TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS EP 419: TOYODA OUT AS TOYOTA CEO, TESLA'S Q4, RETRO RENAULT, PLUS MUCH MORE!

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This episode of Transport Evolved News covers a range of significant developments in the EV industry. Key highlights include Tesla's Q4 earnings, which saw record production and deliveries, though the company's stock faced scrutiny due to Elon Musk's Twitter activities. The report also details the bankruptcy of Lightyear, the surprising drop of Tesla's Autopilot in Consumer Reports' rankings, and GM's partnership issues with LG Energy. A notable shift is Akio Toyoda stepping down as Toyota's CEO, signaling a potential pivot towards EVs for the company. The episode touches on controversial reports questioning EV fuel economy versus gasoline cars, Waymo's layoffs, and Tesla's decision not to offer HW3 to HW4 retrofits. Updates on new EV models, charging infrastructure, and legislative challenges for EVs in the US are also presented, alongside news of classic car EV conversions from Renault.