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Fortune
Steve Mollman

Elon Musk suggests Tesla and 9 Chinese companies will be the top 10 carmakers

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In 2011, Elon Musk ridiculed the quality of electric vehicles made by China’s BYD. Then he admitted this May that “their cars are highly competitive these days.” Now, the Tesla CEO is amping up his praise of Chinese EV makers.

“The Chinese car companies are extremely competitive," Musk said at this week’s New York Times Dealbook conference. "China is super good at manufacturing, and the work ethic is incredible.” 

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