AD #3824 - EV Vans Can Save €8,700/Yr In Fuel; More Opposition to Elon’s $56 Billion Payday; UAW’s Shawn Fain Is “Election Denier”
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The discussion covers UAW president Shawn Fain's disputed union election tactics and his appointment to President Biden's Export Council. China's EV market growth contrasts with Western efforts to limit Chinese cars, while automakers increasingly collaborate with Chinese firms to cut EV costs. Tesla's $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk faces shareholder opposition. Ford's upcoming hands-free driving tech and electric van cost savings in Europe highlight innovation and shifting market dynamics. The episode also touches on Ford's Pike's Peak electric truck, Hyundai's EV race cars, and the rise of humanoid robots in automotive production.
Jeep Wagoneer
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Jeep Wrangler
"...sion of the Big suv V. The four ye version of the Wrangler was revealed at about the same time, so we wonder..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"... last bit of Ford news, here's the f one to fifty lightning super truck that will race up Pike's Peak on June..."
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