Freezing temperatures in northern China give hybrid EVs a one-up over pure electric

This December has brought record-freezing temperatures to parts of northern China. The sudden chill has rehashed an old debate about EVs performing poorly in cold climates. With EV technology improving rapidly, sales growing steadily, and general public sentiment towards EVs improving, could this icy winter slow down the success of this new automotive technology in China? Recent articles from various media outlets take a closer look at the issue in China and suggest that…