Could Lucid Run Out of Money?; NIO Launching Affordable Brands in Europe – Autoline Daily 3806

By On May 8, 2024

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0:00 Could Lucid Run Out of Money?
1:32 NIO Launching New Affordable Brands in Europe
2:24 Zeekr Expects Big Bucks from U.S. IPO
3:12 NHTSA Ramps Up Autopilot Investigation
4:23 Toyota Fills Shipped Vehicles with Renewable Gas
5:03 Magna Lays Off Fisker Line Workers
5:59 CATL Wants to License Its Tech to Others
6:48 Robot Dog Helps BMW Make Engines in the UK
7:31 Eli Electric Bringing Micro Car to the U.S.

Story Links:
Lucid Q1 Earnings: https://lucidmotors.com/media-room/lucid-q1-2024-financial-results

Nio Launches New Brands:
https://carnewschina.com/2024/05/07/nio-to-launch-a-sub-30000-eur-electric-car-in-europe-in-2025-under-firefly-brand/

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-nio-turns-rival-byd-power-new-ev-brand-sources-say-2024-05-07/

Zeekr Plans U.S. IPO: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/chinas-zeekr-close-3675-mln-new-york-ipo-one-day-early-source-says-2024-05-07/

NHTSA Ramps Up Autopilot Investigation: https://www.autoblog.com/2024/05/07/nhtsa-escalates-tesla-autopilot-probe-with-new-demand-for-data/