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Oct 2022
27m 50s

Are women the key to an electric vehicle...

Bbc World Service
About this episode
Despite being more likely to be concerned about climate change women are less likely than men to buy an electric car, or to say that they plan to. But they could be key to driving growth in the industry. Kim Chakanetsa speaks to women from US and India about driving change and innovation in electric vehicles. Linda Zhang is the chief engineer responsible fo ... Show More
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