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This is a little reminder that Tesla isn't just about battery tech/ electrification. They have a lot of engineering talent pushing most all aspects of the auto
by ogre_codes 6y ago
This is a little reminder that Tesla isn't just about battery tech/ electrification. They have a lot of engineering talent pushing most all aspects of the auto industry forward. Companies like Lucid and Rivian can nail a lot of the basics, but Tesla is pushing hard on all fronts. Likewise GM, Ford, and Chrysler are going to have trouble attracting engineering and management talent. VW, Honda, and Toyota are Tesla's big competitors. Them and perhaps on the other end of the spectrum, Chinese manufacturers who crank out tiny, super cheap cars more people can afford. Though in the US those don't seem to take hold.
- cptskippy 6y ago> Chinese manufacturers who crank out tiny, super cheap cars more people can afford. Though in the US those don't seem to take hold. Those cars aren't generally sold outside of China due to their failure to meet international safety standards.
- ogre_codes 6y agoMostly true, but then -> https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/03/this-chinese-ev-maker-is-bringing-its-small-affordable-cars-to-truck-loving-texas/ https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/03/this-chinese-ev-make... Also, I'm not convinced the reason smaller cars don't come to the US is due to safety issues since they exist in Europe where there are similar safety standards.
- jeffbee 6y agoThey bought this machine off-the-shelf from an Italian toolmaker. It does not remind us of any of that stuff.