| ▲ | jmyeet 7 hours ago | |
> Tesla is not supported by subsidies significantly more than any other car company Tesla was saved by a DOE loan [1]. Tesla was kept afloat with carbon tax credits. Yes, the Big Three got bailouts in 2008. And now, most importantly, import barriers are the only thing keeping Tesla afloat. [1]: https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/573148-dept-o... | ||
| ▲ | modeless 7 hours ago | parent [-] | |
"Tesla got some subsidies" does not refute my argument. All carmakers get subsidies. BYD gets tons! And Tesla is selling plenty of cars in places without import barriers protecting them including China itself. | ||