TEN 318: Lucid AMP-1, Tesla FSD Next Year , NZ Leads With EV Gov. Fleet Mandate

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The Timings:

00:00 - Introduction.
00:42 - Welcome.
01:17 - Lucid Motor announces the first phase of construction is complete at its first factory - and cars are already being made there.
02:11 - Nikola Badger Officially DOA.
03:06 - John Cooper Works MINI SE is teased by BMW.
04:00 - Elon Musk says some jurisdictions could make Tesla FSD legal next year.
04:54 - Daimler Freightliner showcases how its e-Cascadia is being tested ahead of widespread production launch.
05:45 - NHTSA launches investigation into Model S, Model X suspension problems.
Investigation - Tesla Model S, Model X investigation underway by NHTSA - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1130462_tesla-model-s-and-model-x-suspension-failures-prompt-us-safety-investigation
06:42 - Audi announces revised massive investment into electric and hybrid vehicles
07:34 - Daimler also announces accelerated EV investments.
08:44 - Ford and Volkswagen meet EPA predictions with Mach E and ID4
09:36 - New Zealand leads the way with mandatory EV purchase order for governmental fleets
10:35 - Fiat says 60% of its European fleet will be electrified by the end of next year
10:50 - A new U.S. startup is promising big things - but doesn’t convince us
11:09 - Hindenburg Research says Kandi is inflating its sales figures - by buying its own products.
11:30 - Tesla, German labor union clash over Gigafactory work conditions.
11:53 - Hyundai unveils a new electric vehicle platform.
12:12 - PGE, Daimler Trucks announce ‘Electric Island’ in Portland, OR.
12:33 - Elon Musk asks staff to keep an eye on profits.
12:51 - Hyundai exec suggests it won’t use batteries for large pickups, SUVs.
13:14 - Model Y performance targeted by Ford Mustang GT with 3.5 second sprint time.
13:32 - ID Buzz production line equipment ordered.
13:50 - Next-generation Toyota Mirai launched.
14:09 - Wulin Hon Guang MINI EV dominates Chinese EV sales in November.
14:27 - Chargemaster/Polar Network becomes BP Plus in the UK.
14:41 - Climate letter signed by 42 companies - including Ford and GM - call for Biden administration to develop ‘Ambitious, durable, bipartisan climate solutions.
14:51 - Elon Musk crashed an Arcimoto FUV once.
15:15 - Audi, BMW pull out of Formula E.
15:31 - Tesla due to enter onto the SNP on December 21.
15:48 - Japan considering a ban for ICE vehicles.
16:05 - Aston Martin and others falsely claim EVs aren’t all that great.
16:20 - Mate Rimac sounds alarm on EV SPAC deluge.
16:30 - GM offers Cadillac Dealers who won’t sell Lyriq EV $500,000 to break their dealership contracts.
17:54 - Nissan LEAF turns 10!
18:49 - Goodbye!