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BSdetect

(9,048 posts)
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 08:00 AM Sep 2021

Really bad EV legislation needs to be changed. Watch the video for details



If this goes ahead as proposed it will be a horrible mistake.

Basically it props up failing car companies once again and ignores Tesla.

Incredible.



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DBoon

(24,822 posts)
8. It is a very bad idea to get political advice from Elon Musk
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 10:36 AM
Sep 2021

He cares only about his own power and wealth

Whether it is Covid pandemic restrictions or a unionized workforce, his only concern is ME

harumph

(3,125 posts)
10. I've had good luck with my Ford products.
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 10:50 AM
Sep 2021

They're not perfect, but generally the vehicles have been inexpensive and easy to repair when something does go wrong.
At least that's my experience. YMMV.

tinrobot

(11,986 posts)
6. It "ignores Tesla" because Tesla isn't a union shop
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 08:49 AM
Sep 2021

You're going to hear this same logic from every car company that isn't union.

Here's a solution for these companies -- unionize.

karynnj

(60,831 posts)
9. Exactly -- and if Tesla wanted that extra subsidy, they could allow unionization
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 10:40 AM
Sep 2021

To some extend, that they are not considering this means they do not want their workers to have any unified power or that the increase in labor costs would be more than the "subsidies".

David__77

(24,509 posts)
7. I agree with offering higher incentive for union made models.
Tue Sep 14, 2021, 08:51 AM
Sep 2021

Tesla can unionize too- management could support doing so.

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