France wants to stall European Union plans to fine carmakers who fail to make enough electric vehicles. Europe plans to switch to all EVs by 2035, but its huge automotive industry is struggling with the change. So, why is it in trouble - and why are politicians so worried?

In this episode:

• Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of bne IntelliNews, 
• Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, Director, Center for Automotive Research in Bochum, Germany.
• Nick Gibbs, Correspondent, Automotive News Europe. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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