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Without Tesla those government mandates would have led to undesirable “compliance cars.” Tesla made EVs sexy and is why we now have an E-Mustang.

• roca 5y ago
  There is no reason to believe the former. Car companies have to comply while also selling cars.
  • api 5y ago
    They would have dragged their feet as much as possible to keep ICE alive. Too much car culture inertia and sunk cost. Being shown up is more powerful and motivating than regulations.