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Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’ (www.yahoo.com)
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Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’::"I don't think I would have believed it."

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[–] 22 points 3 years ago (3 children)

I buy what my meager wage allows me to afford...

Make an EV that competes on price with a Corolla and I'll be there.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Even then. My Corolla cost under $15k brand new off the lot. It’s not the base model either. The base model for the 23 Corolla is almost $22k. Car prices are insane.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    The only new car still sold in the US for under $20k is the Mitsubishi Mirage, and even that model will likely be phased out in the next few years. I also wouldn't recommend buying one, as, speaking from experience, it tends to roll over in a slight breeze.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Weird, I've had one for years and it hasn't flipped over once.

    20k is way too much for one, but I bought mine new for 14k. It's an economy car, not a Mercedes, not a sports car. And they're 100% better if you get one with a manual transmission.

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