BMW Says Europe's Gas Engine Ban 'Can Kill an Industry'

Yes, this is the ultimate objective. Thank you BMW for paying attention. Now maybe start the thing that makes capitalism so thriving, you know, innovation and stuff under market pressure (not wage theft, I insist on that point).

Ummm...that's kinda the point, isn't it?

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Buggy whip manufacturer could not be reached for comment.

Don't worry, we've got that horrible excuse of a chancellor personally lobbying for them now, all is well my petrol powered friends

Nah seriously fuck that guy, what a fucking shit show

Let's hope so!

and that would BE SUCH A FUCKING SHAME

Your fucking indrustry is killing the world!

Oh no not the 🐴 industry

They've had decades. The world is on fire. Get with the fucking program holy shit. Fuck you, fuck your profits. If your ship sinks at this point it is your own god damned fault.

I don't really see how it's a problem for BMW. All the manufactures will be in the same boat and the demand for cars will remain. I'd imagine BMW have pretty strong brand loyalty, so even the ardent BMW petrol heads will still end up buying from them anyway. Sure, their ICE division is fucked, but that would have happened anyway, but every other manufacture is also in the same position.

It will certainly kill BMW, which is a blessing for us cyclists and pedestrians

Adapt or die?

The widespread adoption of the CCD killed film cameras. I'm sure there are a small group of film enthusiasts who hate that (in fact I've seen videos of people discussing old film rolls and what still works past it's expiration).

Why should the electric car be any different?

If people want to buy them, someone will make them.

They pollute less (meeting certain mileage requirements over their lifespan), make less noise, require less maintenance (though I recognize replacing a full battery pack is expensive and takes a lot of resources we mine, so more pollution).

There have been many innovations and improvements since they started to become more mainstream. Further innovation will help reduce pollution from mineables, reduce weight, improve efficiency.