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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1 ⎊  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: I must need to drink more Kool-aid
Date: 05/05/25 5:24 PM
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And as predicted, here comes the flood of cheap stuff:
msn.com - China is flooding the world with cheap EVS and the u s may be powerless to stop it

China’s EV tsunami
China isn’t just making more EVs—it’s dominating the game. With companies like BYD, Nio, and Xpeng, China has leapfrogged the legacy auto giants, cranking out sleek, affordable, tech-savvy EVs at scale. In 2024, China became the world’s top car exporter, surpassing Japan. A big reason? EVs.

And here’s the kicker: while Western automakers fight over 5% price margins, Chinese EVs roll off the line at 20–25% lower costs, backed by aggressive government subsidies, streamlined supply chains, and—yes—control over the rare earth minerals that power modern batteries.

Tariffs might slow imports, sure—but they could also stifle competition, keep prices high, and isolate U.S. consumers from some of the most advanced and affordable EVs on the planet.

...assuming the tech inside these cars was original. In many cases, it's not.
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