Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸
@mark I think all products sold in Canada, particularly vehicles, would have to meet the same standards even if they are not built in Canada. But ya for sure, I'd be very open to buying a Canada-assembled BYD or other Chinese automaker product.
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Show threadAmgineJan 13

@chris @mark

There are sound, logical reasons for avoiding purchasing #EVs from mainland China.

It just happens they are (currently) not as risky/self-harming as working with the USA.

I would far, far rather buy a locally designed-and-built EV. I am considering options for a conversion.

But this is a relatively low priority for me - I have an #eBike and an analogue #bike. I have a 10 yo ff car; I would need to drive a replacement EV at least 16 years to pay the #CarbonDebt.

Show threadChris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸Jan 13
@Amgine @mark totally agree. I do hope and wish that this moment of transition away from the USA will spark some more homegrown knowledge. But it seems our very own politicians don't really believe in the ability of Canadians and Canadian businesses to do much other than be vassals of some larger economy.
Show threadDoug 🌈🇨🇦 Jan 14
@Amgine @chris @mark I have a 2002 Ranger that's just used for yard waste. I had to give up my GEO Golf enclosed mobility scooter because my knees bent caused immense pain. So I bought a Fiat 500e when the sale/government grant was on for $30k. I liked it so much I went back a week later and bought my partner one. I have solar panels on the house roof so it charges up for free. I have a heat pump instead of furnace. I may put one on the pool too.
Show threadAmgineJan 14

@Oldfartrant @chris @mark

Exactly this.

Where we can, we transition to renewables. And whether we can or not, we aim to reduce our energy use. And a big part is repairing what we have before replacing.

We try to buy Canadian, and even there it is better to select repairable, long-lasting, and closer. I can walk to the farm market to buy from producers nearby, and get foods which have never been refrigerated before - less energy in my diet.