AD #3864 - U.S. To Ban Chinese Connected Car Tech; BYD Sets Monthly Sales Record; Mercedes Gets L4 Approval in China
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The discussion covers the US government's upcoming ban on Chinese connected car technology over national security concerns, impacting autonomous vehicles and wireless communication devices. BYD sets a new monthly sales record, driven by plug-in hybrids, while Tesla's China-made vehicle sales rebound slightly. Mercedes gains approval to test level 4 autonomous vehicles in Beijing, marking significant progress in China's self-driving tech. Innovations in wireless EV charging by Oak Ridge National Lab and Samsung's promising solid-state battery technology highlight future EV advancements. The episode also touches on challenges faced by chipmakers like Infineon and Intel amid the EV market slowdown.
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