AD #3757 - UAW Says Mercedes Workers Want a Union; Apple Kills EV Program; Huawei Claims 1 Km/Second EV Charging
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Apple has canceled its long-running electric vehicle program, shifting focus to AI projects amid concerns over profitability and market demand. Aston Martin delays its first EV, opting to focus on plug-in hybrids, impacting Lucid Motors' battery supply deal. The UAW claims majority support for unionizing workers at Mercedes and Volkswagen plants in the US, signaling a renewed labor push. Meanwhile, Honda introduces a more affordable fuel cell CR-V, and Huawei unveils ultra-fast EV chargers capable of adding 1 km of range per second. The episode also covers industry consolidation in China, Tesla's upcoming Roadster, and Nissan's autonomous taxi plans in Japan and the UK.
Tesla Roadster
"...Musk says Tesla's aiming to come out with the new roadster next year. Of course, the CEO has made plenty of ..."
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