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Where are we on the road to EV?
Oct 3, 2023
EV enthusiast journalist Shiona McCallum explores challenges of rolling out electric vehicles globally. Monica Miller experiences latest electric cars in Singapore. Alasdair Keane joins Nissan's Formula E team. Discussion includes global perspective on EVs, role of disruptors like Tesla, BYD's success in EV market, impact of electric cars on blind people, expanding charging infrastructure, and brain training for driver development.
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- Tesla's comprehensive approach, including the installation of charging infrastructure, has been successful in expanding operations into unexpected markets like Malaysia.
- BYD's success can be attributed to their expertise in battery manufacturing, as they have been a battery company for over 20 years.
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Global Perspective on Electric Vehicles
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is primarily focused on major markets such as China, Europe, and North America. While the global penetration of EVs was only 14% last year, market disruptors like Tesla and Chinese OEMs are driving the shift towards electrification. Tesla's comprehensive approach, including the installation of charging infrastructure, has been successful in expanding operations into unexpected markets like Malaysia. However, the Achilles heel of electric vehicles remains the limited charging infrastructure, which needs to be addressed for widespread adoption.
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