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Originally Posted by Alfisti
The tech isn't ready and in the hunt to be first they are going to kill themselves in the process.
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I agree with the first part of your sentence, but not the second. The problem that isn't being discussed has to do with legislation. The way emissions regulations are working across the fleet of vehicles a manfacturer offers definitely makes it worthwhile to offer pretty much any EV. Also, IIRC, California requires all companies to sell vehicles in the state that are not gas/diesel powered. Then there's the increasing pressure of cities across the world to start banning ICEs in 10-15 yrs.
The reality of the situation is that the pressures on auto manufacturers to offer alternatives to gas/diesel power is MUCH stronger than it is to offer vehicles that are all that compelling. Basically, it would seem that to manufacturers, doing something is vastly better than doing nothing.
So in addition to cost and technology, the other factors is legislation. Politics are a dirty word on forums, and for good reason, but you can't have a conversation about the decisions companies are making to offer EVs without acknowledging the role of politics.