Richard Wang
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“What this is really jeopardizing is the ability of U.S. automakers to compete globally, where China is taking the lion's share of all the growth globally.”
Richard Wang · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Wang said U.S. automakers' ability to compete globally is being jeopardized as China captures most growth.
“They have built up an incredible lead in terms of technology and manufacturing capabilities across the world,”
Richard Wang · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Wang pointed to CATL as an example of China's scale advantage in battery manufacturing.
“When you look at China, they are incredibly dominant in EVs at a time when the U.S. is slowing down its EV development,”
Richard Wang · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Wang warned about China's dominance in EVs as the U.S. slows its EV development.
“A lot of those policies have reversed themselves under the Trump administration and/or shifted,”
Richard Wang · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Wang discussed how Biden-era policies supporting battery manufacturing have changed under the Trump administration.
“They are one of the only battery companies in the world that's not only high in revenue, but is significantly profitable because of how strong their manufacturing and supply chain capabilities are.”
Richard Wang · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08
Wang highlighted CATL's profitability and strong manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.