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Tesla Model 3 is the most American-made car, new study says
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UncertainTimes
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yea take that legacy automakers. You need to make cars in tents to top this list.
I believe what is holding back legacy Models S & X is their batteries were not made in the U.S, unlike Models 3 & Y.
Rothgarr
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What do you mean by "Legacy"? Because the S and X were in the top 10 in the previous year's list: https://www.cars.com/articles/the-c...de-index-which-cars-are-most-american-422711/
Gauss Guzzler
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How did they calculate a difference between the 3 and Y? And how was that difference great enough for a Mustang to squeeze in? Curious that even the "full report" makes no mention of how they determine the rankings other than "gut feel".
P.S. Model S or X were excluded from the list since none were produced in 2021.
P.S. Model S or X were excluded from the list since none were produced in 2021.
id436eg9045
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Taken from: https://www.cars.com/articles/2021-...ndex-which-cars-are-the-most-american-437020/
They go into every detail you could want to know about their methodology in that post.
Rothgarr
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I was also surprised that there was enough of a difference for the Mustang to sneak in between the 3 and the Y. I wonder what additional components/parts/etc the Y has that might not be made domestically that set it slightly further back from the 3?
I assume it’s volume. It a measure of economic impact. The S&X probably don’t move enough units.
Gauss Guzzler
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Actually they don't mention any details whatsoever. This is the only useful quote from that page:
In other words, the ranking is based on "gut feel", presumably from the rearmost portions of their guts. I'm not arguing that the Mexican-made Tesla isn't likely the most American-ish car in the world, but it's worth pointing out that the article/survey/analysis/whatever is just clickbait garbage with little supporting substance.
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No other countries are patriotic and favor products made in their own country? LOL
Don't manufacturers have to list foreign made percentage. I mean, BMW has it on stickers if like 80% is made in Germany, or US or whatever?!?!
There should be no mystery...but here in the US...cars, food makers etc..are allowed to obfuscate the origin of nearly everything, part of the Apple syndrome I call it. Everybody wants/loves and iPhone and their products, they sell billions of dollars worth of products...yet the dirty secret of terrible working conditions at Chinese plants etc...nobody ever wants to talk about...but I want a new iPhone..who cares about these people!
Not saying this with cars or Tesla per se...but a manufacturer knows exactly where everything is made, the breakdown of percentages etc...so who really knows unless they disclose it all.
There should be no mystery...but here in the US...cars, food makers etc..are allowed to obfuscate the origin of nearly everything, part of the Apple syndrome I call it. Everybody wants/loves and iPhone and their products, they sell billions of dollars worth of products...yet the dirty secret of terrible working conditions at Chinese plants etc...nobody ever wants to talk about...but I want a new iPhone..who cares about these people!
Not saying this with cars or Tesla per se...but a manufacturer knows exactly where everything is made, the breakdown of percentages etc...so who really knows unless they disclose it all.
Shelburne
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This is nice to know, but are they just considering the location where the car is assembled or are they also considering the locations where all parts are sourced? Years ago (2011), Volvo used to document not only the country where their cars are assembled but also what percent of parts came from various countries. That info was posted on the paperwork attached to the rear window.
Because you want your own country to succeed. Ask how Germany got screwed when they were the major inventor and manufacturer of solar panels then ALL their companies died because they sold the advance panel making machines to China.
id436eg9045
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You cherry picked the quote and left off relevant portions. What it actually says is…
The only thing they don’t detail are the specific weights in their formula, but they do cover every factor and in some detail.
I’ve always wanted a bumper sticker that says “Made by a USA company from USA parts by USA workers in the USA.”
Super awesome that the 1st new car I buy (this weekend!) will be American. And the MOST American at that. I also like what Ford is doing and am hopeful for GM (FCA will always make Jeeps, I guess?). An exciting time to see EVs not only revolutionizing the driving experience, but also shaking up the automotive industry in such a promising way for US companies.
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