John Paul Helveston @jhelvy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025🇪🇺 Europe is pursuing a more strategic approach. CATL is building a $7.6B battery plant in Hungary—100 GWh/year for Mercedes, BMW, VW. BYD is constructing its first European EV factory there too. They're accessing cutting-edge tech while creating local jobs and maintaining oversight. 1243
John Paul Helveston @jhelvy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Security concerns are real, but blanket bans are counterproductive. Tesla in China shows the model: data localization, restricted operations in sensitive areas, transparent standards. We need smart security protocols, not wholesale exclusion. 1170
John Paul Helveston @jhelvy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025My recommendations: - Refine FEOC restrictions for case-by-case reviews - Pursue tech licensing & strategic FDI - Create transparent security standards for ALL connected vehicles 1180