AD #4177 - There's Too Much EV Battery Capacity; Ram Delays New Mid-Size Pickup; EREV Sales Tanking in China
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The global auto industry faces a glut of EV battery capacity, with China leading in overcapacity due to export restrictions and slower EV adoption driven by high prices. Extended range EVs are losing ground in China as pure EVs improve in range and charging infrastructure. Ram's new mid-size pickup launch is delayed, while VW and Audi fight to regain market share in China with new EVs and tech. Chinese automaker Dongfeng plans a sedan with in-wheel motors, and Kia previews its larger, redesigned Telluride SUV. Tesla faces executive departures and declining sales in China, losing ground to local competitors like Shaomi.
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Ford Ranger
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