Jul 12, 2017 3:30:22 PM
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Re: Tesla Model X
rhino:EV's are coming faster than anticipated and battery shortages will be greater than expected. Tesla has a yuuge jump on the competition, even-though they need to improve their interiors and driving dynamics.
Major reason why EVs are coming faster than "anticipated" is the myriad of global regulations to restrict carbon dioxide emissions from automobiles. These regulations can't be met without a transition to electric prime movers; Volkswagen Group, and others, are painfully aware with what happens to a company that cheats with compliance.
Tesla is the first mover, however, this will cause the company to have taken the wrong technology pathway regarding battery pack technology. The low power density and the large component sets required to form a Tesla battery pack is what makes it unprofitable too. The more established automakers are aware of this issue and are waiting until the switch will be regulated upon them. Volkswagen, for example, had the largest R&D budget of any company for many years. One can be sure that Volkswagen has exhaustively researched EV technologies and has vast knowledge on the topic exceeding that of Tesla. I'm also sure that, short of an utilitarian design, the Chevrolet Bolt is a superiorly executed vehicle when compared with the Tesla Model 3.