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The 'Godfather of EVs' explains why China is winning the race to go electric — and why hybrids are a 'fool's errand'

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Andy Palmer is often known as the "Godfather of EVs" He led the development of the Nissan Leaf , the world's first mass-market electric car.

Palmer says automakers should prepare for a "survival of the fittest" battle with Chinese automakers.

He says tariffs will only harm Western companies' ability to compete with their Chinese rivals.

The average price of an electric vehicle in the US in October was $ 56,902 , compared to $ 48,623 for gas-powered vehicles.

Palmer said governments should incentivize the rollout of charging networks to alleviate range anxiety.

He added that the West could learn from China 's approach to industrial strategy.

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