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This is Mazda. They have yet to get serious about electrification. Worse than Toyota in that regard. I am beyond giving them the benefit of the doubt that this
by ianai 4y ago
This is Mazda. They have yet to get serious about electrification. Worse than Toyota in that regard. I am beyond giving them the benefit of the doubt that this was anything but “hey we don’t have to make BeVs!!”
- dragonmost 4y agoThey've already announced 3 BEVs and 5 hybrids by 2025 so wouldn't say they aren't investing in EVs. Considering how bad the current batteries are for the environment and the limited supply of lithium I don't see why alternative fuels that leverage existing infrastructure is a bad thing. It remains to be seen but BEVs might not be the be-all end-all especially if you include vehicles where range and weight is important like semi and planes.
- theshrike79 4y agoAnnouncing isn't releasing. Even Toyota's first attempt (bz4x) is laughable for a company with their engineering pedigree. First the wheels fell off so often they had to do a recall. Now they're saying that you can fast charge the car a maximum of two times per day, software limited. If I was a tinfoil hat wearer, I'd say they're sabotaging themselves on purpose.
- ianai 4y agoAFAIK they have a 100 mile compliance car that, true to the definition, can’t be purchased in the USA unless you’re one of the few. That should count as a negative.
- linksnapzz 4y agoGood for them. An electric Miata would require a battery with an unheard-of energy density.
- ianai 4y agoExplain Aptera.
- linksnapzz 4y ago“Someone has more venture funding than taste”