00:00Chinese firms are in pole position in the global electric vehicle race.
00:06More of China's EVs than ever before are cruising Europe's roads,
00:10and some are leading in AI technology to improve the driving experience.
00:15But from next month, the EU will introduce new tariffs on China-made electric vehicles
00:21over concerned state subsidies create unfair market conditions.
00:25In response, many of the car makers are planning new European plants to avoid the duties.
00:32It's only going to speed up the process of setting up our factories in Europe.
00:38This was not planned before, so the plant will be built. Europe will have wanted it.
00:43During the auto show, the chief executive of BMW called for Europe to rethink self-imposed environmental restrictions.
00:52The ambition is for no new petrol or diesel cars to be sold from 2035.
00:58Politicians and automakers alike want to see that date relaxed
01:02to avoid an over-reliance on China for fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries.
01:07No other trade show in France draws crowds like the auto show,
01:12and the fact it's only held once every two years heightens anticipation among motorists
01:17to be here to see the new releases.
01:20As one of the leading French car brands at the 90th Paris Auto Show,
01:25Renault unveiled new versions of old models.
01:28The four E-Tech will compete in the electric compact SUV market.
01:33And while the Renault 5 was originally replaced by the Clio in the 1990s,
01:38it too is back with a revamped electric engine.
01:42It's a magnificent vehicle that resembles the one from our childhood.
01:47It seems to meet lots of current criteria, so I think it'll be pretty successful.
01:52It's a cool car, modern and futuristic.
01:56And from small and compact to monster size,
02:00Tesla's controversial Cybertruck has wowed the crowds,
02:04but is currently only available in the United States.
02:07Classic models attract attention as well.
02:10Vintage automobiles may be old-fashioned, but still in vogue.
02:14A dash of nostalgia and classic style amid prototypes for cars of the future.
02:20Ross Cullen, CGTN, Paris.
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