As electric vehicles wobble Canada bets big

Published: Nov. 29, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

b'Canada is betting big on electric vehicles. Ahead of COP28, we\\u2019re asking why the government is pouring billions of dollars into EVs, despite debate about the industry.\\n\\nJust how critical is the switchover to electric vehicles? What does major investment mean for Canada\\u2019s ability to hit critical emissions targets. And what happens if we don\\u2019t make the move to zero-emissions vehicles fast enough? \\n\\nOttawa-based climate reporter for the National Observer John Woodside explains.\\n\\nFor transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts\\nTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.'