AD #3976 - Hyundai Supplying GM w/ Commercial EVs; VinFast Losing Billions; Cadillac Adds 1st V-Series EV
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GM and Hyundai are collaborating on electric commercial vehicles, with Hyundai supplying models for GM to rebadge in North America, potentially including fuel cell trucks and modular electric vans. Cadillac is launching its first V-Series EV, the Lyric V, boasting 615 horsepower and a 285-mile range. Tesla is raising prices in Canada amid fading federal EV incentives. BYD has overtaken Toyota in EV sales in Japan and Singapore, while Vietnamese EV maker VinFast faces significant financial losses. Volkswagen warns of costly EU emission regulations, and Formula E introduces ultra-fast mid-race charging. Toyota North America’s COO is retiring, and a new battery manufacturing process promises efficiency gains.
Zevo Bright Drop
"...vehicles would seem to compete directly with GM's Bright Drop vans, but we don't know if they're part of the de..."
Honda Pivots
"...e GM's joint effort with Honda could evaporate as Honda pivots to merge with Nissan. Cadillac is coming out with..."
Cadillac Lyric
"... out with its first V series EV, a version of the Lyric, and the specs look pretty good. Six hundred and ..."
Toyota Crown
"... first time ever, and now BYD has taken the sales crown from Toyota in Singapore. Last year, BYD sold nea..."
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