AD #4078 - Fewer Buyers Willing to Go Electric; Ferrari Delays 2nd EV Model; Honda Tests New Electric Hot Hatch
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Car buyers in the US and Europe show declining interest in electric vehicles, mainly due to higher prices. Ferrari delays its second EV model until 2028, citing low demand for high-performance electric cars. Ford reshuffles production plans for its electric Lightning truck and Transit vans. Chinese automaker Neo tackles misuse of its free battery swap program. Nissan unveils a new Leaf with improved range and tech, while Kia launches its EV4 sedan and hatchback. Clarios plans US-made supercapacitors, and Honda teases a new electric hot hatch. Pony Ai advances autonomous tech in China, and a former Rolls Royce designer styles a new Chinese plug-in hybrid sedan.
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...t's going to happen. Ford is putting the next gen Lightning in the Blue Oval plant, which is a big change fro..."
Nissan Leaf
"...easing it, Nissan officially unveiled the all new Leaf. It will first be available with a seventy five k..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...model is based on the Hondai Group's four hundred volt EGMP architecture and will be offered in three tr..."
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