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Why is Canada so afraid of Chinese EVs?

Why is Canada so afraid of Chinese EVs?

FromThe Big Story


Why is Canada so afraid of Chinese EVs?

FromThe Big Story

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Right now, the federal government is in the middle of a consultation period in which they may decide to jack up tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. In announcing the consultation, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland called Chinese EVs "unfair competition" and said China was undermining Canada's EV sector's ability to compete.How is China's EV approach "unfair"? Why are Canadian EVs having trouble competing? Why aren't more Chinese EVs making their way overseas? And why can't you buy a simple, functional $12,000 electric car instead of a $65,000 electric truck or SUV or Tesla?GUEST: Lorraine Sommerfeld, automotive journalist, Driving.ca, host of The Driving Podcast
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Released:
Jul 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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