Briefly | 01 Sep 2025
About this episode
Tesla faces significant challenges in Europe, with sales plummeting by up to 40% in July, largely due to competition from BYD. The episode highlights Tesla's efforts to boost sales, including the launch of the Model Y performance variant with upgraded features. Other key topics include GM's temporary layoffs, the introduction of the MG4 in China, and a surge in EV imports in Ukraine. The episode wraps up with news on zero-emission trucks and the Mercedes-AMG Formula One team's transition to electric transport.
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TESLA MODEL Y PERFORMANCE ARRIVES https://evne.ws/45JO4uv
TESLA LAUNCHES FSD SUPERVISED IN AUSTRALIA, NZ https://evne.ws/45JO4uv
GM PAUSES SHIFT AT DETROIT EV PLANT https://evne.ws/3JETuOO
MG4 EV LAUNCHES IN CHINA FROM $9.6K, SEMI-SOLID OPTION https://evne.ws/4g2oAMl
UK NARROWS EV GRANT WITH £42,000 CAP https://evne.ws/461dIcW
ACEA 2025: ZERO-EMISSION TRUCKS AND BUSES https://evne.ws/3I0kVSA
OCTOPUS ELECTROVERSE AND VISA LAUNCH UK FLEET PAYMENT CARD https://evne.ws/4g0um0S
UKRAINE SEES 38% SURGE IN ELECTRIC CAR IMPORTS https://evne.ws/4lVlVoW
MERCEDES F1 DEPLOYS EACTROS ELECTRIC HGV https://evne.ws/4p3nIuZ
Tesla Model Y
"One of those things is gonna be the Model Y performance. Now confirmed by the way,"
Tesla Model 3S
"We're working on it. Model Y now gets the Model 3's adaptive dampers. Calibrated though for the Model Y 21 inch alloys"
Cadillac Escalade
"...o the lines that make the Hummer and the Cadillac Escalade IQ in Detroit. Doesn't affect Silverado and Sierr..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...e Cadillac Escalade IQ in Detroit. Doesn't affect Silverado and Sierra EVs. SAIC's MG has launched the all ne..."
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