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In a recent interview with Jim Farley that was referenced in this thread:
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...g-on-chinese-car-companies.21993/#post-430512

He stated he had been driving a Chinese car he had flown over to Michigan for 6 months and didn't want to give it back. Business Insider states this car was:

https://www.mi.com/global/discover/article?id=3263&ref=renatomitra.com

List price in China for $30,600 US. Has charge time of 15 minutes for 350-510 km depending on model, adjustable air suspension, emphasis on safety with steel & aluminum body, made by a phone company so software is great.

Apparently this is the Apple Car that was never built. Xiaomi is a leading phone provider in China; and Farley called this car the "industry juggernaut".
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In a recent interview with Jim Farley that was referenced in this thread:
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...g-on-chinese-car-companies.21993/#post-430512

He stated he had been driving a Chinese car he had flown over to Michigan for 6 months and didn't want to give it back. Business Insider states this car was:

https://www.mi.com/global/discover/article?id=3263&ref=renatomitra.com

List price in China for $30,600 US. Has charge time of 15 minutes for 350-510 km depending on model, adjustable air suspension, emphasis on safety with steel & aluminum body, made by a phone company so software is great.

Apparently this is the Apple Car that was never built. Xiaomi is a leading phone provider in China; and Farley called this car the "industry juggernaut".

Man, I'm old enough to remember when "Made in Japan" or "Made in Taiwan" meant crappy quality.

I think we are seeing the same progression with the Chinese... unfortunately, they are geopolitical competitors as well.
 

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Farley just need to hire/recruit some better software developers. It's the only solution!
I didn't even get an interview when they had a position open. :cry: maybe next time they have an opening.
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