As the most advanced electric car designer and one of the biggest traditional car manufacturers make big pushes this year to bring electric vehicles to the mass market we ask our analysts whether 2020 is the year EVs finally put their foot to the floor. 

While neither Tesla or Volkswagen have been without their controversies in recent years, both now offer game-changing interventions for the electric car market: Tesla with its finely-honed technology and proof that a company can turn a profit selling these vehicles, and VW with its colossal scale. But significant hurdles remain. So just how big a risk are the companies taking and what could success mean for consumers and investors?

Richard Edgar, Editor in Chief, talks to Oliver Trimingham, Equity Research Analyst, and Lucy Van Amerongen, Credit Analyst. 

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As the most advanced electric car designer and one of the biggest traditional car manufacturers make big pushes this year to bring electric vehicles to the mass market we ask our analysts whether 2020 is the year EVs finally put their foot to the floor.&nbsp;
While neither Tesla or Volkswagen have been without their controversies in recent years, both now offer game-changing interventions for the electric car market: Tesla with its finely-honed technology and proof that a company can turn a profit selling these vehicles, and VW with its colossal scale. But significant hurdles remain. So just how big a risk are the companies taking and what could success mean for consumers and investors?
Richard Edgar, Editor in Chief, talks to Oliver Trimingham, Equity Research Analyst, and Lucy Van Amerongen, Credit Analyst.&nbsp;
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Fidelity Answers is a podcast channel from Fidelity International's editorial team. From tech cycles to The End of the Cycle, from downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts, portfolio managers and investment directors to explore the latest investment thinking.

As well as topical standalone episodes you'll find our series 'The Investor's Guide to China' where we put the economic powerhouse under the microscope with on-the-ground experts; and 'Fundamentals', a series where the analysts discuss the implications of their latest research, from 5G technology to the plight of the Orangutan. 

***If you enjoy Fidelity Answers then whey not listen to our other show, 'Rich Pickings: Fidelity's Asset Allocation Podcast', where each month we dive into the latest market trends with Fidelity's asset allocation group, asking them how they're positioned and why. What will the portfolio managers reveal about their investment strategies? What are the team's hot cakes this month? And what would they drop like a hot potato? 

Fidelity Answers is a podcast channel from Fidelity International's editorial team. From tech cycles to The End of the Cycle, from downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts, portfolio managers and investment directors to explore the latest investment thinking.
As well as topical standalone episodes you'll find our series 'The Investor's Guide to China' where we put the economic powerhouse under the microscope with on-the-ground experts; and 'Fundamentals', a series where the analysts discuss the implications of their latest research, from 5G technology to the plight of the Orangutan.&nbsp;
***If you enjoy Fidelity Answers then whey not listen to our other show, 'Rich Pickings: Fidelity's Asset Allocation Podcast', where each month we dive into the latest market trends with Fidelity's asset allocation group, asking them how they're positioned and why. What will the portfolio managers reveal about their investment strategies? What are the team's hot cakes this month? And what would they drop like a hot potato?&nbsp;

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Fidelity Answers is an investor's podcast channel from Fidelity International. Looking for invaluable sector and market commentary? Then this is the place for you. From downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts and portfolio managers to explore the best investment thinking. 

Fidelity Answers is an investor's podcast channel from Fidelity International. Looking for invaluable sector and market commentary? Then this is the place for you. From downside protection to the upside of ESG, we bring you in depth conversations and the latest ideas from our analysts and portfolio managers to explore the best investment thinking.

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