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originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: LogicalGraphitti
Tesla is what history will remember being the company that started the ball rolling.
Really ?
An electric car from 1895 from British Engineer Thomas Parker.
originally posted by: mbkennel
...and where is the strong head to head competitor from Daimler, BMW or Lexus?
The world’s largest automaker by sales said on Monday it would roll out 80 new electric cars across its multi-brand group by 2025, up from a previous goal of 30, and wanted to offer an electric version of each of its 300 group models by 2030.
German automakers Volkswagen Group and Daimler on Monday announced ambitious new plans to make long-range electric vehicles in a rapidly intensifying competition with Tesla, General Motors, Nissan and other global auto companies.
General Motors announced today that it will introduce two new all-electric vehicles within the next 18 months, the first of at least 20 new EVs that the automaker will launch by 2023. GM also renewed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology, a clean fuel concept that still needs major infrastructure upgrades before it can become a viable alternative.
originally posted by: iTruthSeeker
What happens to truck drivers when these go automated?
originally posted by: LogicalGraphitti
originally posted by: mbkennel
...and where is the strong head to head competitor from Daimler, BMW or Lexus?
It's coming and it won't be long.
VW announce $84 billion investment in electric cars
The world’s largest automaker by sales said on Monday it would roll out 80 new electric cars across its multi-brand group by 2025, up from a previous goal of 30, and wanted to offer an electric version of each of its 300 group models by 2030.
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz launch electric cars: 'anything Tesla can do, we can do better'
German automakers Volkswagen Group and Daimler on Monday announced ambitious new plans to make long-range electric vehicles in a rapidly intensifying competition with Tesla, General Motors, Nissan and other global auto companies.
GM will release at least 20 all-electric cars by 2023
General Motors announced today that it will introduce two new all-electric vehicles within the next 18 months, the first of at least 20 new EVs that the automaker will launch by 2023. GM also renewed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology, a clean fuel concept that still needs major infrastructure upgrades before it can become a viable alternative.
My guess is that with GM, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, et al, the electric car will become affordable for the common folk. Tesla will never get there before the money runs out.
originally posted by: iTruthSeeker
What happens to truck drivers when these go automated?
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: Forensick
You mean the reckless driving of the cars that cause over 80% of all accidents involving trucks?