Tesla Gives Up on Massive Gigacasting; Car Recalls Nearly Hit Record – Autoline Daily 3803 [Video]

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0:00 Tesla Gives Up on Massive Gigacasting
1:22 Tesla Scaling Back New Supercharger Locations
2:00 Tech & Bad Parts Blamed for High Recall Rate
3:02 GM & VW Starting to See NEV Success in China
4:07 Cadillac Backs Off EV-Only Lineup
4:55 Stellantis Wants More Low-Cost Engineers
5:46 EV Scooter Uses ICE Alternator
6:24 Porsche Eyes More Aluminum to Cut Weight
7:07 Toyota Opens New Energy Generation System

Story Links:
Tesla Gives Up On Massive Gigacasting: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-retreats-next-generation-gigacasting-manufacturing-process-2024-05-01/

Tesla Scales Back Superchargers: https://www.autoblog.com/2024/05/01/elon-musk-tesla-still-plans-to-grow-supercharging-network-after-eliminating-global-team/

Recalls Surge Last Year: https://www.wardsauto.com/industry-news/2023-vehicle-recalls-set-near-record

GM & VW Boost China NEV Sales: https://carnewschina.com/2024/05/02/vw-and-gm-surprise-with-big-increases-in-nev-sales/

Cadillac Backs Off EV-Only Lineup: https://www.wardsauto.com/industry-news/cadillac-softens-ev-only-push

Stellantis Hires Low-Cost Engineers: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-02/stellantis-hires-50-000-engineers-in-brazil-india-to-cut-costs

EV Scooter Uses ICE Alternator: https://www.rideapart.com/reviews/709008/bmw-ce-02-scooter-review/

Porsche Eyes More Aluminum to Cut Weight: https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/porsche-alumobility-study-highlights-aluminum-benefits-evs

Toyota Opens New Energy Generation System: https://pressroom.toyota.com/fuelcell-energy-and-toyota-motor-north-america-celebrate-launch-of-worlds-first-tri-gen-production-system-at-the-port-of-long-beach/

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