▲ 312 ▼ The CEO of Ford admits to purchasing and daily driving the Chinese EV Xiaomi Speed Ultra 7. He imported for his personal use; and he doesn't want to give up it. Must be nice. (finance.yahoo.com) submitted 1 year ago by TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world 43 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] TragicNotCute@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 child) The F150 is America’s best selling vehicle and has been for the last 40+ years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 child) Yes, but the dynamics of demand is rapidly changing. Look at the micromobility sector - there was nothing 5ish years ago, and now scooter and ebikes are everywhere. the only thing keeping Chinese vehicles out are trade restrictions. Look at Europe: VW is in dire straights because they can't compete with Chinese EVs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TheMetaleek@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago To be fair, VW is in it mainly because of Diesel gate and the several billions they owe because of it, but yeah as a consequence they also severely lack innovation especially in EVs permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 child) Yes, but the dynamics of demand is rapidly changing. Look at the micromobility sector - there was nothing 5ish years ago, and now scooter and ebikes are everywhere. the only thing keeping Chinese vehicles out are trade restrictions. Look at Europe: VW is in dire straights because they can't compete with Chinese EVs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TheMetaleek@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago To be fair, VW is in it mainly because of Diesel gate and the several billions they owe because of it, but yeah as a consequence they also severely lack innovation especially in EVs permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TheMetaleek@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago To be fair, VW is in it mainly because of Diesel gate and the several billions they owe because of it, but yeah as a consequence they also severely lack innovation especially in EVs permalink fedilink source parent