AD #3947 - There's No Going Back From Here for Jaguar; GM Pivots to Prismatic Cells; Configurator Opens for Mini U.S. EV Pickup
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Jaguar unveils a bold new electric sedan concept, signaling a major shift in design and target audience. GM sells its stake in a battery plant to LG Energy Solution and plans to use prismatic cells for future EVs. Tesla faces legal setbacks over Elon Musk's pay package and reports fluctuating deliveries, while Cybertruck production shows signs of slowing. Volkswagen workers strike over plant closures and wage cuts. Ford launches the all-electric Puma in Europe, and startup Tello reveals a compact electric pickup with promising specs. Trade tensions between the US and China threaten supply chains for critical minerals.
Cadillac Lyric
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Chevrolet Silverado
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