China’s EV market is going global. Can US/Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?
June 9, 2024-
CBC News By Lisa Xing – China is producing quality, cheap vehicles as low as $10,000 US, say analysts.
China’s electric vehicle industry is poised to dominate the globe, and that has governments in Europe and North America, including Canada, grappling with how to meet ambitious targets for reaching 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales through domestic manufacturing.
“If you agree that we’re in a climate emergency, we need to do everything we can to encourage people to make a switch,” said Cara Clairman, CEO of Plug n Drive, a non-profit committed to accelerating electric vehicle adoption in Canada.
Clairman says provinces like B.C. and Quebec have a higher adoption rate because of charging infrastructure, government subsidies and policies to encourage EV adoption.
