Do you mean 50% of all vehicles on the road or 50% of new car sales in 2029. The former not a chance that will take way longer to get the middle of the county to transition. 50% of new car sales I still doubt it in 5 years. First quarter 2024 sales were 7.3% of the market. There are only 40 EV models for sale this year compared to how many ICE models? It will of course grow each year in models available and sales. I see more like 2040 to get to 50% new EV sales and longer to get to 90%. I doubt it will ever be 100% and lets not forget any competing non-ICE vehicles that may pop up in the next 20 years that could compete with EV.
.....why is there never a breakdown of exactly WHERE BYDs are sold... because it sure as hell isnt here , its predominantly in their native land where they dont have to abide by all the safety, all the testing and environmental mandates companies have to here, and thus cut corners/ costs...those items alone are HUGE when taken into cost, and thus what a vehicle can be sold for here and be profitable...theres a reason a multitude of manufacturers blew their own horns announcing their arrival to the USA at budget pricing and then never did, heck, OUR dealership wasgoing to be a Mahindra frachaise...remember their incredibly cheap diesel pickup?....
Yeah, they're good trucks. A bit of a swing and a miss in the reliability/quality department, mine's been basically flawless, but we've seen horror stories on forums. But it's definitely been one of better affordable vehicle options out there besides all the recalls.
It's nice to see Maverick production really improving. People need affordable vehicles in the market. I'd like to see more offered because $60k+ full sized trucks are getting hard for most people to afford.