AD #4092 - OEMs Spend $28 Billion a Year on Warranty; Rivian To Lose Significant Income; Xiaomi Dissed for Using Consumer-Grade Chips
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Automakers in the US spent a staggering $28 billion on warranty claims last year, highlighting the growing cost of factory-covered repairs. Tesla slashed Model Y prices in Canada to counter tariffs by importing from Berlin. The episode also discusses the debate over Chinese automakers using consumer-grade chips, challenges facing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles like Toyota's Mirai amid infrastructure issues, and Rivian's loss of regulatory credit revenue due to new legislation. Additionally, Renault's armored vehicles for French dignitaries and a Dutch startup's wireless e-bike charger showcase innovation. Listener poll results on EV regenerative braking preferences round out the discussion.
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