AD #3939 - EU Wants China OEMs to Transfer Tech; More EV Makers Could Turn Profit Soon; Trump Picks New Head of DoT
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The discussion covers key automotive industry developments including President-elect Trump's appointment of Sean Duffy as head of the Department of Transportation, with implications for Tesla and SpaceX investigations. European automakers face challenges from Chinese competition, prompting the EU to consider tech-sharing and local production mandates. New York City’s congestion fee aims to fund transit upgrades but faces political opposition. Advances in solid-state battery production by a Chinese company and Toyota's innovative approach to liquid hydrogen fuel highlight tech progress. Tesla's aggressive sales tactics and promising financial turns for Chinese EV makers like Japong and Jiomi are also explored, alongside GM's partnership to adopt swappable battery tech for commercial vehicles.
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