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Kilowatt is a podcast about electric vehicles (EVs) that covers various topics related to EVs, including the latest news and developments, the benefits and challenges of EVs, and the future of transportation. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field and provides in-depth analysis and information about EVs. It aims to educate and inform listeners about the latest trends and innovations in the EV industry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show ...
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Ride the Lightning: The Tesla Unofficial Podcast is the world's longest-running weekly Tesla show, made for Tesla fans and owners by Tesla community veteran Ryan McCaffrey. Each week we'll discuss and analyze everything happening with the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Roadster, and more!
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We talk about all things Tesla with actual owners, regular guests join us to give us their perspective on this disruptive energy and automotive company
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I analyze Tesla's Q1 2025 earnings call, summarizing key insights from Elon Musk about the company's outlook in electric vehicles and renewable energy. I express skepticism around timelines for autonomous vehicle features while acknowledging Tesla's technological advances. The discussion critiques the polit…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore key updates in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, beginning with a transition from Acast Plus to platforms like Supercast and Substack for listener support. I share my experience with QMerit for Level 2 charger installations, highlighting their growth amid increasing demand for home charging soluti…
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Episode 507: Cheaper Tesla Reportedly Delayed
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The more affordable Tesla that I’ve been calling the ‘Model 2.5’ is reportedly delayed, one Indiana police department has five years of fleet data that shows that using Teslas as police cars saves taxpayers a ton of money, the largest free EV charging park in the world is at Giga Berlin, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support …
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore key updates in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, beginning with a transition from Acast Plus to platforms like Supercast and Substack for listener support. I share my experience with QMerit for Level 2 charger installations, highlighting their growth amid increasing demand for home charging soluti…
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Episode 506: A Cheaper Cybertruck Finally Arrives
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Tesla has finally rolled out the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck, but it’s VERY different from the one they first announced. I’ll tell you all about what you get and what you don’t on this cheaper version of Tesla’s stainless steel truck. Plus: Tesla’s imminent Spring software update brings a much-requested new feature that should keep a lot of Model Y…
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Description: In this episode, I share insights from my hectic week that disrupted my usual podcast schedule, exploring the balance of work, studies, and personal responsibilities. I recount a humorous yet frustrating car incident involving a flat tire caused by a razor blade, reflecting on the importance of processing emotional reactions before mak…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore recent trends in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy with Alison Sheridan. We analyze Tesla's Q1 2023 delivery numbers, noting a decline that raises questions about production methods and market dynamics. Our discussion delves into potential alternatives to Tesla, considering factors like…
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Episode 505: Analyzing Tesla’s Q1 Production and Delivery Numbers
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Tesla announces its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers, and the news isn’t the best – with fellow EV automakers Rivian and Lucid largely in the same boat. Plus: Tesla’s found its chef for its upcoming drive-in diner Supercharger in Hollywood, the regular version of the new Model Y is now available, and more! If you enjoy the podc…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) software with enthusiast Allison Sheridan. We discuss her journey as a Tesla driver, detailing her experiences with the FSD system and the significant changes she’s noticed with recent updates. Allison reflects on her previous encounters with FSD's erratic performan…
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Episode 504: Special Guest: Unplugged Performance’s Ben Schaffer
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Tesla mod shop Unplugged Performance's president and founder Ben Schaffer joins me for an interview about the company’s approach to modifying the Cybertruck, the new Model 3 and new Model Y, as well as their big bet on making Tesla police vehicles through their UPfit program. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, ple…
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How to Build an EV for Half the Price (Step 1: Be China)
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Description: Why are Chinese EVs so cheap? In this episode of Kilowatt, we break down the price gap between EVs in the U.S., Europe, and China, exploring how China’s dominance in battery production, supply chains, and government subsidies created the world’s largest and cheapest EV market. Plus, we dig into price wars, tech-packed interiors, and wh…
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The EV Battery Shallow Dive: Chemistry, Safety, and Marketing BS.
