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Diluting the European green agenda plays into the hands of Chinese electric carmakers

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Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker's assembly plant in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, in April.

German carmakers have always used a peculiar mix of solid, retro engineering and dazzling technology to create machines that were built like safes but loaded with features that, if not invented by the Germans, were refined by them – anti-lock braking, all-wheel drive, stability control, adaptive suspension and other gadgets. The combo turned Germany in the postwar decades into an automotive superpower.

The German automotive minds were less adept at leading-edge drivetrain technology. They were slow to mass produce pure electric vehicles and hybrids, handing that market to Tesla in the United States and, lately, to the Chinese auto giants, among them BYD, Geely and SAIC Motor. Of course, the German automakers’ showrooms are full of EVs, but they are neither mass produced nor bargains for average families.

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Ethan Radcliffe
Ethan Radcliffe is a senior reporter and digital editor at The Toronto Insider, specializing in Canadian federal policy, GTA urban development, and national economic trends. With over a decade of experience in North American journalism, Ethan focuses on translating complex legislative and economic developments into clear, accessible reporting for Canadian readers. Ethan’s work emphasizes policy analysis, government accountability, and data-driven reporting, with a strong focus on how federal and provincial decisions impact communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. He has covered infrastructure planning, housing policy, fiscal strategy, and regulatory changes affecting Canadian households and businesses. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism, Ethan brings expertise in investigative reporting, long-form analysis, editorial standards, and digital publishing best practices. His reporting is guided by verifiable sources, public records, and transparent sourcing. In addition to reporting, Ethan has experience in newsroom editing, fact-checking workflows, SEO-informed journalism, and audience analytics, ensuring stories meet both editorial integrity standards and modern digital discoverability requirements. Ethan is committed to objective, fact-driven journalism and adheres to established ethical guidelines, prioritizing accuracy, clarity, and public trust in all reporting.

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