Recently I watched a documentary on YouTube where they questioned the future of the German auto industry.
They mentioned that Asian countries like China are leading the way. Now China has Germany producing it's projects.
Usually I'd ignore videos like this, but considering the increasing number of European cities (and countries- Norway in particular who plans to phase out ICE engines in 6 years time) taxing and phasing out ICE vehicles, I'm interested to see how things develop.
Germany made it's name with the ICE over 100 years ago, now it seems like the Germans are being left behind.
Despite my initial reluctance to them, the electric setup is far simpler and reliable than the current offerings for ICE engines (diesel and gas). Fewer moving parts, less items to maintain etc.
When you take a look at the offerings from MB, BMW, Volvo etc, you'll see that they simply cannot compare to companies like Toyota, Hyundai, Honda etc.
What are your thoughts?
Youtube Video
They mentioned that Asian countries like China are leading the way. Now China has Germany producing it's projects.
Usually I'd ignore videos like this, but considering the increasing number of European cities (and countries- Norway in particular who plans to phase out ICE engines in 6 years time) taxing and phasing out ICE vehicles, I'm interested to see how things develop.
Germany made it's name with the ICE over 100 years ago, now it seems like the Germans are being left behind.
Despite my initial reluctance to them, the electric setup is far simpler and reliable than the current offerings for ICE engines (diesel and gas). Fewer moving parts, less items to maintain etc.
When you take a look at the offerings from MB, BMW, Volvo etc, you'll see that they simply cannot compare to companies like Toyota, Hyundai, Honda etc.
What are your thoughts?
Youtube Video