AD #3964 - Panasonic Eliminating Its Chinese Content; Afeela Launching with $103K Price Tag; ZF Develops New Hybrid Braking System
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Panasonic is accelerating efforts to eliminate Chinese materials from its US-made batteries amid tightening EV sourcing rules and potential tariffs. The UAW won a settlement with Lucid Motors over unfair labor practices. European automakers are pooling emissions with Tesla to avoid hefty fines. Tesla faces an NHTSA investigation over its Smart Summon feature. The UK narrowly surpassed Germany as Europe's top EV market due to price cuts and incentives. Honda and Sony's Afeela EV will launch in 2026 with advanced sensors and a $103K price. ZF is developing a hybrid brake-by-wire system, and Toyota is opening its futuristic Woven City near Mt. Fuji. Ram unveiled new heavy-duty pickups with powerful engines and upgraded tech.
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