BONUS: Dieselgate10 - From Lies To Lithium (Part 2)
About this episode
The second part of the 'Dieselgate 10' series delves into the aftermath of Volkswagen's emissions scandal and its profound impact on the automotive industry. It discusses how Dieselgate catalyzed the decline of diesel vehicle sales in Europe, leading to a rapid pivot towards electric vehicles (EVs). The episode highlights the regulatory changes that emerged, including the introduction of more rigorous emissions testing. It also explores the competitive landscape, particularly how China capitalized on the situation to dominate the EV market. The ongoing debates among automakers about future regulations and the industry's shift towards electrification are also examined.
If you missed part 1 yesterday, we tracked what happened with defeat devices, why the world in 2015 thought diesel was the answer to tightening emissions regulations, and how Volkswagen’s redemption resolution was to pivot to electric cars.
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"that completely broke the industry's century long inertia it forced a transition"
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