Chinese E.V. Makers Rush In and Upend a Country’s Entire Auto Market
www.nytimes.com
China’s electric vehicle companies are making inroads in Thailand, a key industry hub, as Europe and the United States wield tariffs to keep them out.
  • hark@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Provides affordable and practical electric vehicles UPENDS ENTIRE AUTO MARKET!!

    I suppose that’s one way of putting it, but why is this a bad thing? Is it better for the vehicle market in Thailand to stay dominated by Japan? Japan have been dragging their heels on developing EVs and it seems silly to protect such an arrangement, especially when Thailand is aiming for 30% EV production.