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> Carmakers build what sells. Eh, they build what makes them the most profit. That's a much more complicated can of worms than what sells. It includes tax pol
by ethbr1 3y ago
> Carmakers build what sells.
Eh, they build what makes them the most profit.
That's a much more complicated can of worms than what sells. It includes tax policy, rebates, financing rates, mileage standards, engine technology costs, etc.
- mbostleman 3y agoIf enough people wanted the same cars as the Vox author wants, they’d be made.
- Sabinus 3y agoNot if you set up the market such that other cars are significantly cheaper. The market is only free to respond to demand when an intersection of demand and regulation makes it economical.