This week’s podcast explores the reasons behind BYD’s continued success. Additionally, we delve into Slate’s ambitious project of developing an electric pickup truck valued at $25,000.
America’s
renewed love of tariffs
It appears based on the assumption that the remainder of the globe desires—or perhaps requires—the type of products we manufacture. Automobiles undoubtedly play a significant role in this strategy. However, what happens if the rest of the world seeks these needs from another source instead? Perhaps from a particular Chinese car manufacturer that has been consistently excelling recently?
This week’s installment of the show
Plugged-In Podcast
, we find ourselves discussing tariffs once more, despite our desire not to delve into this topic. However, we’re particularly examining who might benefit and who could suffer as a result of these trade disputes. My hypothesis is that
BYD
, which has already achieved significant progress in
Europe
,
Latin America and Africa
might exploit the disorder and expand at an accelerated pace.
Additionally, on today’s show, Tim Levin and I discuss our current knowledge on the topic.
EV newcomer Slate
And they report it as a $25,000 pickup truck. Here’s our explanation of why.
buying a used EV
It might be the wise choice at present since tariffs could lead to an increase in car prices virtually everywhere.
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