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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