The myth breaks: EV market hits brick wall of reality

The Volkswagen ID. Roomzz electric crossover on display at the 2019 Shanghai auto show in April. (BLOOMBERG)

September 12, 2019 02:51 PM

SHANGHAI -- With sales of electrified vehicles rapidly losing pace after recent subsidy cuts, the myth that the Chinese government can work wonders in the auto industry is broken.

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