The German automakers have been lobbying hard to reverse the European Union’s scheduled 2035 gas car ban. But Volvo has a different take, one that, to me, is more grounded in reality: Western automakers are already behind China in the EV race.
If companies stop investing now, that gap is only going to get wider.
It’s a reminder that countries and companies aren’t making choices in a vacuum. The world is steadily advancing towards electrification, and costs have already fallen dramatically. The only question is really how long we want automakers to keep milking the past, rather than investing in the future.
Here’s what else we have for you today:
What is snow mode, and why does it rock? Kevin Williams explains.
We get a glimpse at Kia’s electric Stinger replacement.
The Ford Bronco Hybrid is here, kinda…
—Mack Hogan, Deputy Editor
Volvo's CEO Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud About 2035's Gas Car Ban
"We probably wouldn’t have any cars with catalytic converters either unless they were mandatory."
The Hyundai Ioniq 5's Snow Mode Makes It A Champion In Bad Weather
Many modern EVs have a "snow mode." What is it, and does it even work?
Kia’s Electric Stinger Successor Breaks Cover
This new radical-looking electric Kia might be just what it needs to inject excitement into its electric lineup.
The Ford Bronco Hybrid You Really Want Is Coming—Sort Of
Unfortunately, it's only for Europe and is nothing like the Bronco sold here in the States.