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DAILY: Stellantis Improves Batteries,  New Model Y Leaked & Volkswagen City Cars | 22 Sep 2025

DAILY: Stellantis Improves Batteries, New Model Y Leaked & Volkswagen City Cars | 22 Sep 2025

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Stellantis unveils its new Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS), enhancing battery efficiency and performance in their electric vehicles. A leaked report reveals Tesla's simplified Model Y, aimed at budget-conscious buyers, while Volkswagen plans a new small EV to compete in the market. The episode also discusses Ford's electric vehicle production plans, Scout Motors' investment in South Carolina, and BMW's hydrogen fuel cell model set for 2028. The podcast highlights the challenges of EV infrastructure and the evolving landscape of electric mobility.

Topics: stellantis battery technology tesla model y leak volkswagen small ev ford electric vehicles scout motors investment bmw hydrogen fuel cell ev infrastructure challenges electric vehicle market trends
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Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model Y

"Stellantis improves batteries. A new model Y is leaked and Volkswagen city cars. Plus, stay t..."
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Eletre Lotus Electra
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Eletre Lotus Electra

"...the record-breaking Yang Wang Yun'an Xtreme. The Lotus Electra is going to go plug-in hybrid and Buffett bails o..."
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3

"...e who keep releasing cars. I told you about as a Model 3 competitor a couple of days ago. Oh man, I forge..."
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Ford Puma
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Ford Puma

"That's the real deal. Ford's Puma Gen E. My goodness, thank gosh that's on the mar..."
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7 Jq7
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7 Jq7

"...'s most inquired about chart. Number two was the JQ7, by the way. Now, let's talk about Volkswagen."
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5 Renault 5
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5 Renault 5

"...000. You start to get in Grandi Panda territory, Renault 5 territory, small battery, entry spec. I'll give ..."
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Ford F150
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Ford F150

"EV battery output is scheduled to start in 2027. Production of the next gen F-150 EV and the E-Transit pushed back to 2028. Equipment's been moved into the facility, which will employ 6,000 workers."
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Ford Etransit
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Ford Etransit

"EV battery output is scheduled to start in 2027. Production of the next gen F-150 EV and the E-Transit pushed back to 2028. Equipment's been moved into the facility, which will employ 6,000 workers."
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BMW X5
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BMW X5

"Right, BMW finishes off the day. The new X5, very popular vehicle. It's going to come in fiv..."
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