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Biden really, really doesn’t want China to flood the US with cheap EVs
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When I think of how often Chinese-made electronics fail under normal use, I don't want them sold here either. We would have cars catching fire left and right.
Incredibly uncommonly?
Are you forgetting that a LOT of our devices have been "Made in China" for a LOOONG time now?
Im no tankie but c'mon, I get "chinesium" comes from a grain of truth but you also have to factor in the sheer volume of cheap electronics sold that's made there vs how little really fails in a dangerous or spectacular fashion. In no small part to local regulations not letting unsafe shit that catches fire be sold, usually.
It's one of those things where yea cheap Chinese products probably fail often but the more expensive Chinese products are quality stuff. I bought some camping lamps from a Chinese company, just a couple bucks more expensive than the chela stuff and they feel and are quality. Been using them for a couple years now and they're still as good as when I got them.
That's exactly it though. These cars would be made as cheaply as possible. That's exactly the type of Chinese stuff that fails.
Oh for sure, I don't doubt it if they're cheap but presumably there would also be more expensive higher tier Chinese cars. I just want more competition to hopefully drive down prices.
When I was looking for a cheap used car a few years ago, I just wanted something simple. I was only concerned with its gas mileage and that I could repair it if it broke down. Reliability is important but often is influenced by anecdote.
Anyways, luckily I wanted a manual, which are often the most basic version of a car, and I found a barebones Mitsubishi mirage that was years newer than the comparable american car for the same price, with less miles, and gets 40+ mpg.
Why? In my opinion, its cause the interior looks identical to any cheap american car from the 90s, old style radio and all, and a 3! Cylinder engine. Everything my wife hates about this car is a positive to me: simple, efficient, cheap. She things its ugly of course.
I think what the complaint here is, is that no American car company makes a simple, efficient, cheap car. They aren't even trying to, and its extremely obvious.
My point here is, I hope they make them as cheap as they can, thats what I want.