EPISODE 83 SPECIAL EDITION 2020 CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW COVERAGE

EV Channels Review

This video provides coverage of the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show, focusing on electric and electrified vehicle announcements. The host notes a trend towards more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) being showcased compared to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), attributing this to a "gap year" as manufacturers retool for future models. Key highlights include Toyota's commitment to electrification with a focus on hybrids and PHEVs, Hyundai's significant investment in R&D and plans for 16 BEV models by 2025, and Infiniti's QS Inspiration BEV concept, previewing future electrified sedan designs. While the show was deemed "okay" and less EV-centric than the previous year, the overall momentum for EVs in Canada is acknowledged, with manufacturers retooling and optimizing production for a greener future.