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we break down the latest EV battery tech, including the pros and cons of LFP vs. NMC batteries, different battery cell form factors, and how BYD's Blade Battery is shaking things up. We’ll also discuss whether the Blade Battery is as fireproof as BYD claims (spoiler: probably not), and what’s coming next in…
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My Thoughts on What’s Happening Around Tesla Right Now
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I've given this a lot of thought and wanted to talk to you about how I feel regarding what's happening around Tesla right now. If you're not interested in this, feel free to skip this one, as the regular episodes will remain on their normal schedule. If you listen and then choose to respond, I hope you'll be considerate towards me and your fellow l…
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Episode 503: Tesla Reportedly Readying a Smaller, Cheaper Model Y
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A new report out of China says that Tesla is planning a smaller version of the Model Y. Plus: a new software update lets you check on your car’s battery health, the Cybercab gets one step closer to operating on public streets in California, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https…
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Honk If You Love Privacy! (Too Late, Your Car Already Told On You)
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Description: Your car is spying on you—and not just in the ways you’d expect. From contact info and driving behavior to biometric data and facial recognition, modern vehicles are collecting more data than ever. In this episode, we dive into how automakers and even governments are using this data, including a lawsuit against GM for allegedly selling…
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Description: In this episode, I talk with Chris Ashley, an electric vehicle enthusiast and food truck owner who uses the Ford F-150 Lightning to power his barbecue business. We discuss his transition from gasoline to electric energy, including the benefits and challenges of using anchor batteries and solar panels. Chris shares his culinary insights…
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Episode 502: Out With the Old (Model Y), in With the New (Model Y)
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Tesla is no longer offering custom orders for the classic Model Y, signaling the end of the line for the first generation of the world’s best-selling vehicle and the beginning of its second generation. Plus: Model 3 gets an impressive financing incentive, Cybertruck might finally be heading Down Under, Rivian is extending a hand to orphaned Fisker …
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Description: In this episode, I analyze General Motors Company's fourth quarter earnings call for 2024, highlighting CEO Mary Barra and CFO Paul Jacobson's insights on the shift in focus to Super Cruise technology and the discontinuation of RoboTaxi funding. I discuss GM's strong EV performance, achieving variable profit and reducing dealer invento…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I talk with Bart Bouchotts about his journey to find the perfect electric vehicle, leading to his choice of the 2025 Polestar 2. Bart highlights the Polestar's sleek design, driving dynamics, and user-friendly technology, which enhance his driving experience compared to his previous Tesla Model 3. Bart conc…
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Episode 501: Special Guest: Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel
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Tesla co-founder, current board member, and former Chief Technical Officer JB Straubel joins me to discuss Tesla’s early days, his interest in batteries, building the first Gigafactory, his battery recycling efforts at Redwood Materials, and more. Enjoy! TIMECODES 10:45 Interview starts 11:33 More of a car guy or engineering guy? 12:14 Origin of hi…
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Description: In this episode, I converse with Vuyisile Ncube from Earthworks and Glenn Hurowitz from Mighty Earth, focusing on environmental advocacy related to mineral and energy development. We explore the "Lead the Charge" initiative, which assesses automakers on their sustainability and human rights commitments through a comprehensive leaderboa…
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CEO and Co-Founder of Harbinger: John Harris
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Description: In this episode, I speak with John Harris, the CEO of Harbinger Motors, about electric vehicle chassis development focused on medium-duty vehicles. John outlines Harbinger's mission to electrify a market that has seen little advancement in decades, highlighting practical applications like delivery services and specialty vehicles. We de…
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FSD: It's Neither Full, Nor Self, Nor Driving
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Original title by ChatGPT, edited title by me! Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I examine the latest developments in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and autonomous driving. I highlight Tesla's recent deliveries of the new Model Y in China and discuss the potential implications for demand and sales reporting. We also explore the North …
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Episode 500: Special Guest: Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen
