Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the latest electric vehicle (EV) news with a focus on NIO's EL8 SUV launch in Europe and Ford's updates on autonomous driving and dealer certification programs. We also explore developments such as the investigation of the UAW President, GM's Ultium battery plant contract, Cruise's fine for an autonomous vehicle accident, Rivian's layoffs and partnerships with Volkswagen, and Volkswagen's integration of ChatGPT's voice assistant. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the dynamic EV industry landscape.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastNews:NIO EL8NIO EL8 SpecsNIO Power Swap Station 4.0NIO Q2 Delivery TargetFord Cancels Model e Dealership ProgramFord BlueCruise L3 Autonomous DrivingUAW President Under Federal InvestigationGM Ultium Battery Factory Rarifies Union ContractGM Cruise to Pay Maximum FineRivian Announced Another Round of LayoffsRivian and VW Group Partner on SoftwareVW Adds ChatGPT's Voice Assistant to ID.4 VehiclesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt.

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