Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-18 05:21Group 1 - Elon Musk criticized traditional automotive companies, suggesting that non-autonomous fuel vehicles are outdated and will inevitably decline [1] - Ford announced a significant shift in its electric vehicle strategy due to lower-than-expected market demand, high costs, and changing regulatory environments, leading to the cancellation of several electric vehicle projects, including the F-150 Lightning and the next-generation electric van [2] - Ford's strategic adjustment will incur approximately $19.5 billion in expenses, with $500 million related to asset impairment in its Model e division and around $6 billion associated with dissolving a battery joint venture [2] Group 2 - Musk emphasized that the key competitive advantage in the automotive industry lies in smart technology rather than the choice between electric and fuel energy sources [3] - A social media user commented that traditional automakers misunderstand the purpose of electric vehicles, which is fundamentally about creating better autonomous driving platforms, a view Musk agreed with [4] - Tesla has begun testing its autonomous taxi service without safety drivers, and the stock market remains optimistic about autonomous driving, with Tesla's stock reaching a record closing high of approximately $1.63 trillion in market capitalization [4]