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I see it completely differently. The Germans in particular seem likely to get big into EVs. They have a traditionally strong auto industry that's having the mes

I see it completely differently. The Germans in particular seem likely to get big into EVs. They have a traditionally strong auto industry that's having the message that fossil fuels are a thing of the past hammered into them on multiple fronts. Diesel has become a pariah, and VW in particular has paid dearly for making diesel cars. The EU regulatory environment is signalling quite strongly that they want to take petrol cars off the streets as well. What conclusion does that leave auto makers in Germany other than that they need to switch to EVs ASAP?

elisharobinson 8y ago
2 things here i just wanted to touch on. 1) no matter how big the existential threat policy makers will fold as quickly as a wet napkin if it means the direct loss of jobs. which i believe will happen if we move away from ice engines. 2) we have been here before its easier for companies to use cheat devices and pay a fine, than invest in new tooling or R&D for a new ICE technology or invest in a top down redesign for thier cars.