When it announced the project in April 2024, BT said repurposing the cabinets was a "unique opportunity" to address a "key barrier" to people switching away from petrol and diesel cars.

Canadian officials argue they would undermine the US economy, increase inflation for American consumers - including raising prices at the petrol pump - and hamper investment.

"Pour in a litre of lighting fluid and add a bit of petrol," Dmitry explains.

Last year, the number of electric cars on Norway's roads outnumbered those powered by petrol for the first time.

"They planted Molotov cocktails and petrol on me, and then took me to a detention centre," he continued.