EV Daily | Tesla Faces Stock Slump, Mercedes and Kia Expand EV Lineups, Rivian Debuts Electric Ice Cream Truck

Generado por agente de IAAinvest Market Brief
miércoles, 5 de marzo de 2025, 7:02 am ET1 min de lectura
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【Tesla】

Elon Musk's attempt to boost Tesla's stock by predicting a 10x profit increase failed, with the stock price falling 10% instead. Musk's statement on possible profit growth was misinterpreted by fans as a stock price prediction. Amid demand issues and brand challenges, Tesla's financial metrics suggest it's priced for perfect execution but struggling with a weak Q1 and European sales decline. To boost demand, TeslaTSLA-- has reintroduced 0% APR financing in the US for Model 3 orders. Meanwhile, protests against Musk have led to store disruptions in the US and Canada, with proposed tariffs on Tesla vehicles in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods.

【BYD】

BYD is mentioned as a potential future presence in Canada, alongside other Chinese manufacturers, due to a political proposal to reduce tariffs on Chinese EVs.

【Others】

Waymo has expanded its autonomous ride service, Waymo One, to Austin, Texas, through a partnership with Uber, allowing riders to opt for autonomous vehicles in select Uber services.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the electric GLC SUV, featuring EQ Technology and a dual-motor AWD powertrain. The GLC, powered by the new MB.EA architecture, promises improved range, charging speed, and efficiency. It's expected to launch with competitive pricing and several battery options.

Kia is expanding its EV lineup with the introduction of the EV4 GT sports car and the EV3, alongside other models. The EV3 has seen strong initial sales in Korea and is set to arrive in Europe. Kia aims for growth in 2025 with new models like the EV4 sedan and the PV5 van.

Rivian and Ben & Jerry's have collaborated to produce an electric ice cream truck, the "Scoop Truck," based on Rivian’s Commercial Van platform. It will debut at SXSW and participate in Rivian community events.

A pilot program with Nuvve and ComEd is exploring bidirectional charging using electric school buses to support the grid in the Chicago area, aiming to provide economic and environmental benefits through V2G technology.

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