For decades, Europe has been a global hub of combustion engine production but as the industry shifts to electric vehicles, China is turning itself into the battery workshop of the world.
By 2031 it is projected to have more production capacity in Europe, the second biggest market for EVs, than any other country, according to an analysis of public announcements by data provider Benchmark Minerals. Industry executives and policymakers are worried.
While China was relatively late to develop a car industry that can compete with Europe and the US on engine technology, the shift to electric gives it the chance to overtake traditional automotive heartlands.
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