> Don't you think there's a net benefit to Elon with Tesla getting literally all vehicle manufacturers to now seriously be on the path to mass producing EVs?
I don’t think he’s the reason. I think the reason is the regulatory pressure on reducing carbon emissions and subventions for anything electric.
The more the traditional manufacturers invest in EV’s, the worse for Tesla and Musk. Look at all the models from Mercedes, they’re all better than Tesla. The new Audi GT? Taycan? Any time over Tesla. Not just the car but the service network, spares, supply chain, build quality. I think Musk is going to play himself with Tesla but time will tell.
And let’s see in 10 years if EV’s are a net benefit to anything. Generally all this electro-crap. Let’s see how the green leaning part of the society reacts to fibreglass windmills landing in the landfill on the 20 year cycle.
