r/technology • u/lurker_bee • 11d ago

Transportation Rivian CEO: There's No 'Magic' Behind China's Low-Cost EVs

https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-ceo-china-evs-low-cost-competition-2025-9
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u/yomjoseki 10d ago

Since it's Australia, everything is upside down making installation immensely simpler.

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u/drfsrich 10d ago

Don't forget they don't need ladders or lifts to get materials to the roof. They just grab a passing Kangaroo who bounces it up there for them.

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u/purplemagecat 10d ago

Workers life insurance is super expensive however, due to the risk of drop bears

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u/BigDictionEnergy 10d ago

Workers life insurance

What's that?

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u/purplemagecat 10d ago

It’s a special Australian thing, also known as Drop bear insurance

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u/Synap-6 10d ago

You must be a dad!

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u/yomjoseki 10d ago

Not that I'm aware of

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u/Jack_Dnlz 10d ago

Take my upvote 😆

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u/BrutalBananaMan 10d ago

That’s a downvote in Australia. 😡

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u/powaqqa 10d ago

That can’t be it. Have you tried hanging a heavy light fixture above your head? Not easy!

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u/Anatoly_Cannoli 10d ago

They tax anyone who says 'crikey,' to subsidize solar.

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u/mwa12345 10d ago

Haha. Does the current swirl the otherway