Chinese Vision vs. US Lack of Vision in Auto Industry, & Excessive Government Support - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the contrasting approaches of China and the US regarding the electric vehicle (EV) industry, emphasizing China’s consistent long-term vision versus the US’s fragmented and less effective policies. China has maintained a steady and predictable commitment to phasing out polluting gasoline cars, employing a mix of incentives and regulations to promote EV adoption. This contrasts with the US, where political shifts have led to inconsistent EV policies, and legacy automakers have exerted influence to slow progress. Europe has shown a somewhat similar pattern to China but with more industry resistance. The article argues that China’s persistence and refusal to yield to legacy automakers’ pressures have been key to its EV industry’s success. A significant point raised is the critique of the common narrative blaming China for excessive government support. The article highlights that Western governments, including the US, Germany, France, and Italy, have also heavily supported their auto industries, often through bailouts. In contrast, China has shown a surprising willingness to let