AD #4135 - Canada Could Open the Door to Chinese EVs; Magna to Build Chinese EVs At Steyr; SEC Drops Case Against Trevor Milton
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Canada is considering dropping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as leverage in trade talks, potentially opening North American markets to Chinese EVs. Magna will assemble Chinese EVs in Austria to bypass EU tariffs. The SEC dropped its case against Nikola founder Trevor Milton following his presidential pardon. GM's BrightDrop electric van faces slow sales, leading to production cuts. Meanwhile, Stellantis replaces Maserati with Sauber in Formula E amid declining Maserati sales. Innovations in EV manufacturing include advanced mega casting molds and a new thermistor for better temperature control. Automated parking tech and Toyota’s new GR Yaris aero package also highlight industry advancements.
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