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Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen joins me for the third time to celebrate my 500th episode. We discuss his longevity at Tesla, the new Model Y, paint colors, wheel design, the next-gen Roadster, and more. Enjoy! Timecodes: 8:28 Start of interview 10:02 What Franz worked on the day I came in for the interview 11:38 Why he has stayed at Te…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I dive into the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, presenting a comprehensive overview of noteworthy news that reflects the fast-paced changes in the automotive landscape. Starting with Polestar's enticing trade-in offers for Tesla owners, I highlight Volkswagen's successful recovery o…
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Description: This episode explores the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. I discuss the Trump administration's removal of EV chargers from federal buildings, Rivian's recall of over 17,000 vehicles for faulty headlights, and BYD's major battery storage contract in Saudi Arabia. We introduce bi-directional EV chargin…
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Episode 499: Special Guest: Tesla Engineering VP Lars Moravy
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Tesla’s Vice President of Engineering Lars Moravy joins me for a candid conversation spanning a wide-ranging number of topics, from the new Model Y to his memories of pivotal moments in Tesla history to the next-gen Roadster and even the upcoming more-affordable cars. Enjoy! Timecodes: 6:39 Interview begins 7:36 Lars on when he first got into cars …
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore the latest developments in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. I reflect on Nikola's surprising Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and its implications for the market. Then, I discuss Hyundai's strategy to boost U.S. production amid potential tariffs and what that means for electric vehic…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I discuss my recent technical challenges with podcasting software and the perseverance required to resolve them. I clarify my choice to keep politics separate from the EV discussions, focusing instead on industry advancements. I cover Tesla's latest news, including the new seven-seater Model Y and full self…
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Episode 498: Jay Leno Gets New Details on the New Model Y
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Comedian and world-renowned car enthusiast Jay Leno – perhaps Tesla’s biggest celebrity fan – welcomed Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and VP of Engineering Lars Moravy to his garage this week to show off the new Model Y, and we learned a lot of fun things about the refreshed vehicle in the process. Plus: thieves who try to steal the copp…
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Is The Gas Powered Chevy Blazer on the Way Out?
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Description: In this episode, I discuss the evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape while managing my busy schedule. Insights from my appearance on the Daily Tech News Show include the rise of affordable EVs from China and GM's potential discontinuation of the internal combustion Chevy Blazer. I highlight Hyundai's advancements in solid-state batt…
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Episode 497: New Model Y – My First Hands-On Impressions
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I got an up-close-and-personal look at the new Model Y and heard from two senior Tesla employees from the Model Y team about the redesigned car. Highlights from that, plus: the Cybertruck now formally gets the point-of-sale $7500 tax credit, good news for Tesla Insurance customers who use Full Self-Driving a lot, and more! If you enjoy the podcast …
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I engage in a compelling discussion with Andrew Weisselberg, VP of Marketing at SoundHound AI, focusing on the latest advancements in voice AI technology showcased at CES. We explore how SoundHound is transforming the automotive sector with its sophisticated voice assistant technology, enhancing user intera…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we talk about Volkswagen's disappointing decision to forgo the ID.7 in North America and highlight Volvo's upcoming models with ‘plug and charge’ capabilities. I discuss Hyundai's Ioniq 9, set for pre-orders in South Korea, and Tesla's insurance discounts for full self-driving users in Texas and Arizona. Ad…
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Episode 496: Q4 2024 Earnings Call Recap, Highlights, and Analysis
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Tesla held its Q4 earnings call this week, and among other things, it contained good news for those of you with Hardware 3.0 cars who’ve bought the FSD package. That plus the rest of the highlights from the call along with my analysis on a huge episode! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at ht…
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Description: The Q4 2024 earnings call for Tesla, led by Elon Musk, provides insights into the company's production milestones and strategic future directions. Musk highlights Tesla's record vehicle output, particularly the Model Y's success, and outlines ambitions in autonomy and AI robotics. The discussion emphasizes advancements in Full Self-Dri…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, We discuss Nissan's plan to secure 20 gigawatt-hours of batteries from SK for 300,000 North American EVs and their $500 million investment in their plant in Mississippi. We cover Kia's recall of 80,000 Niro models due to safety issues, and Hyundai's partnership with GM for rebadged commercial EVs. I explore…
