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EVs are the product of big auto manufacturers as well.

• toomuchtodo 2y ago
  Yes, but they had to be dragged there by Tesla and BYD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Innovator%27s_Dilemma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Innovator%27s_Dilemma
  • relaxing 2y ago
    My recollection is the Leaf and Volt were selling in numbers while the Tesla Roadster was a less practical, low volume novelty.
    • toomuchtodo 2y ago
      The Leaf and Volt were compliance cars. The Tesla Roadster was “make it work” in “make it work, make it right, make it fast.” Note Nissan and GM’s EV offerings today, considering how long they had since then. (early TSLA investor after a ride in the Roadster)
      • relaxing 2y ago
        Nonsense. “Compliance car” is used for vehicles produced in low numbers for one regulatory market (CA). That does not describe either. Compliance car also implies it was the government, not Tesla, dragging them along. No idea what you’re referring to. Nissan and GM still sell EV’s. Tesla for all its contributions did not force other automakers into the market.
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