Electric car anyone?
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Apr 2024
3:58pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyG(rrr)
This is the article shared by Nico Rosberg (yes, the ex F1 driver) about German car manufacturers being behind on EVs linkedin.com I'm not saying it's right just because he said it, but apart from the waste in shipping from China to UK, I have no problem with getting goods from China. Most of the components of your phone, computer, white goods, home furnishings etc. come from China, Korea etc. In the 80s it was Japanese stereos and TVs. I don't have a problem with that. |
Apr 2024
4:03pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyTimes
So Chinas climate approach or humanitarian questionable records are to be actively encouraged now as they allow potential EV owners to say how green they are!? Interesting. Tesla also reported a fall according to the article in Telegraph. Yes China huge growth. |
Apr 2024
4:17pm, 12 Apr 2024
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larkim
Honestly, no I don't take that stand. The Chinese govt is separate from many of the companies that are manufacturing in China for starters. Now, if I was to learn that, say, MG was manufacturing their vehicles by using forced labour, then I might make a different decision. If you want to make a principled decision about not buying goods sourced from China then that is your choice. Green and humanitarian factors about China's economy are fair criticisms to be made, but there are plenty of industries above car manufacture that earn British £££ and have roots in China (aren't iPhones assembled there?). |
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Apr 2024
4:25pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyTimes
The EU has launched an investigation into the subsidies being offered to Chinese carmakers by Beijing. Experts at Germany's Kiel Institute estimate that BYD alone has received more than €3.4bn (£2.9bn) in Chinese subsidies in recent years, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
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Apr 2024
4:30pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyG(rrr)
"The UK government injects £4.5bn into strategic sectors, with £2bn for the automotive industry, signaling a green revolution." automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com Think most countries do that? |
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Apr 2024
4:43pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyTimes
HG, Seriously!? So are EU just a bunch of racists with that investigation? Or are the carrying out similar investigations to UK and others Anyway I shall head off back into my box. Happy motoring, preferably with far fewer miles all 
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Apr 2024
4:51pm, 12 Apr 2024
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ThorntonRunner
Is HT just a troll? I only come across him on this thread where he seems to be trying to provoke us rather than engage in meaningful discussion. Maybe there are other threads I'm not on that he does engage with and he's just likes to play here.
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Apr 2024
4:58pm, 12 Apr 2024
49,802 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
I can tell you HT isn't a troll! He's a lovely chap, he's my Fetch "cousin" (same family, Happy, see!). He has a strong environmental sensibility and is quite rightly challenging us on size of EVs, impact of them, manufacture, sourcing, delivery miles etc. I don't always agree, but I think he has very valid points and I welcome his input. G
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Apr 2024
4:59pm, 12 Apr 2024
49,803 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
He posts really nice pictures on Route Picture of The Day thread. And he runs a mean marathon time and supports on sub 3:15 thread for instance. G
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Apr 2024
4:59pm, 12 Apr 2024
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HappyTimes
(((hugs)))
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