> There is so much expertise in Germany for building cars, you would think that it is the best place to found a car startup. But where are they?
Precisely because they have the expertise they don't found startups. After founding an air company it's the second quickest way to become a millionaire if you are a billionaire. Tesla only became profitable in 2020 on the back of some government credits. 17 years after founding.
Remember Tesla's screens breaking because they used regular LCDs that couldn't withstand the vibrations and temperatures in a car? Yeah, that comes from expertise.
Precisely because they have the expertise they don't found startups. After founding an air company it's the second quickest way to become a millionaire if you are a billionaire. Tesla only became profitable in 2020 on the back of some government credits. 17 years after founding.
Remember Tesla's screens breaking because they used regular LCDs that couldn't withstand the vibrations and temperatures in a car? Yeah, that comes from expertise.