Interestingly if we were going to do this, EV's would make a lot more sense because of their fewer parts and complexity. Our advantage of cheap aluminum and other inputs would help. And we don't need to create a car company. I'm not sure if the Big 3 would work given US ties, but Asian or European manufacturers could bring a few here. A smart design built on a universal EV platform could have several models from the same factory.
We've tossed over $750 million in EV subsidies to buyers(but it's also a subsidy to the seller) for foreign vehicles. Re-work our programs to move money in this direction instead. Must be built in Canada to qualify for them, and they could be increased in amount.
I don't see this as an impossible thing with the right people in charge.
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