AD #4038 - Ford Stops Vehicle Shipments to China; Tesla Delays Launch of Low-Cost Model Y; CATL Reveals 1,500-Km EV Battery
About this episode
Tesla delays its launch of more affordable Model Y and Model 3 variants, likely due to market strategy and sales performance concerns. Ford halts shipments of US-made vehicles to China amid steep tariffs, while Volkswagen considers US production for Audi but will keep Porsche imports. CATL unveils innovative EV batteries, including a 1,500-km range pack and fast-charging tech. Additionally, a surprising partnership forms between BYD and Saudi oil company Aramco to develop new energy vehicle technologies. Mercedes prepares to showcase luxury vans at the Shanghai Auto Show. The episode also discusses skepticism around Aptera's solar EV startup and shares listener poll insights.
Tesla Model Y
"... are expected to be stripped down versions of the Model Y, will now come out sometime between the third qua..."
Ford Mustang
"... said it has halted shipments of f one to fifties Mustangs, Broncos, and Lincoln Navigators that are made in..."
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