AD #3845 - Mercedes Halts Battery Capacity Expansion; Stellantis Going Hybrid Crazy; Ford Capri Coming Back as MEB-Based EV
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Mercedes is pausing expansion of its battery capacity amid uncertain EV demand, focusing instead on in-house battery development and combustion engine investments. Stellantis is ramping up hybrid models in Europe, leveraging DCT technology and expanding production in Italy. BYD is growing its European footprint with a new plant in Turkey to avoid EU tariffs. Ford teases a new electric Capri based on VW's MEB platform. Lucid Motors boosts sales with heavy incentives, while Bajaj Auto launches a CNG-powered motorcycle. Startup Natreon introduces a scalable solid-state battery solution compatible with existing manufacturing. Mazda enters the hybrid SUV market with the CX-50 hybrid offering improved efficiency and towing.
Ford Capri
"... can't think of a better state to be in. The Ford Capri is coming back. Ford of Europe posted a video on ..."
Ford Explorer
"...agen EMYB based EV that forgets. The first is the Explorer EV that just launched. Depending on how you read ..."
Lucid Gravity
"...d get closer to that goal when its first suv, the Gravity, launches later in the year. Indian company Bajaj..."
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