AD #4048 - OEMs Burning Through U.S. Inventory; China Tariffs Put Focus on Axial Flux EV Motors; China’s Momenta Lands More Robotaxi Busines
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US automakers are rapidly depleting inventory as buyers rush to beat tariff increases, leading to fewer incentives and higher effective prices. New developments include Infiniti's upcoming hybrid SUV and Conifer's innovative axial flux EV motors that avoid rare earth materials. Chinese autonomous tech firm Momenta partners with Uber for European robotaxi launches, while the IONA EV charging network expands slowly in the US. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 regains federal tax credit eligibility with US-made batteries. Listener poll reveals mixed opinions on Slate's affordable electric pickup truck, highlighting concerns about range, pricing, and production challenges.
Nissan Rogue
"... Infinity could get its own version of the Nissan Rogue. According to Automotive News, it will almost cer..."
Nissan Leaf
".... Twenty seven k is similar to the price of a new leaf. Brian Falchuk worries about the range of one hun..."
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