AD #4024 - China Could Merge State-Owned Automakers; Hydrogen Truck Companies Going Bankrupt; Tesla's Stock Shrugs Off Bad News
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Tesla faces steep sales declines in Europe amid production shifts, yet its stock shows surprising resilience. China plans to merge state-owned automakers to reduce overcapacity, risking job losses and political friction. GM exits a Michigan EV battery joint venture, while Stellantis and Toyota struggle with hybrid parts shortages. Hyundai debuts a game-inspired EV concept and tests wheelchair-accessible vans. Meanwhile, hydrogen truck startups are collapsing due to high costs and infrastructure gaps, with China’s fuel cell truck sales lagging far behind battery EVs. The episode also covers listener reactions to Trevor Milton’s pardon and automotive industry updates.
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