AD #4205 - Hyundai Will Deploy Robots in Plants; Mercedes Competes with Tesla FSD; EV Growth Expected to Slow This Year
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Hyundai is investing heavily in humanoid robots for its global plants, aiming to produce 30,000 units annually by 2028, starting with tasks like parts sorting and eventually handling heavy loads. Mercedes plans to launch a new level two driver assistance system in the US, competing with Tesla's FSD but requiring hands-on driving. Honda and Sony unveiled an AI-equipped SUV concept with autonomous features, targeting US and Japanese markets. EV sales growth is expected to slow this year due to policy rollbacks but should rebound by 2027. Lucid, Uber, and Neuro revealed a Robotaxi for Bay Area deployment, while RAM announced powerful new trucks including the T-Rex and a diesel Power Wagon. Chinese automaker Geely is considering a US market entry in the next few years.
Lucid Gravity
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Dodge Power Wagon
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