QOTD: Is It Time for Lefty Countries to Drive on the Right Side of the Road?

[87accordlxi]

After only selling close to250Volts in Australia since its introduction in 2012, the decision was made to not import the second-generation extended range electric vehicle, even though it features less-quirky styling and an improved electric drivetrain. But, if Australia was a left-hand drive country, would this be an issue? Thanks to laws in Australia prohibiting […]
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[Hauntd ca3]

Honestly , not many people want electric cars , money would be better spent on hybrids , which are far better than those shit box prius things , or alternative fuels , such as hydrogen or if the oil companies can pull finger a synthetic petrol replacement.
Not that oil will run out for a few hundred years anyway

[87accordlxi]

It's just as ridiculous that the U.S. and Europe and Japan have differing regulations for lights, signals, bumpers, emissions, etc. Changing a country from left to right hand drive would be a huge infrastructure undertaking, but it's pretty infuriating that a European car built to their high standards can't be sold here.

[2ndTimeHondaOwner]

Maybe they could make adjusters, kinda like the tilt steering wheel. All the pedals and wheel would slide side to side, it can be the new Honda (Pick-A-Side) car. That would be sweet and dumb all at the same time