AD #3829 - Cadillac Considers a Hypercar; People Prefer EVs That Sound Like IC Engines; Elon Musk Channels His Inner Henry Ford
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Cadillac is exploring the possibility of building an electric hypercar, potentially leveraging GM's Formula One powertrain technology. The episode also discusses the challenges of SUV design and the search for new body styles, with a nod to futuristic boxy 'toaster' designs for robotaxis. A study reveals that people prefer EV warning sounds that mimic traditional engine noises. Automakers like Nissan and Porsche are offering incentives to switch EV brands. European tariffs on Chinese cars are prompting production shifts, with Volvo moving some EV manufacturing to Belgium. Tesla's Model Y will not see a styling refresh this year, continuing incremental improvements instead.
Nissan Leaf
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Ford Model T
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Tesla Model
"...eel that strongly about changing the looks of the Tesla Model Why. It's been about four years since it went int..."
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