resume robotaxi operations with safety drivers in select US cities. China leads in robotaxi deployment and sees booming plug-in hybrid sales, contrasting with slower EV demand in the US. VW is developing an electric pickup for the US market, sharing a platform with Scout vehicles. Mazda launches the CX-70 with powerful hybrid options, and Toyota extends production halts over certification issues. New Jersey incentivizes electric school buses with bidirectional charging, and BYD introduces a competitively priced EV expanding globally.
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