AD #3958 - Merger Shock Honda and Nissan To Tie the Knot; CATL Goes All-In on Battery Swapping; Porsche To Delay EV Models
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Honda and Nissan are exploring a merger or holding company formation amid Nissan's financial struggles and declining sales, with Japan's METI likely influencing the move to protect the domestic auto industry. Meanwhile, CATL is pushing battery swapping technology in China with new standardized packs and plans for thousands of swapping stations. Honda is advancing its hybrid tech and launching new electrified platforms, while also ending its fuel cell partnership with GM to develop independently. Porsche is reconsidering its EV rollout, delaying key models, and Tesla faces labor disputes in Germany and leadership changes in Shanghai.
Chevrolet Volt
"... a lot like the drive modes of the original Chevy volt, but Honda hasn't detailed in what situations the..."
Honda Prelude
"... use its new hybrid system, starting with the new Prelude that goes on sale next year. It says the function..."
Porsche Cayenne
"...y, but it's considering delaying the all electric Cayenne, which was supposed to launch in twenty twenty si..."
Porsche Cayman
"...s running into issues electrifying the Boxter and Cayman because of battery issues. Tesla is clashing with..."
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