Jun 8, 2023

General Motors’ goal? All electric, all the time

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We sit down with General Motors CEO Mary Barra to discuss the company's investments in batteries, a new vehicle platform and charging infrastructure.

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Scaling EVs means skipping "half steps" with hybrids, GM's Mary Barra says

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Jun 8, 2023

The automaker's CEO says it won't invest in hybrids, but instead focus on batteries, a new vehicle platform and charging infrastructure.

CEO Mary Barra says GM is focused on the problem of too few charging stations for EVs. "We know it'll be a gating factor if it's not sufficient," she says. Above, she speaks with host Kai Ryssdal at GM's Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.

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U.S. imports rise in April, but share of goods from China decreases

by Kristin Schwab

Jun 8, 2023

The share of goods the U.S. imports from China has declined to its lowest level since 2006, as manufacturers and retailers seek to diversify their supply chains.

China continues to be a big player in the EV space with its patents and lithium supply. Above, a lithium battery manufacturing company in China's Anhui province.

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A Warmer World

As Texas uses more renewable power, it bets on batteries to keep the lights on

by Elizabeth Trovall

Jun 8, 2023

They help when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing but everyone's AC is on full blast.

A wind energy plant in Dawson, Texas. As the state leans into renewable sources of energy, it's also been expanding its battery capacity.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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