AD #3759 - Kia U.S. EV Sales Soar 65%; Vertical Integration? Legacy OEMs Rely More On Suppliers; Bugatti Dumps W16, Goes with PHEV V16
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The episode covers the ongoing EV price war in China with Tesla and BYD cutting prices, and the challenges faced by EV startups like Fisker struggling financially. It highlights Hyundai and Kia's strong U.S. sales and EV growth, Fiat's strategy to extend the Panda model's life with tech upgrades, and Bugatti's shift from a W16 to a plug-in hybrid V16 engine. The discussion also touches on Ford's potential multi-voltage battery system and how legacy automakers increasingly rely on suppliers for vehicle interior development.
Hyundai Genesis
"...Honday and car sales, the group including Kia and Genesis announced February sales in the US. Hondai sold m..."
Bugatti Veyron
"...ing blown the first time I read about the Bugatti veyron a sixteen cylinder engine with four turbochargers..."
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