AD #4055 - Trump EPA To Get Rid Of “Stop/Start”; Toyota Drops “4x” From bZ4x; IEA Lowers U.S. EV Sales Forecast
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The discussion covers the lowered EV sales forecasts by the IEA and Bloomberg due to policy changes under the Trump administration, impacting automakers like Subaru and Panasonic. The EPA plans to eliminate stop/start technology credits amid mixed consumer reception. Ford and GM are developing advanced lithium manganese rich batteries aiming for production by 2028. Toyota introduces a new all-wheel-drive EV CHR with improved range and power, while the bZ4x drops the '4x' name and gains performance upgrades. Accessibility innovations and Bosch's US investments also highlight the evolving automotive landscape.
Toyota Chr
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