

Is There Really an EV Slowdown? Ep182: Colin McKerracher
40 snips Oct 23, 2024
Colin McKerracher, Head of Clean Transport at BloombergNEF, dives into the complexities of the electric vehicle market, addressing perceptions of a slowdown in sales despite robust unit numbers. He discusses regional differences, the challenges posed by tariffs on battery manufacturing, and the rise of affordable EVs in Europe. The conversation explores future projections, with a potential 45% of global vehicle sales being electric by 2030, and touches on the electrification of heavy-duty transport, including innovative charging solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Electric Vehicle Market Dynamics
01:42 • 19min
Challenges and Opportunities in Battery Manufacturing
20:57 • 7min
The Rise of Affordable Electric Vehicles
27:47 • 4min
Future Trajectory of Electric Vehicle Adoption
31:44 • 3min
The EV Adoption Debate: Perspectives and Progress
35:13 • 13min
Electrifying Heavy-Duty Transport
47:59 • 14min
Reflecting on Electric Vehicle Insights and Future Engagement
01:02:14 • 2min