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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 89 points 11 months ago (9 children)

“The automakers, however, say they’re facing unprecedented demands on capital as they develop and build new electric vehicles while at the same time making gas-powered cars, SUVs and trucks to pay the bills.“

GM's full-year 2022 revenue was $156.7 billion.

Keep clutching your pearls, automakers. You disingenuous fucks.

[–] muertinez@lemm.ee 42 points 11 months ago (1 children)

and the government keeps giving them plenty of handouts to make the transition “easier”. fucking insane.

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Oligarchies are expected to lie, cheat, and steal. That's what makes them an oligarchy.

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