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0 pointsdeadmutex3y ago0 comments

I think the point is that electric cars the digital cameras of today.

Consumers are shifting to EVs faster than expected, and it is catching some car makers (e.g. Toyota) flat footed.

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Doctor_Fegg3y ago· 3 in thread

> I think the point is that electric cars the digital cameras of today.

Enjoyed a brief heyday but rapidly faded as people moved on to a more convenient device?

fragmede3y ago

Everyone carries one with them all the time now because the technology became miniaturized while quality shot way up? Man, I'd love for George Jetson's briefcase car to be a reality!

hnav3y ago

precisely, with waymo partnering with uber you know that personal car ownership with all the headaches that entails is drawing to a close

ericjmorey3y ago

If everyone wants to rent the vehicle at the same time? How is renting more convenient than ownership of an autonomous vehicle?

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