BMW CEO says market demand, not politics, will guide U.S. EV investment

BMW Zipse — Zipse has expressed frustration with the Inflation Reduction Act that ties EV tax credits to North American production and sourcing of key parts and raw materials.

Urvaksh Karkaria

January 11, 2023 02:51 PM

BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse said the automaker will do what makes business sense and not be forced off-course by political agendas.

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