AD #3834 - Lucid Air Now Gets 5 Miles Per kWh; 1 Million EV Overcapacity In N. America; China NEV Exports To Mexico Up 443% By Value
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Elon Musk's Tesla gains approval to test full self-driving in Shanghai and Hangzhou, while North American automakers face significant EV overcapacity challenges, impacting profitability. Chinese EV imports surge in Mexico and Latin America, raising US concerns. Fiat introduces the Grand Panda EV and hybrid on a shared platform, aiming for annual new models. Stellantis reverses remote work policy to boost collaboration. Tony Roma becomes Corvette's sixth chief engineer, hinting at a future electric model. Lucid Air achieves impressive 5 miles per kWh efficiency, with ambitions for 6, promising smaller batteries and competitive range. Plus, a rugged Chinese luxury off-road EV debuts with extreme features.
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Lucid Gravity
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Dodge Journey
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