universeodon.com is part of the decentralized social network powered by Mastodon.
Be one with the #fediverse. Join millions of humans building, creating, and collaborating on Mastodon Social Network. Supports 1000 character posts.

Administered by:

Server stats:

3.5K
active users

Learn more

#evs

49 posts42 participants8 posts today

Sorry, but China EV manufacturer BYD just kicked Tesla’s ass around the block and then some.

They aren’t even in the same game.

Active magnetic suspension, 4-motor drive 1300hp, independent turning on every wheel. It can literally climb stairs, u-turn in place on a narrow road & shift itself sideways to park.

I would totally drive this beast if I could afford it. I don’t give AF that it’s chinese. Amazing tech. 😲

youtube.com/watch?v=n1xvApPCBc
#evs #byd #tech

www.youtube.com - YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

Great line from current read "Inclusive Transportation" by Veronica O. Davis:

"if autonomous and electric vehicles do as they predict, all we will achieve is moving congestion more efficiently, with cleaner air."

Grist: What Tesla’s massive image problem means for the world’s transition to EVs

Tesla has long been a leader in the electric vehicles market. Now it's facing mounting protests and plummeting sales.

"...Tesla’s status as the Kleenex of EVs is now in question. After Musk’s full-throated endorsement of President Donald Trump, his Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration, and his efforts to dismantle the United States government under the auspices of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, Tesla is facing an organized protest movement, fading sales around the world, and a tumbling stock market valuation. ..."

grist.org/transportation/tesla

Grist · What Tesla’s massive image problem means for the world’s transition to EVsBy Paul Krantz