EV Dreams, Sweatshop Screams
Jun 04, 2025•34 min•Ep. 608
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In this episode of Kilowatt, I cover the launch of the 2026 Polestar 4 in the U.S., and discuss Ford's F-150 Lightning recall and Chevy's competitive Silverado EV. We celebrate GM's growth in EV sales while addressing BYD's labor violation allegations in Brazil and dealership closures in China. I also examine a proposed annual fee for U.S. EV owners and Tesla's efforts to localize its battery supply chain. Lastly, I preview our next episode with Arc Motors' founders, focusing on converting combustion engine vehicles to electric.
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- Ford F-150 Lightning recall
- Chevy Silverado EV work truck gets cheaper
- GM was the number on EV seller in Canada for Q1 2025
- Brazilian prosecutors sue BYD and 2 of its contractors
- BYD dealer closes showrooms
- EV federal road tax
- New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Tesla end Supercharge deal, part 1
- New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Tesla end Supercharge deal, part 2
- Tesla lobbies for unified federal autonomy rules
- Tesla's domestic battery plans
- 2026 Polestar 4 officially goes on-sale in the US
- Adam Jonas tells Tesla investors to be wary of Robotaxi until we get more details
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