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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US (www.bbc.co.uk)
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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 0 points 6 months ago

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

[-] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

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

[-] Tja@programming.dev 1 points 6 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.

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