AD #3871 - Hyundai To Build EREV Pickup In U.S.; Owls Inspire EV Cooling Fan; NACS Improves Charging Satisfaction
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Hyundai and Kia plan to build 50,000 range-extended electric pickup trucks annually in the U.S. by 2029, aiming to challenge traditional American brands. The episode also covers the UAW's complaint against Trump and Musk's strike remarks, rapid model updates frustrating Chinese EV customers, and South Korea's push for battery transparency after a Mercedes EV fire. Tesla's Supercharger network expansion improves charging satisfaction, while Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide faces regulatory hurdles. Challenges in securing enough minerals for EV batteries and innovative owl-inspired cooling fans for EVs round out the discussion.
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