Morning Brew Daily Ford Overhauls Assembly Line for EVs & UFC is Ditching Pay-Per-View
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Aug 12, 2025 Ford is revolutionizing its assembly line for electric vehicles, moving away from traditional methods. Nvidia gets approval to sell chips to China but must share revenue with the U.S. Meanwhile, Paramount’s deal with the UFC might change the future of sports streaming, stepping away from pay-per-view. Golf carts are becoming a suburban staple, sparking mixed reactions from drivers. The discussion also touches on significant economic trends, including rises in the cannabis industry and a surge in horror movie box office returns.
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MBD Trivia Night Returns
- MBD Trivia Night returns in Manhattan next Tuesday, August 19th.
- Sign-up is free and teams can bring a plus one.
Chip Deal Forces Revenue Sharing
- Nvidia and AMD agreed to send 15% of China AI chip revenues to the U.S. to get export licenses.
- The unprecedented deal raises legal and national-security concerns and could set a risky precedent.
Ford Replaces Single Assembly Line
- Ford plans a $5B push to build cheaper EVs with a three-branch assembly tree.
- It reduces parts 20% and aims for 15% faster production but remains risky.