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Episode 495: New Model Y Announced for North America
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Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, aka Project Juniper, has been announced for North America. I’ve got all the details including pricing and options. Plus: the new Model 3 takes home a trophy, Unplugged Performance shows some Los Angeles-area law enforcement officers how good of a patrol car the Model Y can be, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and wo…
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Electrifying Fire Trucks with Pierce Manufacturing
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Links: Frozen Tesla Pierce Volterra News: New Model Y to arrive in North America in March Tesla raises prices in Canada 2025 Volvo EX40 Chevy Equinox EV recall NHTSA investigates BlueCruise Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. …
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Links: TrueNorth EVs Podcast Manitoba EV Association Blackness? Pivotal eVTOL News: CATL opens another battery factory in Europe Stellantis cancels RAM long range REV 1500 truck Buy a Hyundai IONIQ 5 and get a free charger or free charging credits RIP Canoo Rivian offers OG R1 platform owner $6,000 off to upgrade to…
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Episode 494: Cybertruck Tops US EV Pickup Truck Sales in 2024
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A not-even-fully-ramped-up-yet Cybertruck beats all of its competition to become the best-selling EV pickup truck of 2024. Plus: production of the new Model Y has reportedly begun in another one of Tesla’s gigafactories, Tesla tops another major automaker in global sales, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, plea…
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Links: Scout Motors Scout Motors Community Forum The Tesla Life Show (YouTube) State of Charge (Interview with Chargepoint CEO) Cars with Cords News: Hyundai's Solid State Battery Hyundai to Launch its first Minivan Hyundai's Canadian Incentive Canada Pauses it's EV Rebate Program VW ID.7 Hypermile Amazon buys 2 ele…
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Links: Savant Savant (Verge Article) AutoCar India Hyundai Creta Review Federal EV Tax Credit News: Ford extends "Power Promise" promotion Hyundai Creta EV Hyundai owners get free NACS adapter Xiaomi delivered 135k EVs in 2024 2025 Nissan Ariya VW versus car dealerships VW ID.4 lease VW ID.4 recall Cybertruck qualif…
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Episode 493: New Model Y (aka Project Juniper) Officially Revealed!
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The redesigned Model Y, aka Project Juniper, has been revealed by Tesla China. I’ll tell you about what’s new, my thoughts on the design, and when it’s launching in China. Plus: Tesla is the most searched-for car brand in America, every Tesla will soon get an AI chatbot, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, pleas…
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Tesla Drama, VW Data Leaks, and an RV That Powers Itself!
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Description: In this episode of the Kilowatt podcast, I explore highlights from CES, including Volkswagen's access to the Supercharger network, Mercedes' EV developments, and concerns over a data vulnerability affecting 800,000 vehicles. We cover Tesla's latest news on autonomous driving, a significant recall, and a $1 billion board member settleme…
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Description: In this episode, I share my experiences from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a pivotal hub for innovation in electric vehicles and renewable energy. I recount the vibrant atmosphere, my networking endeavors, and serendipitous encounters with fellow podcasters. Updates on the electric vehicle market include the recent recall of Kia…
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Episode 492: Analyzing Tesla’s 2024 Production and Delivery Numbers
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Tesla releases its production and delivery totals for Q4 – and thus we know the numbers for all of 2024. Did they hit their goal? Plus: Cybertruck now qualifies for the $7500 point-of-sale tax credit, the new Model 3 wins a big award in Europe, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at h…
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Episode 491: My 13 Tesla Predictions for 2025
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It’s that time of year: time for my annual Tesla New Year’s predictions. I’ll make some predictions for what to expect from Tesla in 2025, as well as grade my predictions from last year. Plus: Tesla pivots from PPF to vinyl at its service centers, the Cybertruck gets one step closer to launching in China, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and woul…
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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I discuss Volkswagen's negotiations with its labor union, the implications of keeping three factories operational alongside potential layoffs of 35,000 workers by 2030. We delve into NIO's introduction of the Firefly, a budget-friendly EV that incorporates unique battery swap technology and will sell exclus…
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