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 Fresh off the news that Canada is winding back its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ambitions, Imogen caught up with Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada, to get his perspective on the future of the automotive industry in Canada.

The conversation covers how GM's EV lineup is performing in Canada, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how the company is adapting to a rapidly changing automotive landscape. They also address common EV concerns, including range anxiety and charging infrastructure, and how these issues are being tackled.

They discuss the role of public policy, including federal and provincial EV incentives, infrastructure investment, and the importance of collaboration between industry and government to support a successful transition to zero-emission vehicles.

00:00 Kristian Aquilina 

00:00 Career Journey 

00:40 GM EV Portfolio Performance in Canada 

06:15 Cadillac 

08:10 Approach 

09:55 Challenges 

10:30 EV Transition

13:00 Hybrid Vehicles 

15:45 Incentives & Mandates 

17:30 EV Anxiety

19:45 Political Challenges 

23:00 Supply Chains 

24:50 Hyundai Partnership

28:50 Manufacturing 

32:30 Goals 

34:20 GM Energy (V2G)

37:45 National Charging Network 

 

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