AD #3991 - Bill in Congress Vaporizes EV Incentives; China Tells Media Don't Criticize Tesla; Robots Poised to Eliminate Factory Jobs
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Republican senators propose legislation to eliminate federal EV tax credits and add a new EV purchase tax to fund road repairs, sparking debate over EV incentives. Nissan faces severe financial challenges, planning plant closures and job cuts while seeking new partners like Foxconn and KKR. Rising tariffs on steel and aluminum threaten to increase vehicle and repair costs. Automation advances with humanoid robots poised to replace factory workers, including in China. Tesla's aggressive legal tactics in China to suppress criticism are highlighted. Innovations like ZF's heel airbag for autonomous vehicles and BYD's robotaxi safety claims round out the discussion.
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