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How China Became an EV Leader, Electrification in the Face of War, and More: TWC Podcast 266

How China Became an EV Leader, Electrification in the Face of War, and More: TWC Podcast 266

Phil Royle
opinion

By Phil Royle — April 16, 2026

World news has us deviating from the norm this week, as we dive into how China became the world EV leader, under what circumstances the war in Iran could lead to increased EV adoption, why the price of diesel could affect the purchase price of your next electric vehicle, and why the world could never be “oil free.”

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This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
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