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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US (www.bbc.co.uk)
submitted 3 months ago by Deep@mander.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity.

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[–] Tja@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I never said my opinion about that, just said what tariffs are for.

Obviously protecting an industry makes prices go up, that's exactly the intended effect.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world -2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The intended effect was to protect a nazi's business interests at the expense of Americans. Mission accomplished.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Among others. Ford, GM, Rivian, Lucid, etc.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The important thing is that electric vehicles remain a luxury commodity.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 1 points 3 months ago

False. You can get a Nissan Leaf, a Chevy Bolt or an eGolf for under 5k.

Luxury electric vehicles remain a luxury commodity, sure.