Half of the world’s supply of the critical battery ingredient is mined in Australia, which ships virtually all of it to China. The government and business are betting they can change that.
The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
From mines to refineries and factories, China began investing decades ago. Today, most of your electric car batteries are made in China and that’s unlikely to change soon.
Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies.
New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.
The global competition to attract semiconductor companies is expected to cost Berlin billions. Some wonder if it’s a good use of money.
American and European officials are trying to reach agreement on the outlines of a limited trade deal that could help resolve a major rift over America’s new climate legislation.
The maker of electric trucks said it expected to double production in 2023 as the supply of parts became more reliable.
The maker of electric luxury sedans said it made more than 7,000 cars in 2022, achieving a scaled-down target.
Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.