AD #3817 - Average U.S. Car Now 12.6 Years Old; Ford Tells Dealers to Halt EV Investments; BYD Launches Double-Decker Bus in London
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The average age of vehicles in the US has risen to 12.6 years, driven by longer-lasting pickups and fewer new passenger cars. Rising auto insurance costs, due to expensive repairs and parts shortages, are making new cars less affordable. China threatens tariffs on larger gas engines amid global trade tensions affecting European automakers. Europe sees strong new car sales growth, especially in EVs and hybrids. Tesla’s Cybertruck battery teardown reveals advanced tech improvements. Ford’s updated F-150 impresses with tech and utility upgrades, but the company pauses dealer EV investments amid slowing demand. Meanwhile, BYD launches an electric double-decker bus for London, aiming to replace diesel models with a cost-effective, long-range alternative.
Tesla Cybertruck
"...lowed along with Carosoft's teardown of the Tesla cybertruck, the team there is now down to the cell level in ..."
Tesla Model Y
"...ry management system. Where the four hundred volt model Y from just a few years ago was still using older s..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...battery management system. Where the four hundred volt model Y from just a few years ago was still using..."
F-150 Raptor
"... one hundred and ten thousand dollars for the new Raptor R, and those include destination charges and more..."
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