In the article “Why Chinese EVs are displcing Teslas,” The Washington Post reported that in 2024 Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, BYD, surpassed Tesla in number of EVs built. The author interviewed Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering John Helveston for his expertise on the Chinese EV industry.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “If the U.S. doesn’t course-correct soon and start prioritizing the design and manufacturing of affordable battery electric vehicles, we’re very quickly going to become an automotive backwater, relegated to large gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups only made for the North American market with no global presence,” Helveston said.
Read the full article on The Washington Post.