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Electric cars
To convince more drivers to go electric, the Biden administration wants chargers that work for all EVs
Jun 9, 2022
Currently, there is no standard charging infrastructure. Creating a universal charger could be key to getting more people to go electric.
Why carmakers are pouring billions into new electric vehicle battery factories
May 25, 2022
It's all about controlling the supply chain.
Biden wants minerals for electric vehicles mined in the U.S.
by
Matt Levin
Apr 4, 2022
The White House invoked the Defense Production Act to foot the bill for mining feasibility studies.
As electric pickup trucks come to market — slowly — lots of interest and long waits
Feb 9, 2022
“On the supply side, it's very clear that they were not planning for such a high demand,” one expert told us.
The price of lithium is way up. And right now, electric cars depend on it.
Jan 26, 2022
The metal is a key ingredient in the batteries that power all those electric cars.
Does Tesla actually want competitors to make electric cars?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 27, 2021
There's a disconnect between what CEO Elon Musk says and what he does, according to auto journalist Jamie Kitman.
How easy is it to find an affordable, energy-efficient car? Depends where you live.
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 23, 2021
Amy Harder at Breakthrough Energy describes her car-buying journey.
For public good, not for profit.
Why self-driving cars are designed to look like overgrown toys
by
Nova Safo
Mar 9, 2021
To make customers comfortable with mobile robots, companies are designing in approachability and familiarity.
More electric vehicles promised, but are fleet owners ready?
Jan 29, 2021
There isn’t a lot of experience or trust on which to base calculations about durability and cost savings for electric vehicles.
Is this the end of the road for the internal combustion engine in the U.K.?
Dec 2, 2020
The nation banned the sale of new fossil-fueled cars starting in 2030. Enthusiasts, and the public, are not sure the electric revolution will be complete by then.