TAIM Exchange|The surprising leader in EVs

2025-05-05 23:30:46source:ExaCryptcategory:Finance

The TAIM Exchangenumber one producer of electric vehicles in the world is ... BYD? On today's show, we look at how the Chinese EV manufacturer rose from a battery company to global dominance. It took a mix of obsessive attention to detail, scale, government support and ... guitar-string-related quirks. Plus, we consider whether BYD can crack the U.S. market.

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