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PJungnitsch · « **Reply #5300 on:** May 23, 2024, 01:16:52 pm »

Stellantis to sell Chinese EV's outside of North America

Automaker Stellantis expects to quickly grow sales of China-made electric vehicles outside of the country through a new joint venture with Leapmotor, starting later this year, according to the two companies.

The companies said Tuesday that beginning in September, sales of the China-built Leapmotor vehicles will begin through Stellantis’ distribution networks, including dealers in Europe — France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Greece and Romania.

Those markets will be followed by the Middle East and Africa, India and Asia Pacific, and South America in late 2024, the companies said.

The expansion plans do not currently include distribution in the U.S., Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said Tuesday following a press conference in Hangzhou, China, where Leapmotor is based. That’s due, in part, to new American tariffs on China-made EVs, Tavares said, citing among other reasons as well.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/stellantis-china-ev-exports.html#:~:text=Automaker%20Stellantis%20expects%20to%20quickly,U.S.%2C%20Europe%20and%20other%20regions.

Guy · « **Reply #5301 on:** May 23, 2024, 07:27:25 pm »

https://electrek.co/2024/05/23/hyundai-ford-ev-registrations-outpace-rivals-march/

rrocket · « **Reply #5302 on:** May 24, 2024, 01:06:20 am »

Quote from: Guy on May 23, 2024, 07:27:25 pm

https://electrek.co/2024/05/23/hyundai-ford-ev-registrations-outpace-rivals-march/

"Driven by drastic price cuts,"

That's all that needs to be said....they don't sell on their own merit.

rrocket · « **Reply #5303 on:** May 28, 2024, 01:44:04 pm »

The charlatan strikes again!

https://jalopnik.com/tesla-vehicle-batteries-degrade-under-65-percent-of-epa-1851500137

Guy · « **Reply #5304 on:** May 30, 2024, 05:58:56 pm »

Yup, and yet again..

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-supercharger-access-delayed-for-gm-polestar-next-crop-of-ev-brands

rrocket · « **Reply #5305 on:** May 30, 2024, 11:06:03 pm »

Quote from: Guy on May 30, 2024, 05:58:56 pm

Yup, and yet again..

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-supercharger-access-delayed-for-gm-polestar-next-crop-of-ev-brands

They get everything they deserve when they hitched their wagons to Musk.

If an idiot like me could foresee issues with this partnership, they should have been able to see it as well.

Blueprint · « **Reply #5306 on:** May 31, 2024, 09:33:28 am »

Quote from: rrocket on May 30, 2024, 11:06:03 pm

Quote from: Guy on May 30, 2024, 05:58:56 pm
Yup, and yet again..

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tesla-supercharger-access-delayed-for-gm-polestar-next-crop-of-ev-brands
They get everything they deserve when they hitched their wagons to Musk.

If an idiot like me could foresee issues with this partnership, they should have been able to see it as well.

Taken from a Musk interview:

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"Really, we should be thought of as an AI or robotics company," Musk said on an earnings call in April when asked about Tesla's promised launch of a $25,000 vehicle using the unboxed assembly process. "If you value Tesla as just an auto company, fundamentally, it's just the wrong framework."

Musk said that Tesla's AI-powered humanoid robot, Optimus, will become its most important product eventually. "Optimus will be more valuable than everything else combined. Because if you've got a sentient humanoid robot that is able to navigate reality and do tasks at request, there is no meaningful limit to the size of the economy."

