Originally Posted by Cynthetiq

but those cars still use gas. and if the quality is anything like the quality of chinese manufactured goods that i've been receiving and using already, it's low quality.

the safety requirements are also an issue, standards of other measures as well such as distribution channels for parts, repairs. the infrastructure for selling vehicles in the US isn't as simple as putting out a shingle for a car brand. there's lots of regulation and logistics to figure out.

It is why many cars are not sold here from Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, and Skoda.

I still don't understand how or what you mean that the oil companies will drive their customers away... drive them away to what?