Zamafir
@zamafir.bsky.social
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I've spent 4 decades on 🌏, and the better part of 3 driving 🚗🔋⚡️. Lets help folks upgrade
I've spent 4 decades on 🌏, and the better part of 3 driving 🚗🔋⚡️. Lets help folks upgrade
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@zamafir.bsky.social
· Jul 4
At this point I'm just assuming these accounts with like 8 followers are bots or a part of the 7 figure fossil fuel industry Ad buy.
EVs exist in their current iteration because of California Air Quality legislation and also a huge tool to fight GHG Emissions, and are immediately effective at both.
EVs exist in their current iteration because of California Air Quality legislation and also a huge tool to fight GHG Emissions, and are immediately effective at both.
Have you read the agreement? You may want to check it out before commenting on it.
The $35k CAD cap is going to reach 50% of Chinese EV imports in 2030. It will start much lower, presumably in the 10-20% of the 49k unit cap range.
“import price of $35,000 CAD or less will reach 50% by 2030”
The $35k CAD cap is going to reach 50% of Chinese EV imports in 2030. It will start much lower, presumably in the 10-20% of the 49k unit cap range.
“import price of $35,000 CAD or less will reach 50% by 2030”
Backgrounder - Preliminary Agreement-In-Principle to Address Economic and Trade Issues between Canada and the People's Republic of China
Preliminary Agreement-In-Principle to Address Economic and Trade Issues between Canada and the People's Republic of China
www.international.gc.ca
January 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Have you read the agreement? You may want to check it out before commenting on it.
The $35k CAD cap is going to reach 50% of Chinese EV imports in 2030. It will start much lower, presumably in the 10-20% of the 49k unit cap range.
“import price of $35,000 CAD or less will reach 50% by 2030”
The $35k CAD cap is going to reach 50% of Chinese EV imports in 2030. It will start much lower, presumably in the 10-20% of the 49k unit cap range.
“import price of $35,000 CAD or less will reach 50% by 2030”
That’s great! The sooner Tesla dies the better. I’m just addressing the facts on Chinese exports of EVs to Canada, who’s exported the most, who asked Canada to remove the tariffs, and whose exports Carney used to curb Chinese EV adoption.
Being on BYD, Geely, NIO, and remove the affordable caps!
Being on BYD, Geely, NIO, and remove the affordable caps!
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM
That’s great! The sooner Tesla dies the better. I’m just addressing the facts on Chinese exports of EVs to Canada, who’s exported the most, who asked Canada to remove the tariffs, and whose exports Carney used to curb Chinese EV adoption.
Being on BYD, Geely, NIO, and remove the affordable caps!
Being on BYD, Geely, NIO, and remove the affordable caps!
I’m addressing the agreement. I don’t like Tesla. I’ve been driving EVs for a quarter century and have owned them for a decade, never Tesla.
Why is it so difficult for you to understand Tesla is the biggest importer of EVs to Canada from China and they asked for this tariff reduction?
Why is it so difficult for you to understand Tesla is the biggest importer of EVs to Canada from China and they asked for this tariff reduction?
January 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I’m addressing the agreement. I don’t like Tesla. I’ve been driving EVs for a quarter century and have owned them for a decade, never Tesla.
Why is it so difficult for you to understand Tesla is the biggest importer of EVs to Canada from China and they asked for this tariff reduction?
Why is it so difficult for you to understand Tesla is the biggest importer of EVs to Canada from China and they asked for this tariff reduction?
Anything U.S. branded? Sure. U.S. made? Nah, Korea's the only ones really competing with China.
January 18, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Anything U.S. branded? Sure. U.S. made? Nah, Korea's the only ones really competing with China.
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
Carney deliberately capped units as to not disrupt the Canadian or U.S. market. It's a least viable option to get Canola imports reduced, that was the focus. As highlighted by this extreme and expensive case.
January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Carney deliberately capped units as to not disrupt the Canadian or U.S. market. It's a least viable option to get Canola imports reduced, that was the focus. As highlighted by this extreme and expensive case.
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
January 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
Carney's 49k starting point was based off Tesla's >40k imports of Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce the tariffs.
Tesla sales will increase in Canada.
