AD #4131 - Tesla U.S. EV Market Share at Lowest Level Since 2017; VW Group Reveals New Small EVs; Porsche Develops New Hybrid for the 911
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Tesla's U.S. EV market share dropped to its lowest since 2017, now at 38%, as competition heats up and federal tax credits near expiration. Volkswagen Group revealed plans for a new family of affordable small electric cars targeting 20% of Europe's growing segment. Porsche unveiled a powerful new hybrid 911 with innovative electric turbochargers, boosting performance and cutting Nürburgring lap times. Other highlights include Hyundai-LG battery plant worker arrests, advancements in gigacasting by Dongfeng, and CATL's new cold-resistant sodium-ion battery. Autonomous robotaxi testing in Germany and Mercedes' new GLC with advanced AI and fast charging also featured.
Mercedes-Benz GLC
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