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Except China already has them.
by aussiegreenie 3y ago
Except China already has them.
- melling 3y agoUnfortunately, Americans drive bigger cars, which need bigger batteries.
- PraetorianGourd 3y agoMy understanding was that Chinese consumers (generally) prefer cars with much longer wheel-bases than American consumers. While it is true that SUVs popular in the US may be taller than a long-wheel-base sedan, I am not sure the GVWR is that different between the two. Besides, the batteries are the biggest source of weight in an electric car by a lot, What I can see as being a difference maker is the need (real or imagined) of a lot of American consumers to tow something. Towing _does_ require a lot more energy and thus batteries.
- throwaway5959 3y agoThey only buy them because they’re conditioned to buy them with cheap gas prices and advertising.
- dessimus 3y agoYugos existed as affordable vehicles, too. Doesn't mean they are built to the safety standards required by US Law or any more reliable than your average power tool found at Harbor Freight.