A video for someone interested in these companies different approaches to Batteries, Electric Motors, and power control in their electric vehicles. Must have some patience to get through the first couple of minutes until the experts give their analysis on the components
Tesla's traditional competitors have a two-front problem: (1) good EVs need $mart engineers, and (2) good ICEs need $mart engineers. Bob Lutz once claimed Tesla was doomed because EVs lose money and Tesla can't absorb the cost from a price increase of ICE vehicles. The two-front problem of traditional manufactures is bleeding their profits. Tesla has captured the high-end, performance market, a previous 'cash cow' for traditional manufactures. So profit revenue is down while R&D costs have either doubled or they make unsellable, compliance EVs. Bob Wilson
