AD #4201 - 16 States Sue Trump Over EV Chargers; Castrol Develops Lower Carbon Engine Oil; Scout Gets Deal to Sell Direct in Colorado
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The episode covers major developments in the EV industry, including a lawsuit by 16 states against the Trump administration for blocking EV charger funding and Ford canceling a $6.5 billion battery contract with LG Energy Solution. Volkswagen's battery division faces budget cuts while Tesla plans battery cell production in Germany. Maruti Suzuki aggressively expands EV infrastructure in India. Scout Motors wins a direct sales license in Colorado amid dealer opposition. The EU scraps its 2035 combustion engine ban, prompting UK regulatory debates. Castrol introduces lower carbon re-refined engine oil, and Mercedes sees a leadership change in design. The episode also highlights significant job losses among suppliers despite some stock gains.
Nissan Leaf
"...news, Nissan has kicked off production of the new Leaf at its Sunderland plant in the UK. Next year, the..."
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