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Street Pharmacist · 10-31-2023, 08:59 PM

I think these fairly simplistic ways of looking at it. There are a good number of inputs into the cost of an EV beyond environmental laws and labor standards (though I agree China has a ways to go). A good chunk of the cost is beyond that with material contracts, land development, R&D, manufacturing, workforce ability, etc.

I'm sure because I harp on it so much some think I'm cheering for the Chinese. I'm not, for reasons you've all mentioned above. However, the reality is that the head start they've got is really showing now and I fear that the time to combat the growing lead is shrinking

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10-31-2023, 08:59 PM	#1697
Street Pharmacist Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salmon with Arms Exp:	I think these fairly simplistic ways of looking at it. There are a good number of inputs into the cost of an EV beyond environmental laws and labor standards (though I agree China has a ways to go). A good chunk of the cost is beyond that with material contracts, land development, R&D, manufacturing, workforce ability, etc. I'm sure because I harp on it so much some think I'm cheering for the Chinese. I'm not, for reasons you've all mentioned above. However, the reality is that the head start they've got is really showing now and I fear that the time to combat the growing lead is shrinking Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk