AD #4071 - Trump v. Musk: Tesla Stock’s Biggest 1-Day Loss; Toyota’s Newest EV Chock Full of BYD Tech; China Ship Fire Started on EV Deck
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Tensions between Trump and Elon Musk triggered Tesla's largest single-day stock drop, wiping out $150 billion in market value, while Tesla faces challenges like slow Cybertruck sales and aggressive zero-percent financing offers. Ford's electric F-150 Lightning is outselling Tesla's Cybertruck and GM's electric pickups combined, though overall electric truck sales remain modest. Toyota is expanding its EV lineup in China using BYD's battery and powertrain technology, benefiting from strong sales growth amid a competitive market. BYD leads Chinese EV exports, with Mexico as its top destination. Mercedes-Benz set a new record for driving an electric truck in reverse, and a cargo ship fire involving EVs remains under investigation.
Ford F-150 Lightning
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