Mitsubishi Motors announced plans to sell only hybrid and battery EVs by 2035(ish), and nobody even had the courtesy of faking a surprised gasp. The junior member of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance says it will release 16 new models in the next five years and is on track to reach 50% electric sales by 2030 from 7% as of 2021.
100% Hybrids and BEV by 2035 seems like a more reasonable goal than 100% battery electric by 2030. So, that's nice.
VinFast wants everybody to get two things straight:
1. They are pushing back US production to 2025.
2. They have no regrets.
The $4B factory in North Carolina will need more time to complete administrative procedures and target com missioning in July 2024.
CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy says the company is still well-prepared to meet consumers transitioning from ICE to EV despite software, tax credit, and softening demand.
Let's take a lesson from this: If your idea isn't working at home, moving to North Carolina to build a factory won't help.
Ford is the latest automaker to give up on the wonderful things you can find on AM radio in the dead of night.
Joining a parade of similar decisions by OEMs, the 2024 Mustang will forego the AM options in favor of equipping vehicles with digital options like satellite, Bluetooth, or internet connectivity.
Over and out? Lawmakers are concerned abandoning AM radios will make it more difficult to broadcast emergency messages to drivers. OEMs have been made aware of this concern and seem to trust the multitude of other options will ensure FEMA messages or other critical alerts will find a way to advance along with vehicle design.
Who could have guessed AM radio would sunset before fax machines?