MOTOR BRIEFS
Western, Chinese consumers divided on electric, self-driving cars
More than 90% of Chinese residents would consider an electric car, compared to around 50% of US consumers
12 December 2019 - 05:14
Automakers, ride-hailing and technology companies ploughing money into the development of electric, self-driving and shared car services will find more enthusiastic consumers in China than in Europe and the US, a survey has shown.
Consumers in some Western countries appear unconvinced as carmakers overhaul their factories and supply chains to produce pricey electric cars and invest billions to develop self-driving technology, the survey by OC&C Strategy Consultants showed...
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