Economic Watch: What foundational figure of China's NEV industry says about its rise -- and what comes next

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- In Wan Gang's Beijing office, three objects present a compact history of China's rise in electric vehicles (EVs). One is a kerosene lamp, a reminder of his youth spent in rural Jilin Province, where he often read by its light. Another is the Nicolaus August Otto Award, presented to him in 2023 by German engine maker DEUTZ in recognition of his pioneering work, including contributions