• FireTower@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Yes but the alternative is not having to spend tons of money to subsidize private industry and not letting China profit off of American auto sales.

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      2 months ago

      Its a worse alternative for the environment, we should both be investing in electric vehicles. Bullshit mindset when we could be having more affordable green technology and all people are thinking of is the economy. Fuck American auto sales, we dont need more gas guzzling SUVs in the world.

      • wellheh@lemmy.sdf.org
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        2 months ago

        Honestly I’d that the lives saved from transitioning to EVs quicker is worth the trade. Eventually the car manufacturers will have to compete even if it means they stop making huge cars no one needs and start making smaller ones that travel further. I’m not going to pretend us manufacturers don’t abuse the fuck out of Mexico, India, and China when it comes to sourcing parts and labor, but the environment is a global win we desperately need.