Are electric cars really the future or just another big lie from the automotive industry? In this episode of Market Makers, Sergio Habib, president of JAC Motors Brazil, exposes the truths and controversies behind the electric car market. He explains why Brazil is still far from adopting these vehicles en masse, the challenges of batteries, the lack of infrastructure and the technological limitations that the industry faces. Habib also addresses the difficulties of countries like the US and Europe in consolidating the electric vehicle market, in addition to exploring how China is shaping the future of this technology. Find out why many automakers are rethinking their strategies and how this can impact consumers and the planet. He reveals the secrets and challenges of the automotive industry in Brazil, explains the high taxation on cars, the struggle of automakers to survive in such a complex market. In addition, he also shares insights from his experience in bringing brands like Citroën and JAC Motors to the country. Do you believe that electric cars will be affordable for most Brazilians in the coming years? 00:00 - Introduction 02:34 - Who is Sergio Habib? 05:33 - IPO of automakers 07:19 - Why are car prices so high? 13:42 - The impact of taxes 24:51 - The difficulties surrounding automakers 39:58 - The impact of China on the future of automakers 44:30 - Why is it so difficult for an automaker to succeed? 52:55 - The big problem behind the electric car market 1:32:04 - Flying Cars 1:33:11 - Fire in electric car batteries 1:47:26 - Why China embraced electric cars 1:55:13 - Chinese peculiarities 2:18:35 - Sergio gives his opinion on BYD 2:29:08 - Electric cars vs. Hybrid Cars vs. Plug-in Cars 2:47:51 - The impact of Trump's tariffs on China 2:57:36 - Book, Music and Guest Recommendations 3:01:12 - The best electric car currently? 3:03:28 - The problems with autonomous cars 3:07:10 - What is the safest car in the world? Like the video, subscribe to the channel and share your opinion in the comments! Subscribe to CompoundLetter, the best-connected free newsletter in the financial market: https://lp.mmakers.com.br/newsletter_... - - - - - - - - WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT THE WORLD'S CAR MARKET Market Makers #152 Guest: Sergio Habib (founder of the SHC group and president of Jac Motors Brasil) Presenters: Thiago Salomão (@_salomoney) and Josué Guedes (@josueguedes__) #CARS #ELECTRICCARS #CARMARKET #AUTOMOTIVEINDUSTRY #CARS #CHINA #JACMOTORS #BYD #THIAGOSALOMAO #MARKETMAKERS