Beijing auto jamboree ponders battery conundrum: podcast

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23/04/2026 05:52

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By Aimee Donnellan and Liam  Proud

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The world’s largest carmakers descended on the Chinese capital for the industry’s annual shindig. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether $100-a-barrel oil will jolt demand for electric vehicles, or if economic pain will deter consumers from splurging.

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