How Tesla Planted the Seeds for Its Own Potential Downfall

特斯拉如何为自己潜在的垮台埋下种子

The Daily

2024-04-09

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When Elon Musk set up Tesla’s factory in China, he made a bet that brought him cheap parts and capable workers — a bet that made him ultrarich and saved his company. Mara Hvistendahl, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains why, now, that lifeline may have given China the tools to beat Tesla at its own game. Guest: Mara Hvistendahl, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.
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  • This is the daily today, the story of how China gave Tesla a lifeline that saved the company and how that lifeline has now given China the tools to beat Tesla at its own game.

  • My colleague Mara Vistandahl explains.

  • It's Tuesday, April 9.

  • So, Mara, you've spent the past four months investigating Elon Musk and his ties to China through his company, Tesla.

  • Tell us why.

  • Well, a lot of american companies are heavily invested in China, but Tesla is kind of special.

  • You know, as my colleagues and I started talking to sources, we realized that many people felt that China played a crucial role in rescuing the company at a critical moment when it was on the brink of failure.

  • And that China helps account for Tesla's success, for making it the most valuable car company in the world today, and for making Elon Musk ultra rich.

  • That's super intriguing.

  • So maybe take us back to the beginning.

  • When does this story start?