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Ultimately, the 0 km scandal serves as a warning that industry illusions—no matter how glitzy—often mask underlying systemic issues. Without transparency, accountability, and sustainable practices, even the most promising technological revolutions risk collapsing under their own weight. The question remains: will China’s EV industry learn from this crisis, or will it continue to chase artificial growth at the expense of trust?
The vehicles that never truly moved tell the loudest story of industry hubris, the pitfalls of unchecked growth, and the fragile foundations upon which China’s electric vehicle empire was constructed.