A battle is underway to determine which country will lead in the transition to zero-emission cars. The electric vehicle (EV) sector is expected to be a major pillar of the new green economy. Surprisingly, Germany, where the petrol-guzzling car was invented, is lagging. Meanwhile, China, where bicycles out-numbered cars just one generation ago, has become the world leader in EVs.
On a recent visit to Germany, I was struck by how much Germans love their cars.
