AD #3913 - Baidu Robotaxi Beats Tesla Cybercab; Mexico Develops Own EV; Kia Recycles Ocean Plastic
About this episode
The episode covers a range of automotive industry updates, including Mexico's efforts to develop domestic electric vehicles to reduce import reliance, and China's booming EV market with impressive sales and exports. Baidu's Robotaxi, featuring advanced autonomous tech and a swappable battery, is positioned as strong competition to Tesla's upcoming Cybercab. Fisker resolves a software support issue to avoid stranding owners. Toyota partners with the Haas F1 team for technical support. Kia introduces a trunk liner made from recycled ocean plastic, highlighting sustainability efforts. The Paris Auto Show reveals new electric models from Renault, Alpine, and BMW, alongside sporty EV concepts and hydrogen fuel cell plans.
Tesla Cybercab
"... let's stick with China for a moment. While Tesla cybercab got all the headlines last week, by DE showed off..."
Lancia Beta
".... It says you'll see some styling elements of the beta make it over to the production model, but again n..."
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