It is a Porsche and not a Chevy! But that said, look at the video carefully in terms of what you can learn from it. Note that the assembly facility is incredibly clean. Also note how few line workers are really in place and how their work is minimally physical. The subassemblies are few, and parts are not as nearly numerous as on ICE cars. It may be that Biden’s support of the union autoworkers is well meaning, but whatever happened with the electrification of the automotive industry workers will be fewer. Numbers will be considerably lower, as will workers involved in maintaining these vehicles. Knowledge and technical ability will be at a premium, even on the shop floor.
This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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