AD #4017 - Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record Pace; GM and Hyundai To Share Pickups and EV Vans; BYD Reveals 30,500 RPM EV Motor
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The discussion covers GM and Hyundai's partnership to share electric commercial vans and pickup trucks, with potential North American production plans. Tesla faces record trade-in rates amid stock declines but advances battery tech with dry cathode cells promising cost savings. Rivian offers buyback options for Fisker Ocean owners. Chinese EV startup Shoomi rapidly expands, targeting Europe despite dealer profit struggles amid a price war. Chinese automakers' sales in Europe shift due to tariffs, while BYD unveils a new high-speed EV motor surpassing competitors in rpm and power. The episode also touches on Amazon's used car sales and invites listener engagement through a poll.
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