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> "But the automakers’ existing expertise — building internal combustion engines — will no longer give them a competitive edge." Interesting- this would mean t
by fergie 9y ago
> "But the automakers’ existing expertise — building internal combustion engines — will no longer give them a competitive edge."
Interesting- this would mean that the real innovation in cars comes _after_ electric drivetrains have become the standard, when any moderately capitalised company without substantial experience of internal-combustion motors can create their own take on a car with any kind of new features they see fit.
- unwind 9y agoCall me naive, but I'd hope that at least some of the competitive edge with existing auto manufacturers comes from experience in designing workable cars, that also are successful at the various collision tests that are required. Safety is not easy.
- greedo 9y agoThinking that the ICE is a competitive advantage/disadvantage is what has led to Tesla struggling with building the Model 3. The competitive advantage held by the existing automakers is based around building cars cheaply; in quantity; and in quality. They also have established brands that inspire tremendous loyalty, and they have dealerships that offload a lot of the support issues. When electric drivetrains become the standard, nothing will be different. These automakers will still have these advantages over upstarts.
- ecpottinger 9y agoRight, by that logic Tesla should not have any sales.
- greedo 9y agoCompared to the incumbents, Tesla doesn't.