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Meanwhile, traditional automakers face mounting difficulties. Ford remains hamstrung by a high recall rate (15%), and complaints about VW’s ID4 infrequent crashes and software issues further undermine their competitiveness. Contrastingly, Tesla’s record of minimal recalls (1.5%) underscores the quality and reliability of their electric vehicles.
Global Power Shifts and the Future of Energy
China’s dominance in renewable construction—over 66% of wind and solar capacity under development worldwide—cements its leadership in the global energy transition. Elon Musk highlighted this, noting that China could produce enough solar panels within 18 months to power the entire U.S. electricity grid, demonstrating the scale of their manufacturing capability.