On 12/2/2017 at 13:15, AwaoffSki said:

Where ever they are manufactured they will be 'British', like many other 'British' products even Iconic British Products.

 

I expect Dyson is the dilemma that many company owners whose nationality is British is what the UK trade deal is going to be with various countries and the markets for these cars.  Some Southeastern Asian countries have deals with the EU and other countries and some do not and may never get deals and may even be subject to Anti-Dumping duties.   EU's external tariff duty rate is 10% for countries without a preference agreement, the UK may mirror the EU external tariff or do its own thing, within WTO rules.  

 

We have our electric cars built in Italy and they have access to the who EU without any duties.   Import duties on a Tesla are quite a tidy sum of money, adding to the UK retail cost, which is a shame when the UK has the objective to clean up the air quality.

 

I did 450 miles yesterday and the only EV a Tesla could have done that journey even though I had a 3 hour stop over at Guildford University (not that well off for charging in the area sadly), a quick charge 41 kW-hr Zoe would have been touch and go doing the journey.    Spread of the EU charging network.  I seem to be finding more and more petrol pumps out of action for some reason

 

    

The UK will be in a position to make what ever Trade Tariff deals they want for Electric Vehicle Imports and the components for them.

There will no doubt be Countries and their EV Manufacturers and Component makers that will be pleased to negotiate that.

Time will tell how much the EU club will stick together and 'Deal or no deal' with the UK if they can get away with deals.

Hungary a member of the EU but not in the Euro Zone have the gear and an idea and the labour force and facilities in place for manufacturing the Motors and other components. After all VW Group and others intend having manufacturing done there and already do.

Japanese and South Korean Manufacturers as well.

Edited 3 December, 20178 yr by AwaoffSki

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dyson-electric-car-2020

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-creates-new-e-mobility-division-oversee-electric-future

 

VW's approach, wonder how that compares with Dyson &others?

Worked for VW since 1990, plant manager in Slovakia and other good jobs.

So another Management Board member & engineer that will have known nothing about Defeat Devices.

Just now, AwaoffSki said:

Worked for VW since 1990, plant manager in Slovakia and other good jobs.

So another Management Board member & engineer that will have known nothing about Defeat Devices.

Always on your mind George - perhaps one day they will live up to your expectations

 

Don't tell um your name Pike.lol

Waiting for some meaningful arrests.

I wonder how many never venture out of the EU these days.

Dyson recruiting more engineers,for this venture.

 

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/tech/dyson-plots-electric-car-with-breakthrough-battery-car-june-2016/

Edited 1 March, 20188 yr by vrskeith

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45345778

'Dyson to build electric car in Singapore'. 

http://bbc.co.uk/news/business-45950377

 

So much then for the UK leading the World in Electric Vehicles and Green Technology.

Edited 23 October, 20187 yr by Offski

Probably makes economic sense - develop here but build where the labour rate is low.

 

Also the article notes "The company currently has 1,100 employees in Singapore, 1,300 in Malaysia, 1,000 in China and 800 in the Philippines. " - so it has a large contingent of staff in that part of the world already

 

and, "Dyson insisted the decision to locate production in Asia, rather than the UK, had nothing to do with Brexit."

& the BBC news report says it could be cheaper to Import them to the EU than to the UK,

but we will see when the UK knows what tariffs will apply.  

Dyson probably subcontacts production as do most major tech companies. They wont own or run the Asian factories. Often referred to as "joint ventures", they have no responsibility for employees.

Edited 23 October, 20187 yr by xman

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dyson-electric-car-2020

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dyson-electric-car-2020

 

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/95371/dyson-electric-car-former-bmw-and-infiniti-boss-roland-krueger-to-lead-project

 

Edited 22 January, 20197 yr by vrskeith

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/dyson-electric-car-new-patents-show-mould-breaking-design

 

I am at a loss to why there are not already EV's estate being offered.

Then Estate Car based Vans / commercials. Fast response Police Dog Handler Transport..Paramedics etc. Hearses even.

The shape of a Honda Civic Tourer seemed just right to me for being a EV.

 

 

Edited 9 May, 20197 yr by Skoffski

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/james-dyson-why-we’re-building-electric-car

 

Dyson,vote Brexit. I'm out of here. Good friend of Boris & ERG?

 

SIR James Dyson, leaving the Sinking UK Ship. That is until it suits him to do otherwise.

 

James Dyson hoovers up his SECOND luxury Singapore home by buying a sprawling £26m mansion boasting a waterfall and infinity pool after relocating despite his backing for Brexit

 

 

Jack Elsom For Mailonline

10 hrs ago

 

 

 

 

 

How many billions did the billionaires add this year?

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British billionaire James Dyson is reportedly buying a luxury Singapore mansion - marketed for an eye-watering £26million - just weeks after the inventor snapped up the city-state's most expensive penthouse.

The freehold property, which sprawls over 15,000 square feet of tropical land, boasts a waterfall, an infinity pool and a landscaped garden.

