AD #3820 - U.S. Poised for EV Growth Spurt; Toyota Develops Carbon-Free IC Engines; BMW Tones Down Massive Kidney Grille
About this episode
The discussion covers a wide range of automotive industry updates including the UAW's challenge to the Mercedes union vote, a predicted surge in US EV sales despite recent slowdowns, and Porsche's struggles in China's EV market. BMW is dialing back its large kidney grille with a new concept car, while Nissan joins other automakers adopting gigacastings to reduce costs and weight. Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota collaborate on carbon-neutral internal combustion engines tailored for electrification. Additionally, Magna seeks new customers amid Fisker's troubles, Chinese automakers expand exports to Brazil and Egypt, and Renault unveils a modular EV van designed as a mobile healthcare center.
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