Dealers Not Recouping EV Investments; Waymo More Valuable Than Most Automakers – Autoline Daily 4225
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0:00 Most Dealers Not Recouping EV Investments
0:50 Waymo Now More Valuable Than Most Automakers
1:34 Toyota & Honda Overtake the Detroit 3 in Canada
2:30 Denso Cuts Forecast But Still Expects Record Year
3:27 Porsche Could Scrap Next-Gen 718 EV Models
4:28 Chinese Researchers Develop Breathable Silicon Anode
5:21 Jag Skips Skateboard Chassis for Lower Seating Position
6:20 Microvision Gets Lidar Tech for Pennies on the Dollar
Story Links:
Most Dealers Not Recouping EV Investments: https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-2026-dealer-outlook-survey-electric-vehicles-0201/
Waymo Now More Valuable Than Most Automakers: https://www.reuters.com/business/waymo-valued-126-billion-latest-financing-2026-02-02/
Toyota & Honda Overtake the Detroit 3 in Canada: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-canadian-auto-sector-needs-rewards-report-says-0202/
Denso Cuts Forecast But Still Expects Record Year: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-supplier-denso-slashes-full-year-operating-profit-forecast-higher-costs-2026-02-03/
Porsche Could Scrap Next-Gen 718 EV Models: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-02/porsche-ceo-weighs-cutting-electric-sports-cars-to-tackle-budget?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Chinese Researchers Develop Breathable Silicon Anode: https://carnewschina.com/2026/02/02/a-breakthough-in-solid-state-battery-materials-chinese-researchers-unveil-breathable-silicon-anode/
Jag Skips Skateboard Chassis for Lower Seating Position: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-jaguar-gt-driven-it-rides-xj-drifts-f-type
MicroVision CES Interview: https://www.autoline.tv/on-the-road/200-lidar-and-headed-to-100-ces-2026/
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