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The surprising leader in EVs
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Date：2025-04-10 02:29:20
The number 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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How electric vehicles got their juice (Apple / Spotify)
How the South is trying to win the EV race (Apple / Spotify)
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