Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread EV List Lackey via EV
On 25 May 2023 at 13:29, Lee Hart via EV wrote: > [The affordable EV] part of the market is being ignored; and is > precisely the one that I suspect the Chinese will come to dominate. Thanks to Lawrence for reminding me to look at the NCAP safety rankings. I noticed that of the top 20 cars, si

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Danny Ames via EV
Things are changing fast in this area.On 5/25/2023 the Ford Motor Company tweeted "Coming soon: More locations to charge your Ford® electric vehicle. Thousands of them." They show a picture of a Tesla Supercharger with a Ford Lightning behind it in the background. On Thursday, May 25, 2023

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread John Lussmyer via EV
Their new factory being build in Mexico will be using a new manufacturing technique that looks like it will significantly reduce the cost to build the car.  This is planned to be a lower-cost Tesla, and will be produced in very large quantities. On 5/25/2023 12:29 PM, Peri Hartman via EV wrote

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread paul dove via EV
ably better quality). Peri << Annoyed by leaf blowers ? https://quietcleanseattle.org/ >> -- Original Message -- From: "Lee Hart via EV" To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Cc: "Lee Hart" Sent: 25-May-23 10:07:25 Subject: Re: [EVDL] EV

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
ussion List" Cc: "Lee Hart" Sent: 25-May-23 10:07:25 Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US EV List Lackey via EV wrote: Say goodbye to the US car market as we know it: Cheap Chinese EVs are coming. Danny Ames via EV wrote: I disagree that Tesla is about

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Willie via EV wrote: Tesla seems right on the verge of offering a ~$25k car. Experience has taught me to *never* believe anything that the automakers *say* they are going to do. Only believe what they have *actually done. In addition, ALL Tesla models are being groomed for lower cost producti

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Willie via EV
Danny Ames via EV wrote: I disagree that Tesla is about to lose its crown... Tesla is not going to lose its lead anytime, soon if ever. I suspect the future lies somewhere between these two extremes. Tesla isn't going to go away any time soon; but they are likely to remain in the performanc

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Lee Hart via EV
EV List Lackey via EV wrote: Say goodbye to the US car market as we know it: Cheap Chinese EVs are coming. Danny Ames via EV wrote: I disagree that Tesla is about to lose its crown... Tesla is not going to lose its lead anytime, soon if ever. I suspect the future lies somewhere between thes

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread EV List Lackey via EV
On 25 May 2023 at 7:39, Danny Ames via EV wrote: > Tesla today is the worlds only Exxon Chevron BP Petroleum Mobil oil for > EV car recharging. Except that you can fill up any ICEV at any BP or Chevron or Mobil or Exxon station, if you can stomach trading with those disreputable companies. :-(

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-25 Thread Danny Ames via EV
I disagree that Tesla is about to lose its crown. BYD includes their hybrids as EV cars sold. How soon will BYD open service centers, mobile repair and accessible timely spare parts?. Tesla today is the worlds only Exxon Chevron BP Petroleum Mobil oil for EV car recharging. These so called anal

[EVDL] EVLN: Chinese EVs are headed for the US

2023-05-23 Thread EV List Lackey via EV
Say goodbye to the US car market as we know it: Cheap Chinese EVs are coming Nora Naughton and Tim Levin Industry watchers say it's only a matter of time before Chinese automakers bring their impressive - and importantly, inexpensive - electric cars to the US. China's EV industry has explo