Electric? I prefer my ICE please..

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Volkswagen California camper van for European market.

The Ocean is the flagship model and comes with two camper batteries 
and can tow 4,409 pounds. All models have 2 sliding doors and a rooftop tent.

At the 2024 shareholders meeting Elon Musk said Tesla is developing two new cars. The Model 2 will be produced in Texas late 2025 and later in Mexico with an expected volume of 5 million per year.

Tesla’s 2023 Impact Report shows average 15% battery capacity loss of a Model 3/Model Y Long Range after 200,000 miles. (and slows after that)

Dubai Police Cruiser

Dubai Police General Command now has a Cybertruck. 
UAE company Arabia Taxi Dubai has ordered 260 Model 3’s for its taxi fleet.

Public knowledge about Tesla and EV’s is poor. 4 min.interview.

Smooth Sailing EV Ferry

New Zealand Company runs a 10 passenger Hydrofoil in 25 mph winds 
and choppy seas.(1 min.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpGcwNOg1kk

Volkswagen is integrating ChatGPT in all new electric ID. family models. Take notes, write emails, verbal text, directions.

This years Pike’s Peak won by a modified Ford F-150 Lightning EV that did the 156 turns in under 9 minutes. Rivian 1T and Ioniq 5 also set records.

Karbike

This French bike has 47 miles of range and a backseat. It’s built around a 
sturdy frame with lockable doors. It has a pedal assisted electric motor and 
solar panels.(1 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqV6_6O8HB4&t=47s

June 26th a cyberattack on Management Software rendered over 15,000 Auto dealerships unable to make sales or do repairs. $10 million ransom.

Insurance studies report EV’s are the lowest per 100K  in car fires (25), Gas cars are second  (1,500), and hybrids most common (3,400). Full report. https://www.a27utoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/

KIA EV4

Kia is launching its new low-cost EV4 next year. 35 K and eligible for 
rebates if manufactured in Mexico. Expected production of 70K in 2025.

Verne EV Robotaxi by Rimac

A driverless Taxi with no steering wheel or pedals. Passengers will pre-order 
temp, lighting, and scent. Starting in Zagreb, Croatia early 2026.

Bloomberg reports ICE sales declining. In 2023, 25% of bus sales were electric. And almost 50% of 2 and 3 wheelers . 18% of passenger cars with a Predicted 20% in 2024.  https://about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-outlook/