AD #3822 - Archer VTOL Gets Big Sale in Korea; Musk Could Become Trump Advisor; OEM EV Charger Effort Delayed
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Stellantis faces supplier challenges amid the EV transition, with CEO Carlos Tavares highlighting cost pressures and a shift to low-cost countries. Jeep plans a $25,000 electric model with modest specs, while EU-China tariff talks delay potential hikes. Elon Musk opposes tariffs on Chinese cars, likely to aid Tesla's FSD approval in China, despite potential conflicts with US trade policies. Archer Aviation secures a major VTOL sale in South Korea, aiming for urban air mobility by 2026. Meanwhile, IONA's EV charger rollout is delayed, and Nissan issues a recall for defective airbags. Genesis partners with Lucid for high-performance EV motors, signaling a push into advanced electric tech.
Nissan Pathfinder
"...nd vehicles. The affected models include Centras, Pathfinders and Infinity QX fours that are more than twenty y..."
Porsche Taikon
"...mes of the Tesla Modelesque plaid and the Porsche Taikon turbos at the Xijiing Circuit in China. It was ab..."
Hyundai Genesis
"...ised to see a report out of South Korea that says Genesis, which is part of Hyundai, is to a deal with Luci..."
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