AD #3972 - Cybertruck Called A Flop; China Burns Record Level of Coal; EU Suppliers Ax 54,000 Jobs
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Discussion covers Tesla's Cybertruck struggles with production halts, discounts, and low sales versus capacity, raising questions about profitability. GM faces legal troubles over selling driver data and a massive engine recall. China's EV growth contrasts with record fossil fuel use, while battery storage and virtual power plants expand, especially in Texas. Europe's auto suppliers suffer job losses amid declining sales. Innovations include Porsche's robotic paint inspections and BYD's expansion into South Korea with affordable EVs. The episode also highlights the rise of home EV charging networks addressing infrastructure gaps.
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