AD #3987 - Trump Axes NEVI Program; Two Chinese OEMs Adopt DeepSeek AI; Porsche Adds More ICE Cars To Lineup
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Chinese automakers Dongfeng and Geely rapidly integrate DeepSeek AI into their vehicles, pushing advancements in smart cockpits and autonomous driving. Japung plans significant investments in AI and chip production to enhance Level 3 autonomy. The US Federal Highway Administration halts new EV charging infrastructure spending under the NEVI program, sparking potential legal battles. Tesla raises Model S and X prices amid fluctuating sales, while Mazda reports mixed financial results with plans to cut costs. Porsche shifts focus back to internal combustion engines to recover profits. Supplier industry struggles continue with major layoffs and factory sales, highlighting challenges in EV program investments. Alpine unveils a limited-edition high-performance A110 R model with extensive upgrades.
Tesla Model X
"...our data. Speaker 1: Tesla raise the price of the Model X said the US by five grand. The all wheel drive ve..."
Tesla Model S
"...five thousand. Tesla also raised the price of the Model S by five grand in December. The company didn't rev..."
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