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On one hand allowing obviously superior and cheaper Chinese EVs into the states at MSRP would obliterate the automakers which are one of the last bastions of organized labor. On the other hand getting cheap EVs into people's hands is the outer limit of viable climate change action in this treat demon settler country.

EVs aren't a viable way to address climate change; overall primary energy use needs to decrease and EVs are still a very, very energy-intensive form of transportation. Organized labor will be a necessary component of any attempt to address climate change beyond offering people better treats.

It is however ridiculous because the dems have created a system where only affluent people can afford EVs; they'll pat them on the back and assure them they did their part to save the planet. Now if only the poors trundling along in their aged gasmobiles could get their shit together.

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[-] NewLeaf@hexbear.net 8 points 1 month ago

Is there any truth to liberal claims that they blow up and are unsafe just like the bazinga mobile?

[-] 2Password2Remember@hexbear.net 11 points 1 month ago

Is there any truth to liberal claims

bruh

Death to America

[-] NewLeaf@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago

It's not something I pay attention to. I'll never be able to afford one of those death traps anyway

[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

badly made lithium batteries or ones exposed to very adverse conditions regardless of quality (eg submersed, very excessive heat) tend to do that. in a similar way gasoline tends to, you know, explode too, under explosive conditions.

ive been seeing many dolphins quietly zipping around town lately and no explosions so far, will keep you posted. dont submerge the dolphins though.

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