The Munich motor show was dominated by Chinese electric vehicles for the European market, giving the sense of an industry left behind, says the Financial Times’ Helen Thomas.
The complaint that China’s success is down to a multi-decade government-planned effort is both true and slightly academic at this stage.processing lithium
Shipping costs have narrowed that gap but will become less important as China’s exports rise, particularly of the affordable mass-market vehicles that face little European competition.is a terrible option for an industry reliant on selling to China, and for policymakers wary of the costs of energy transition for consumers. The European industry body this month called for a “robust industrial strategy that guarantees a level playing field” with both China and the United States.
But the sector itself continues to hedge its bets. It is still demanding “technological neutrality” from policymakers. “This discussion of ‘what is the best technology’ is not helpful,” says Fabian Brandt, head of automotive at Oliver Wyman. “From an efficiency standpoint, there is no doubt that battery electric vehicles are the preferred technology. The industry needs to be decisive and go all in.”
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