Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said people who do not want electric cars were like those who wanted 'landline phones forever.' He emphasized that consumers have been increasingly purchasing EVs, and the automotive sector is moving towards EVs. He also highlighted the competition faced by Tesla from other players like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Buttigieg emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in EV production to avoid falling behind China.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said people who do not want electric cars were like those who wanted ' landline phones forever.' He emphasized that consumers have been increasingly purchasing EVs, and the automotive sector is moving towards EVs.
He also highlighted the competition faced by Tesla from other players like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Buttigieg emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in EV production to avoid falling behind China.
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