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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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[–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

The first response from Google shows me several late model used Nissan Leafs for around $15k. Those didn’t have much range but plenty for most people’s day to day

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

    I believe that from his comment ("what are you going to do with that in 10 years"), he was implying buying new cars. I see nothing odd in buying used ICE cars, but I wouldn't dish out for a new one at this point.

    Now if you buy a used car for 10k now, you'll probably have a harder time getting value out of it in 10 years vs. EV.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Not only the cost, but there's also the issue of infrastructure. I as well as many others in my city don't have a garage and park either on the street or on a parking pad in the alley. I wouldn't imagine a power cord running to a vehicle lasting very long because of the scrap prices of copper. We've got a long ways to go.

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