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Originally Posted by dtennent
To those who think the technology can't be developed quickly - Having spent my career at a company which heavily invested in Research, Development and Manufacturing in the development of new technology, I was always impressed by how fast a new plant could come on line once the decision was made to move forward. (3-4 years from planning to finish) While you are correct in saying that cars are more complex than phones, most of the car does not need a lot of new technology. That leaves a few components of which batteries would appear to be the biggest issue. Would you please give a reference which addresses why building new battery factories would be such a long lead time?
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Ford announced they are building 3 new battery plants $5.8 to $7 BILLION.
Who will be Arthur Dent and lie to stop progress.
Currently a EV is not in my future I’m sticking with my hybrid at 49mpg highway could be more if I slowed down. Driving in TV my best has been 56mpg with A/C on or fill up tank about 8 weeks.
Recently at 24hrs of LeMans Toyota HyperCard Hybrid w/V6 won race 4 laps ahead of nearest competitors a lap is approximately 8.47 miles