This should do wonders for residuals

Allen · « **Reply #5307 on:** May 31, 2024, 06:43:52 pm »

Now do you not only need 20 minutes or more to fill up your golf cart, but you need to bring a wet cloth along

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/research/gm-patents-new-way-to-do-the-cool-towel-trick-for-faster-charging/ar-BB1npxgd?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=86078bc7694c447d9b06a6f10d80b932&ei=20

revalations · « **Reply #5308 on:** May 31, 2024, 06:59:04 pm »

Fewer Canadians considering a EV……

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/05/ev-consideration-low-for-new-vehicle-shoppers-in-canada-study-finds/

rrocket · « **Reply #5309 on:** June 01, 2024, 08:23:24 pm »

Nothing "green" about this. Sounds little different than Big Oil.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/portugal-lithium-climate_n_664f8595e4b058247fa206f3

Allen · « **Reply #5310 on:** June 08, 2024, 04:34:01 pm »

What is going on behind the front wheels

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44723787/2024-chevy-blazer-ev-base-higher-pricing/

rrocket · « **Reply #5311 on:** June 09, 2024, 10:57:14 pm »

https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-is-shifting-billions-from-ev-plans-to-gas-car-development

Also, the Green Party in the EU elections, particularly in Germany and France, took a pounding this weekend.

Greens in Germany 12 percent. Previously 20.5 percent.

In France 5 percent down from 12 percent.

Allen · « **Reply #5312 on:** June 10, 2024, 04:16:01 pm »

....
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/research/costco-may-save-general-motors-ev-buyers-from-dealer-headaches/ar-BB1nXPui?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=fd3338cb65f74a5389516d01f7c98780&ei=62

Guy · « **Reply #5313 on:** June 10, 2024, 05:04:43 pm »

So when dealers push absurd markups, overpriced accessories and shady extended warranties on customers who just want a nice new Equinox EV, there's nothing GM Corporate can really do.

So true. I hear those stories everyday..

rrocket · « **Reply #5314 on:** June 13, 2024, 03:13:56 pm »

Another one!

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/tesla-in-self-drive-mode-slams-into-police-car-in-orange-county/

Blueprint · « **Reply #5315 on:** June 13, 2024, 03:31:48 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on June 13, 2024, 03:13:56 pm

Another one!

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/tesla-in-self-drive-mode-slams-into-police-car-in-orange-county/

Darwin

rrocket · « **Reply #5316 on:** June 13, 2024, 06:54:43 pm »

Tried to charge my car at the mall.

6 stations. 3 occupied.

3 not working.

revalations · « **Reply #5317 on:** June 13, 2024, 08:20:56 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on June 13, 2024, 06:54:43 pm

Tried to charge my car at the mall.

6 stations. 3 occupied.

3 not working.

Only 46% of EV owners want to go back to ICE. It’s automotive bliss for some, but certainly not everyone.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/40-us-ev-owners-want-return-combustion-engine-cars

warp · « **Reply #5318 on:** June 14, 2024, 10:16:58 am »

Quote from: revalations on June 13, 2024, 08:20:56 pm

Quote from: rrocket on June 13, 2024, 06:54:43 pm
Tried to charge my car at the mall.

6 stations. 3 occupied.

3 not working.

Only 46% of EV owners want to go back to ICE. It’s automotive bliss for some, but certainly not everyone.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/40-us-ev-owners-want-return-combustion-engine-cars

Precisely. For those whom EVs are bliss should be allowed to buy EVs without hindrance. And for those who want ICE, they should be allowed to buy ICE without hindrance. No favors, subsidies or perks for either set of buyers. The problem is that according to the Gospel of EV Buyers only EVs should be sold and ICE banned. ICE buyers are not insisting on the reciprocal.

revalations · « **Reply #5319 on:** June 14, 2024, 02:11:04 pm »

Quote from: warp on June 14, 2024, 10:16:58 am

Quote from: revalations on June 13, 2024, 08:20:56 pm
Quote from: rrocket on June 13, 2024, 06:54:43 pm
Tried to charge my car at the mall.

6 stations. 3 occupied.

3 not working.

Only 46% of EV owners want to go back to ICE. It’s automotive bliss for some, but certainly not everyone.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/40-us-ev-owners-want-return-combustion-engine-cars

Precisely. For those whom EVs are bliss should be allowed to buy EVs without hindrance. And for those who want ICE, they should be allowed to buy ICE without hindrance. No favors, subsidies or perks for either set of buyers. The problem is that according to the Gospel of EV Buyers only EVs should be sold and ICE banned. ICE buyers are not insisting on the reciprocal.

Exactly this!