AD #3886 - U.S. EV Effort Suffers Setback; All Future Volvo's Based on Same Core; India Says No EV Incentives Needed
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The episode covers major challenges in the US lithium supply chain amid plummeting EV demand, highlighting Piedmont Lithium's setbacks. It reviews mixed US new car sales data, with some automakers showing strong growth while others lag. Concerns about Germany's automotive industry decline are discussed alongside India's decision to end EV subsidies due to market maturity. The show also addresses slower-than-expected public EV charging speeds, Tesla's plans to launch full self-driving in China and Europe, and Volvo's strategy to unify its EV platforms with advanced tech partnerships. The episode ends with a preview of a debate on what defines a classic car.
Mercedes-Benz GLE
"single tech and software base that contains all the modules and functionalities of the vehicle. It will debut in the newest evolution of GLE's ev architecture called SPA three. An all electric version of the S ninety Sedan and an upcoming EX sixty will use this platform. Volvo says it"
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