More signs that interest in BEVs is declining. Pretty soon people will start saying things about the whole idea of mandating them.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-is-stalling-ev-production-because-demand-is-falling-off
@Hypx Did someplace pass a #BEV mandate and not merely a requirement for Zero-Emmisions Vehicles?
California's ban on ICE cars allows those hydrogen powered #FCEV s that you think are the real future, and it is the only state I know that as passed such a mandate. The EU's 2035 ban in ICE vehicles seems to also allow them.
@Hypx @antares The refueling infrastructure is in progress and should be ready in time https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/policy/eu-nations-agree-to-install-hydrogen-fuelling-stations-in-all-major-cities-and-every-200km-along-core-routes/2-1-1426859
The 2035 date is meaningless really as many manufacturers have already committed to selling only EVs before that date.
We're well on the way to a BEV only future for everything except heavy transport. Can't happen fast enough for me 👍🏻
That's no comparison.
HS2 is a government funded project that's years late and projected to be £50 Billion over budget.
Private car manufacturers plan and develop their designs, tooling and supply chains up to 10 years in advance and their transition to EVs is already well under way.
I know you don't like it, but the move to BEVs is happening. It's unstoppable now.
@mackaj @hansbot @antares Private companies don't have to tell the truth either. Just now, Stellantis "changed their minds" on ICE powered muscle cars:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/confirmed-next-gen-dodge-charger-will-keep-gas-engine
VW are struggling because they're getting soundly thrashed in the Chinese car market. They were once the largest and dominant supplier and rely on that market, but they've been eclipsed by local EV brands. Their EVs are so poor compared to domestic EV models that they've been roasted by the local press and car pundits alike. Their sales have tanked. They've had to discount the ID 4 by 50% just to be able to sell any.
That's the real reason
@antares It was written as a BEV mandate, with only token allowance for alternatives. If hydrogen cars were seriously a part of it, there would be big subsidies for refueling stations.
In truth, those 2035 bans are nearly dead because they are so poorly thought out. They either get moved back, cancelled, or gain giant exceptions. The only chance it could happen is if governments get very serious about hydrogen cars right away.