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> The problem carmakers face is that hybrids involve all the complexities of internal combustion and battery power put together. Building them “takes a lot of t
by practicemaths 3y ago
> The problem carmakers face is that hybrids involve all the complexities of internal combustion and battery power put together. Building them “takes a lot of time and a lot of money,” Sam Fiorani, the vice president of the industry research firm AutoForecast Solutions
There's no dilemma, the issue is obvious right there. It makes more sense to invest in 100% EV now for decades of return vs Hybrid research that has about 20 years left of potential return.
- tuatoru 3y agoIt makes more dollars to build cars with smaller batteries. Sticker shock is a real phenomenon. You can't get to the long term unless you survive the short term.