Biden EV Plan Faces Backlash; GM's Driverless Cars Hit Roadblock; VW Scout Brand Staffs Up
• China and Republicans are opposing Biden's new EV regulations that aim to transition the US auto industry to electric vehicles. China says the regulations violate trade norms while Republicans claim they will impair the EPA.
• GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has hit an "all-time low" after pausing operations due to safety concerns. The new leader acknowledges they need to restore trust and be significantly better than human drivers.
• Volkswagen's revived Scout brand has hired a new Chief Technical Officer, Burkhard Huhnke, to lead engineering of its upcoming SUV and pickup.
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• The author got a new 3D printer to upgrade their equipment for printing motorcycle parts. Their old Ender 3 printer is being passed to a colleague.