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Coda Automotive (formerly Miles Automotive Group)
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Not to mention that the weak dollar wont be a problem in Europe. Add to that very EV friendly incentives for EV's in most European countries and to my eye launching an EV in Europe seems like a no-brainer. I guess the smaller market that EU is compared to the US is the reason they liek Miles and Tesla etc prioritise USA first ?
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The market seems to be changing:
Car Sales: Europe Ready To Pass U.S. As Number One? - Behind the Wheel - Phil Lebeau - MSNBC.com
I don't think for a startup electric car manufacturer it would make such a difference even if the EU market was smaller. They can't suddenly begin to produce 100 000 cars a year anyway, but it seems to me it would take much less effort in the marketing and general awareness campains to sell electric cars in the EU than in the US. The EV would most likely also have a smaller CO2 footprint in the EU looking at how electricity is produced to a larger extent from nuclear and natural gas instead of coal.
Car Sales: Europe Ready To Pass U.S. As Number One? - Behind the Wheel - Phil Lebeau - MSNBC.com
I don't think for a startup electric car manufacturer it would make such a difference even if the EU market was smaller. They can't suddenly begin to produce 100 000 cars a year anyway, but it seems to me it would take much less effort in the marketing and general awareness campains to sell electric cars in the EU than in the US. The EV would most likely also have a smaller CO2 footprint in the EU looking at how electricity is produced to a larger extent from nuclear and natural gas instead of coal.
I don't see the Javlon as competing directly with Tesla. First of all, although I like the idea of a relatively inexpensive electric car being sold as soon as Javlon claims, I don't think the quality or the look or "feel" will match what Tesla can do. When I look at the Javlon I think "plastic". I don't think the handling or performance will be much to write home about and the range is far inferior to what I expect from Tesla.
The Tesla may cost more but, hopefully, you'll get what you pay for.
The Tesla may cost more but, hopefully, you'll get what you pay for.
Quality may be a huge scare factor. I remember reading that some Li-Ion batteries were ordered from ThunderSky Corp by some guys doing some conversions and I guess ALL of the cells were different...some had rust coming out of the packs, some had different weights, different energy capacities, etc. If that happens, word will get out very quickly and Miles will simply die. But not before some U.S. consumers get burned.
I have to admit I sort of make fun of ZAP's Xebra (or Zebra) whatever it is, but people of websites dedicated to how great they are. The same thing will happen if the Javlon is sold here. We'll know, and I do think Tesla's Bluestar will have serious competition if this occurs. The price is too darn cheap to ignore.
I have to admit I sort of make fun of ZAP's Xebra (or Zebra) whatever it is, but people of websites dedicated to how great they are. The same thing will happen if the Javlon is sold here. We'll know, and I do think Tesla's Bluestar will have serious competition if this occurs. The price is too darn cheap to ignore.
No, to dispel any rumors. I'm not sure what they're using. It was just an example of China's questionable quality in the li-ion arena.
Wow...if this is accurate, Whitestar is looking mighty cheap
New report at ABG that the Javlon is to cost about the same as the Whitestar, which is a HUGE disappointment, if true:
At today's exchange rate that comes to about $58,750. That's not exactly mainstream affordable.
Miles XS500 will be a lot more expensive than planned - AutoblogGreen
New report at ABG that the Javlon is to cost about the same as the Whitestar, which is a HUGE disappointment, if true:
At today's exchange rate that comes to about $58,750. That's not exactly mainstream affordable.
Miles XS500 will be a lot more expensive than planned - AutoblogGreen
Miles just raised $15m in new funding for what I assume is the Javlon. Why haven't we seen any reviews of the prototype yet? Any guesses? These are the guys that went after Tesla for asking for the waiver on the airbaig--so I assume the car is flawless...
EVWORLD NEWSWIRE: Miles Raises $15 Million for High-speed Electric Car
EVWORLD NEWSWIRE: Miles Raises $15 Million for High-speed Electric Car
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I don't think it's that ugly. It is just a drawing after all, and they're just converting body that's designed for a gas car, is that right? Maybe they have some kind of plastic piece that snaps on the front to prevent air from entering the unneeded grill... Ok, that's ugly.
I think people are too picky... We're yet to see a viable EV for the masses...ie one under $40,000, that can seat four, is available in the U.S., goes in excess of 80 mph, and has a range in excess of 100 miles. Until I see more than ONE on the market, beggers can't be choosers.
I agree, it's ugly as hell...but I'm still interested.
I agree, it's ugly as hell...but I'm still interested.
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