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AD #3914 - DHL Gives Thumbs Up to Tesla Semi; BMW Wants ICE Ban Dropped; GM Tactical Vehicle Looks Like EREV

Autoline Daily Oct 15, 2024 10 min

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A deep dive into Europe's automotive tensions over the 2035 internal combustion engine ban, featuring contrasting views from BMW and Stellantis CEOs on emissions, tariffs, and industry survival. The episode highlights Chinese automaker Leap Motor's European expansion with Stellantis support, Ford's new electric van and special Bronco edition, and US efforts to boost chip manufacturing with Wolf Speed. Hydrogen fuel cell progress and Daimler's partnership with H2 Mobility are covered, alongside DHL's positive Tesla Semi trial and GM's military tactical vehicle prototype hinting at a return to extended-range electrics.

Topics: eu internal combustion engine ban chinese tariffs stellantis and leap motor partnership ford electric vans ford bronco special edition us chip manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell buses tesla semi trial gm tactical vehicle prototype extended range electric vehicles

Cars: Chevrolet Volt Ford E-Transit Courier Tesla Semi

- BMW Wants ICE Ban Dropped - Stellantis In Favor of ICE Ban - Tariffs Could Speed Up EU Plant Closings - Leapmotor Launches New SUV in Europe - Ford Launches E-Van in EU - Ford Bronco Gets Stroppe Edition - Wolfspeed Ups U.S. Chip Production - Daimler Adds H2 Bus Stations in EU - DHL Gives Thumbs Up to Tesla Semi - GM Tactical Vehicle Looks Like EREV

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E-Transit E Transit Courier

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Tesla Semi

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Chevrolet Volt

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