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automakers with an existing presence in those countries will have to compete. Unless “traditional” automakers want these Chinese upstarts to eat their lunch, they will have to become more creative and dynamic. Think better range, improved interiors – all the things.

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[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 13 points 5 days ago

I got my BYD Dolphin Essential brand new, because there simply weren't any available second-hand

Not a single one

It was cheaper than buying almost any other vehicle, including second hand hybrids with significant mileage on them

The world is changing, and I find it hilarious how the US is going to be left behind

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

There is some danger of being stuck with a car without support, though, because there will be a wave of consolidation in the Chinese EV space soon. There are far too many players and a lot of them will fail. But anything from BYD, SAIC or Geely should be reasonably safe.

[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It's good news for everyone outside the US but small consolation for those stuck in its borders. Protectionism of the automotive industry here's too strong and domestic manufacturers are taking advantage of the lack of competition by making bigger high margin gas guzzlers.

[–] dxgsthrr@feddit.uk 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Unfortunately we all suffer in the long run by the lethargic pace of the US transition to EVs, because the climate is global.

Not that it's a surprise. Remember that the US pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Twice.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

The only kind of pulling out that Donald Trump is keen on