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Let's say you're half right. Or even 75% right. Or even 90%. That's still a lot of EV companies.

OP didn't mention development

And I think it's just as naive to think there's any merit to criticize where tech comes from

America would not have gotten its start if Samuel Slater hadn't stolen textile production from the old country

If you don't want China to copy your tech, don't hire China to copy your tech.

I think OC is talking about operational costs, not research.