It was intentional 🤙🏽
January 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
It was intentional 🤙🏽
This is why Carney is only permitting a few thousand affordable EVs in from China. This is the thrust of the Canola deal. The focus is on existing importers of Chinese EVs, Volvo, Lotus, Tesla. It's a real bummer, it's going to take half a decade for Canada to recover from his killing Incentives.
A high-end electric performance SUV that's made in China is about to get dramatically cheaper for Canadians.
insideevs.com/news/784754/...
insideevs.com/news/784754/...
Canada’s Tariff Cut Just Made This High-Tech Chinese EV 50% Cheaper
A high-end electric performance SUV that's made in China is about to get dramatically cheaper for Canadians.
insideevs.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This is why Carney is only permitting a few thousand affordable EVs in from China. This is the thrust of the Canola deal. The focus is on existing importers of Chinese EVs, Volvo, Lotus, Tesla. It's a real bummer, it's going to take half a decade for Canada to recover from his killing Incentives.
Is there an outlet for a block heater? Great, you’re charging an EV :)
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Is there an outlet for a block heater? Great, you’re charging an EV :)
You left out the rest of the sentence. 50% less than $35K CAD *in 2030*.
Carney artificially constraining units based off *Teslas* exports from China, and castrating affordable vehicles to far less than 50% until 2030 is a big win for Tesla.
Familiar with musk factor, hate him, talking data.
Carney artificially constraining units based off *Teslas* exports from China, and castrating affordable vehicles to far less than 50% until 2030 is a big win for Tesla.
Familiar with musk factor, hate him, talking data.
January 18, 2026 at 9:39 PM
You left out the rest of the sentence. 50% less than $35K CAD *in 2030*.
Carney artificially constraining units based off *Teslas* exports from China, and castrating affordable vehicles to far less than 50% until 2030 is a big win for Tesla.
Familiar with musk factor, hate him, talking data.
Carney artificially constraining units based off *Teslas* exports from China, and castrating affordable vehicles to far less than 50% until 2030 is a big win for Tesla.
Familiar with musk factor, hate him, talking data.
I haven’t seen confirmation the deal is done in the press yet, so disclaimer there, just under consideration. If it is, this is a way bigger deal in terms of Canada giving the U.S. the bird, then lowering Chinese EV tariffs as Musk requested. Bravo!
YES!
Good news.
I commend Carney for this.
Good news.
I commend Carney for this.
USA F-35 REJECTED - CANADA CHOOSING SWEDISH GRIPEN FIGHTER JET INSTEAD
YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I haven’t seen confirmation the deal is done in the press yet, so disclaimer there, just under consideration. If it is, this is a way bigger deal in terms of Canada giving the U.S. the bird, then lowering Chinese EV tariffs as Musk requested. Bravo!
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada, asked Canada to reduce the tariff and Carneys 49k cap is based off of Teslas imports (over 40k Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023).
The agreement just gives China favored trading.
Expect them to flood the market from China, Tesla asked for this.
The agreement just gives China favored trading.
Expect them to flood the market from China, Tesla asked for this.
January 18, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada, asked Canada to reduce the tariff and Carneys 49k cap is based off of Teslas imports (over 40k Chinese EVs to Canada in 2023).
The agreement just gives China favored trading.
Expect them to flood the market from China, Tesla asked for this.
The agreement just gives China favored trading.
Expect them to flood the market from China, Tesla asked for this.
Hopefully he rapidly clarifies a plan to bring vehicle production, and not just supply chain support, to Canada! 💪🏼
January 18, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Hopefully he rapidly clarifies a plan to bring vehicle production, and not just supply chain support, to Canada! 💪🏼
Holy F*ck, ABOUT F*cking TIME! LET'S GOOOoooo!
California introduces bill to legalize plug-in balcony solar www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/09/c... - great news! In Germany about 1 GW of balcony PV has been installed in the meantime.
California introduces bill to legalize plug-in balcony solar
A new bill in California is designed to allow small plug-in solar systems to connect directly to household outlets by reclassifying them as appliances, removing utility interconnection and permitting ...
www.pv-magazine.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Holy F*ck, ABOUT F*cking TIME! LET'S GOOOoooo!
