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> and they have MASSIVELY superior pre-existing production capacity and expertise. They need batteries for those cars. Are they also investing in battery produ
by teruakohatu 6y ago
> and they have MASSIVELY superior pre-existing production capacity and expertise.
They need batteries for those cars. Are they also investing in battery production?
- vesinisa 6y agoYes, they are. Volkswagen for example is ramping up its own battery production capacity and opening factories: https://electrek.co/2019/09/23/volkswagen-battery-cell-production-electric-cars-pilot-line/ https://electrek.co/2019/09/23/volkswagen-battery-cell-produ...
- ekianjo 6y agoBatteries are commodities these days. Not competitive advantages.
- ozborn 6y agoAgree for 12V car batteries, AA batteries, etc... but not for EV batteries. The form has not standardized, they evolve quickly, they can not be purchased in the volume required by all producers, and a better battery and matching charging infrastructure is a major competitive differentiating factor among EV manufacturers.