 20 years ago China went all out on electric cars and the industry is booming. However this has caused problems for Western carmakers who are now feeling the pain. Phil speaks to  Timothy Minchin Professor of History at La Trobe University on how China dominates and can the Western carmakers catch up. 

<p>&nbsp;20 years ago China went all out on electric cars and the industry is booming. However this has caused problems for Western carmakers who are now feeling the pain. Phil speaks to &nbsp;Timothy Minchin Professor of History at La Trobe University on how China dominates and can the Western carmakers catch up.&nbsp;</p>

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