"Returning To Petrol": Volkswagen EV Sales Plunge 25% In Europe | ZeroHedge
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EV sales dropping in Europe
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I think a specialized vehicle with an EV power source and add to it-built in USA with a heritage story and keep it reasonable and I think people will buy it. I agree a tax credit is essential to help offset the higher cost but everything new takes time to establish.
Only time will really tell
Only time will really tell
China holds the key in EVs. Most new technologies will be implemented in their vehicles and others will follow (if successful. )
This is referring to standard features with a spin by each individual OEM related to the vehicle itself.
Also, Europe is falling behind, but having daughter companies like Scout will ease the fluctuations.
Also, SA. They don't have many alternative to FFs. Argentina or Brazil will be the next market to target. Since Argentina has other matters to deal with now, Brazil is the front runner.
Legislation has passed lifting tariffs on a lot of imported EV components. They outlawed Diesel in the 70s. Gasoline, is expensive and alternatives like Ethanol and natural gas are used.
So, yes, SA needs to be targeted before China comes in to play.
Stellantisiop released the Jeep Renegade and Compass recently, which are ICE.
In all practical purposes, the Scout isn't a vehicle that is common or affordable. However, like any OEM, the key is to diversity your product portfolio.
The jeeps are small and compact. Strategically, a smaller version of the original would sell.
Their main target areas are small cars and large transport/logistics vehicles.
Rivian had a plan for a smaller vehicle planned even before the r1t/s was even finished.
I have little doubt Scout will have success here, but this is a solid model. Volkswagen already has a strong and there, so that can be leveraged also.
This is referring to standard features with a spin by each individual OEM related to the vehicle itself.
Also, Europe is falling behind, but having daughter companies like Scout will ease the fluctuations.
Also, SA. They don't have many alternative to FFs. Argentina or Brazil will be the next market to target. Since Argentina has other matters to deal with now, Brazil is the front runner.
Legislation has passed lifting tariffs on a lot of imported EV components. They outlawed Diesel in the 70s. Gasoline, is expensive and alternatives like Ethanol and natural gas are used.
So, yes, SA needs to be targeted before China comes in to play.
Stellantisiop released the Jeep Renegade and Compass recently, which are ICE.
In all practical purposes, the Scout isn't a vehicle that is common or affordable. However, like any OEM, the key is to diversity your product portfolio.
The jeeps are small and compact. Strategically, a smaller version of the original would sell.
Their main target areas are small cars and large transport/logistics vehicles.
Rivian had a plan for a smaller vehicle planned even before the r1t/s was even finished.
I have little doubt Scout will have success here, but this is a solid model. Volkswagen already has a strong and there, so that can be leveraged also.
