<ul><li>Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has unveiled new charging technology that can deliver 400km of driving range in just five minutes, quadrupling Tesla's charging rate.</li><li>China's technological advance in the EV industry can be attributed to its strategic approach, protecting domestic industries, acquiring foreign technology, and using tariffs, subsidies, and state investment.</li><li>China's dominance in EVs gives it the power to set the rules and shape the future of the technology, while receiving substantial government subsidies, unlike Tesla.</li><li>In addition to the shift towards electric cars, we need to question whether we need fewer car journeys and explore alternative transportation options like high-speed rail.</li></ul>

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