Tesla is the largest exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada. Tesla requested the drop in tariffs. The drop in tariffs will benefit Tesla the most. 🤙🏽
January 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Tesla is the largest exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada. Tesla requested the drop in tariffs. The drop in tariffs will benefit Tesla the most. 🤙🏽
Totally, I agree.
Which is why I replied to the next post about replacing Teslas with Chinese EVs. Seemed odd as Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada and Canada lowered the tariff after Tesla requested it. The reduced tariffs will result in large Tesla exports from China to Canada
Which is why I replied to the next post about replacing Teslas with Chinese EVs. Seemed odd as Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada and Canada lowered the tariff after Tesla requested it. The reduced tariffs will result in large Tesla exports from China to Canada
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Totally, I agree.
Which is why I replied to the next post about replacing Teslas with Chinese EVs. Seemed odd as Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada and Canada lowered the tariff after Tesla requested it. The reduced tariffs will result in large Tesla exports from China to Canada
Which is why I replied to the next post about replacing Teslas with Chinese EVs. Seemed odd as Tesla is the leading exporter of Chinese EVs to Canada and Canada lowered the tariff after Tesla requested it. The reduced tariffs will result in large Tesla exports from China to Canada
It’s just hilarious how bad the U.S. press is. A brand new Tesla takes 50% longer than my *four year old* EV to charge. BYD passed Tesla years ago, almost a half decade. And Hyundai. And Geely. And.. 🤣
Gotta Stan Tesla as the make believe
leader when they’re half a decade behind.
Gotta Stan Tesla as the make believe
leader when they’re half a decade behind.
BYD surpasses Tesla with 5-minute EV charging breakthrough — USA TODAY
BYD's ultra-high-voltage charging is a milestone for the electric vehicle space. But will America ever achieve five-minute EV charging?
apple.news
January 18, 2026 at 8:47 PM
It’s just hilarious how bad the U.S. press is. A brand new Tesla takes 50% longer than my *four year old* EV to charge. BYD passed Tesla years ago, almost a half decade. And Hyundai. And Geely. And.. 🤣
Gotta Stan Tesla as the make believe
leader when they’re half a decade behind.
Gotta Stan Tesla as the make believe
leader when they’re half a decade behind.
My first car with start/stop at a light was German made, 100%. Germany and California really lead the west on clean air stuff, it’s why they’re the 3rd and 4th biggest EV markets on earth.
January 18, 2026 at 8:41 PM
My first car with start/stop at a light was German made, 100%. Germany and California really lead the west on clean air stuff, it’s why they’re the 3rd and 4th biggest EV markets on earth.
It’s not really up to Canadian businesses. Tesla lobbied for the tariff reduction and got them. Expect boat loads of Teslas to start shipping from China for Canada shortly.
January 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
It’s not really up to Canadian businesses. Tesla lobbied for the tariff reduction and got them. Expect boat loads of Teslas to start shipping from China for Canada shortly.
Reducing tariffs will not replace Tesla with Chines EVs, Tesla literally lobbied for the reduction and the 49k cap is calculated of Teslas exports from China to Canada.
January 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Reducing tariffs will not replace Tesla with Chines EVs, Tesla literally lobbied for the reduction and the 49k cap is calculated of Teslas exports from China to Canada.
Right? After purchasing my IONIQ 5 I should my roaster and 4x4 because EVs are just better. My IONIQ 5 is faster than my sport car was, great in snow like the 4x4, and massively more comfortable and really helps improve the planet and health of kiddos around
me! Plus much cheaper TCO!
me! Plus much cheaper TCO!
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Right? After purchasing my IONIQ 5 I should my roaster and 4x4 because EVs are just better. My IONIQ 5 is faster than my sport car was, great in snow like the 4x4, and massively more comfortable and really helps improve the planet and health of kiddos around
me! Plus much cheaper TCO!
me! Plus much cheaper TCO!
Huh? Tesla lobbied for the tariff reduction, expect them to make up a significant portion of that 49k cap which… was calculated off the >40k EVs Tesla exported from China to Canada in 2023. This is a huge boon to Tesla.
January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Huh? Tesla lobbied for the tariff reduction, expect them to make up a significant portion of that 49k cap which… was calculated off the >40k EVs Tesla exported from China to Canada in 2023. This is a huge boon to Tesla.