> If you consider the US a hostile regulatory environment for cars, then don't innovate there.
Most other western countries are alike (or worse). Except, US is where the energy, best capitalism and talent is so despite the above, probably still the best choice.
> I'm glad the FCC, EPA, NHTSA exist, for all their flaws.
Of course you do, as a consumer. It's only until you want to make something that isn't already made for the past few decades that you start disliking, hating and outright wanting them to just get the heck out of your way. Regulation in itself isn't a problem, its ever increasing and rarely ever decreasing amount that is the issue. There are many rules and regulation that haven't been updated for decades.
Most other western countries are alike (or worse). Except, US is where the energy, best capitalism and talent is so despite the above, probably still the best choice.
> I'm glad the FCC, EPA, NHTSA exist, for all their flaws.
Of course you do, as a consumer. It's only until you want to make something that isn't already made for the past few decades that you start disliking, hating and outright wanting them to just get the heck out of your way. Regulation in itself isn't a problem, its ever increasing and rarely ever decreasing amount that is the issue. There are many rules and regulation that haven't been updated for decades.