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Located in an exclusive area of the city, the modern build backs on to Singapore's Botanic Gardens - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited British billionaire James Dyson is buying this luxury Singapore modern mansion which was marketed for an eye-watering £26million © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The freehold property, which sprawls over 15,000 square feet of tropical land, boasts a waterfall, an infinity pool and a landscaped garden Dyson was one of the most prominent backers of Brexit at the 2016 ballot, but cause outrage in January when he announced he was moving the company to Singapore, with plans to build its first electric car in the city-state. 

In order for a foreigner to win government approval to purchase the home, they must have made 'exceptional economic contributions in Singapore,' according to the Straits Times.  

Earlier this month, Dyson, 74, grabbed headlines when he bought a 21,000-square-foot 'super penthouse' for a reported £43million.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The magnificent build is located in an exclusive area of the city which backs on to the Botanic Gardens - a UNESCO World Heritage Site © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited In order to buy the tropical-themed property, one must gain approval from the Singapore government by making 'exceptional economic contributions' to the country. Dyson, a vocal Brexiteer, moved his household appliance company's headquarters from Malmesbury, Wiltshire, to Singapore earlier this year The biggest and most expensive penthouse in Singapore, it sits on the top three floors of a tower in the business district, and has a private garden, storage for 600 bottles of wine, and a round-the-clock dedicated butler service. 

Dyson, a vocal Brexiteer, moved his household appliance company's headquarters from Malmesbury, Wiltshire, to Singapore earlier this year.

Dyson Ltd, famous for its flagship vacuum products, plans to manufacture electric cars in the city-state as part of its eastward expansion to tap into Asian markets. 

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The property is fitted with an infinity pool which snakes through the house and out into the landscaped garden. Big glass windows and walls fill the mansion with natural light and allow views over Singapore's Botanic Gardens © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The spacious interior is flooded with natural light and is fitted with wood-clad walls which provides a modern vibe to the plush property

But the vehement Leaver sparked fury and was branded a hypocrite after relocating his company in a move perceived as deliberately insulating the business from post-Brexit uncertainty. 

Dyson insisted that the decision was not taking in light of the 2016 Leave vote and such suggestions were 'missing the point'.

He said: 'Singapore has a comparatively high cost base, it also has great technology expertise meaning it is the right place to make a high quality, technology loaded, electric vehicle.' 

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The enormous property boasts a landscaped garden bursting with wildlife. Affluent and developed, the city-state has long attracted wealthy residents from around the world - a trend that has helped fuel a rise in property prices over the years © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited It is unclear whether the business tycoon will live in this newly acquired tropical home or in the Wallich Residence super penthouse which he snapped up after relocating his company to Singapore Affluent and developed, the city-state has long attracted wealthy residents from around the world - a trend that has helped fuel a rise in property prices over the years. 

It is unclear whether the business tycoon will live in this newly acquired tropical home or in the Wallich Residence super penthouse. 

The Wallich Residence, located at the top of the Guoco Tower, covers three floors, contains five bedrooms, and features a rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi room.

© Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Singapore's most expensive penthouse - the Wallich Residence super penthouse - which sits atop the city's tallest skyscraper, the Guoco Tower. It features an outdoor swimming pool and cabana (pictured) While photos show an interior decked out with marble floors, a walk-in wardrobe big enough to hang a chandelier in, and a grand piano - the listing says a team of specialist designers and architects stand ready to customise it however the buyer wishes.

The apartment will also grant Mr Dyson access to the facilities and services at the five-star Sofitel Singapore City Centre, which is located in the same building. 

A Dyson spokesperson said: 'We do not comment on the private affairs of the Dyson family.' 

In pictures: The inventors who got rich from just one clever product (lovemoney)

 

 

 

 

Edited 10 October, 20196 yr by Chris
cleared the rubbish off

I hope the Dyson EV is better than the Dyson air blade tap.

 

Had my first experience of these today at a garden centre and was not remotely impressed.

DYSON can not be accused of using the media to keep hyping the new EV constantly while there is nothing new to say on the matter.

Dyson have now canned the project. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50004184

 

Mustbe down to his beloved Brexit.

 

Sorry for the employees, After the over ambitious owner.

 

Stick to vacuum cleaners and know your design limits.

Edited 10 October, 20196 yr by vrskeith

I doubt its to do with brexit. Its probably more to do with the fact that they have no knowledge of the car market and with everyone now jumping on the EV bandwagon the chance of them making a mainstream product is slim to none. Why carry on throwing loads of money at a project that is unlikely to sell in large enough volumes to justify the money spent. Look at Airbus with the A380!

3 hours ago, Chris said:

I doubt its to do with brexit. Its probably more to do with the fact that they have no knowledge of the car market and with everyone now jumping on the EV bandwagon the chance of them making a mainstream product is slim to none. 

If the Dyson EV would have had the same price premium as Dyson cleaners do then nobody with any sense would have bought one instead of a Tesla - so they priced themselves out of the market IMHO.