U.S. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg on Tesla and the EV revolution
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer and gave his perspective on Tesla and how America can lead the way in the EV revolution. This segment originally aired July 20, 2022.
Video Transcript
ANDY SERWER: Is Tesla and the Biden administration on the same page, do you think?
PETE BUTTIGIEG: Look, we're-- as a regulator, we call balls and strikes. And we regulate to make sure that they're compliant with the laws. We don't cheer for one company over another. Tesla is the largest producer of EVs in the country. They've played a remarkable role in propelling EV revolution. There are many companies that are doing remarkable work. And again, my primary goal is just to make sure that every auto that hits the road, no matter who, is safe and complies with our safety expectations. And then, more broadly, to your private sector, to ensure that this is a "made in America" EV revolution.
