Podcast 336

41 mins

GM on top & in your home? How US giant became EV leader in an uncertain market

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.

Timestamps

0:00 Kristian Aquilina
0:00 Career Journey
0:40 GM EV Portfolio Performance in Canada
6:15 Cadillac
8:10 Approach
9:55 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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GM on top & in your home? How US giant became EV leader in an uncertain market
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Podcast 336

September 15, 2025

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