Fresh off the news that Canada is winding back its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) ambitions, Imogen caught up with Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of General Motors Canada, to get his perspective on the future of the automotive industry in Canada. The conversation covers how GM's EV lineup is performing in Canada, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how the company is adapting to a rapidly changing automotive landscape. They also address common EV concerns, including range anxiety and charging infrastructure, and how these issues are being tackled. They discuss the role of public policy, including federal and provincial EV incentives, infrastructure investment, and the importance of collaboration between industry and government to support a successful transition to zero-emission vehicles. 00:00 Kristian Aquilina 00:00 Career Journey 00:40 GM EV Portfolio Performance in Canada 06:15 Cadillac 08:10 Approach 09:55 Challenges 10:30 EV Transition 13:00 Hybrid Vehicles 15:45 Incentives & Mandates 17:30 EV Anxiety 19:45 Political Challenges 23:00 Supply Chains 24:50 Hyundai Partnership 28:50 Manufacturing 32:30 Goals 34:20 GM Energy (V2G) 37:45 National Charging Network Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric VANCOUVER - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk