AD #3970 - Stellantis Stops Chrysler EV; GM Launches Gen-2 Ultium Platform in China; Acura To Launch RSX EV with New Platform
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The episode covers major shifts in the automotive industry, including Stellantis halting development on Chrysler's electric vehicle, raising questions about the brand's future. Acura is launching the RSX EV on a new in-house platform, while GM introduces its second-generation Ultium platform in China with advanced battery tech and plug-in hybrid options. The discussion also touches on regulatory changes in the EU and California, Saudi Arabia's lithium mining ambitions, and Cadillac's strong EV sales growth, highlighting the evolving landscape of electric vehicles and industry strategies worldwide.
Chrysler P Chrysler
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Cadillac Lyric
"...nty three percent. That seems to be thanks to the Lyric AEV because forty percent of them were sold in Ca..."
Cadillac Escalade
"...ing to have the Lyric, the Vistic, the Optic, the Escalade IQ, and the Celestic in its showrooms, and next w..."
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