Joe Biden
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Munene Mugambi
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Heed the Climate Crisis and Embrace, Don't Escalate, the US-China Electric Products Rivalry
As the climate crisis escalates, the US-China rivalry in the electric vehicle (EV) and solar panel sectors should not be a platform for petty politics. Instead, it's a call for cooperation and raising your own production standards.
Car Wars
Is China’s electric-vehicle industry a threat to the U.S., or something to learn from?
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/is-china-electric-vehicle-industry-a-threat-to-the-us
Fearing a flood of cheap Chinese EVs the US looks to impose sanctions on Chinese green goods. However, this perspective overlooks the broader picture. The influx of affordable, high-quality green technology can accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation, a critical step in mitigating climate change.
China is currently leading the world in EV and battery production, as reported by MIT Technology Review.
This dominance is due to supportive industrial policies and strategic investments in key sectors. Instead of imposing tariffs that could hinder this progress, the US should focus on improving its own production capabilities and incentives.
How did China come to dominate the world of electric cars?
From generous government subsidies to support for lithium batteries, here are the keys to understanding how China managed to build a world-leading industry in electric vehicles.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/02/21/1068880/how-did-china-dominate-electric-cars-policy
The US should learn from China's approach, as Forbes suggests,
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkan/2018/05/30/chinas-all-in-on-electric-vehicles-heres-how-huge-ev-sales-in-the-worlds-largest-car-market-will-push-prices-down-and-accelerate-ev-adoption-in-other-nations/
and consider it a model for accelerating EV adoption in other nations. Protectionist trade policies might protect domestic industries in the short term, but they could also stifle innovation and hinder the urgent transition to sustainable energy.
Moreover, the US should not view China's EV surge as a threat but as an opportunity for collaboration
https://www.trid.trb.org/view/1777957
How China Beat the US in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
China leads the world in making electric vehicles and batteries. Can the US catch up?
https://issues.org/china-us-electric-vehicles-batteries
As the TRID database discusses, China's industrial policies have set the stage for global leadership in EV production. The US could benefit from this leadership by fostering partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
The climate crisis demands immediate action. Instead of engaging in trade tensions, you should welcome the availability of green products in the country. By raising your own production standards and fostering international cooperation, you can accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/14/chinese-ev-electric-vehicles-sold-america
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