Making Moves: Lucid, Kia, GM, Massachusetts

Lotta news going around. We decided to write fast today, so you’ll need to read fast to keep up! 👀
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Lucid Motors Turns Heads

• 🚀 Lucid Air EV Models: Prices slashed, sparking a rise in interest and sales.
• 🗣 CEO Peter Rawlinson: Price cuts were a hit, especially post-2022's inflation challenges.
• 📅 Coming Up: Lucid's Gravity electric SUV will roll out in November.
• 🎉 Promotions: Attractive discounts and leasing deals in the spotlight.

Price cuts were a hit. In other news, fish prefer water to root beer (even Mug Root Beer…we checked).
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Kia Ramps Up for EV9 Launch

• 🇺🇸 US Release: All-electric EV9 SUV hitting US roads by Q4 2023.
• 🌎 Global Footprint: Already a favorite in South Korea.
• 🛠 Specs:
• 4 trim levels
• 2 battery pack choices
• Multiple powertrain configurations
• 🏭 Local Production: 2024 EV9 to be birthed in West Point, Georgia. Big news as it's Kia's first locally-produced all-electric car.
• 💰 Tax Benefits?: Possibly eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

How many KiaBoyz will buy the new EV after becoming fans on a joy ride? We’re guessing at least triple digits.
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Chemical Spill Alert at GM Plant

• 🔍 OSHA Investigation: A concerning chemical spill at the Ohio-based EV battery plant.
• 🌐 Partnership: This plant is a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution from South Korea.
• 🚫 Dangerous Solvent: N-Methylpyrrolidone was spilled, a chemical risky for the nervous system.
• 🚒 Safety First: No injuries were reported, but given the plant's history, OSHA is on high alert.

Based on our rudimentary understanding of watersheds, this plant just spilled battery salsa on your favorite beach vacation spot.
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Repair Data Sharing Gets Green Light

• 📜 Massachusetts: A state law now mandates automakers to share car data with independent repair shops.
• 🚫 Initial Resistance: Fears of hacking had regulators concerned.
• 📡 NHTSA Verdict: Short-range wireless tech for data sharing gets a thumbs up. However, there's a caution against using long-range systems.
• 🛠 Consumers choose: Car owners can pick their repair shops beyond dealerships, meaning repair shops could offer incentives to bring business in.

Take your car wherever you want for repairs, but don’t get surprised when you have to pay to repair the “repairs” before you can pay for the repairs. Ya dig?