AD #3766 - Rivian Provides Base for Canadian Mail Truck; EVs Too Expensive So Mercedes Keeping A-Class Longer; Volvo Partnership Could Reduc
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The episode covers major developments in the global EV market, including China's battery production surge and VW's increased investment in local EV platforms. It highlights Blink Charging's US expansion amid infrastructure needs and Ford's hefty tariff fine. The IIHS's new safety ratings reveal most partial automation systems underperform, with only Lexus scoring well. Volvo partners with Breeze Battery Technologies to speed charging, while Nissan struggles to sell 2023 Rogues, offering dealer incentives. Mercedes extends the A-Class lifespan due to high EV costs, and Morgan Olsen unveils a Canadian electric mail truck based on Rivian's platform, signaling potential collaboration.
Nissan Rogue
"...ieving full electrification by twenty thirty. The Rogue is Nissan's best selling model in the US, but it'..."
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