Canada’s Tesla — Will the ‘Maple Majestic’ EV be welcomed with open arms?

Canadian vehicle company AK Motors has recently unveiled a concept car for their new brand “The Maple Majestic.” This EV and potentially hybrid vehicle is designed to adapt better to the harsh conditions that come with Canadian winters — something that other EV’s haven’t fully adapted to yet.

But will it be a first-place contender or a huge wreck for the Canadian automotive industry?

Electric vehicles pose a big threat to the environment

Diverge writer, Greg Staley, lays out what should be the obvious issues with electric cars — lithium mine, the pollution caused by the mines and wildlife impacts.

He even points out the top country for lithium production is Australia — but it’s the Chinese who are mining for it.