AD #3773 - BEVs Far Cleaner Than ICE; Tesla Berlin Workers Deny Union Full Control; BMW Neue Klasse Cuts Pack Cost in Half
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Dive into Tesla's innovative 48-volt zonal electrical architecture on the Cybertruck, blending high voltage with traditional 12-volt components. Explore the German union's limited influence at Tesla's Berlin plant and debunk myths about EV emissions with Bloomberg's study showing BEVs are up to 70% cleaner than ICE vehicles. BMW's financials reveal strong sales and a game-changing Neue Klasse EV platform promising better range, faster charging, and cost cuts. Plus, BMW's new 3D welding tech and Kia's angular new K4 design get spotlighted, alongside upcoming discussions on Stellantis' propulsion strategies.
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