Business & Economy

Georgia EV Makers Forge Ahead After Trump Pulled the Plug

Emily Jones / Grist Sep 10, 2026 It's a grim moment for what was a booming industry, but electric vehicle manufacturers aren't giving up. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Asia Pacific

China’s EVs Could Be the Real Winner of Trump’s War in Iran

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 3, 2026 High gasoline prices or even shortages could impel Chinese consumers to turn even more decisively to EVs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

June EV Sales in China Exceed U.S. Total Vehicle Sales

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Jul 3, 2025 As Donald Trump rails against the 'EV mandate,' China has gone all-in on electric vehicle production and clean energy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Biden Administration to Hike Tariffs on Chinese-Made Products

Jennifer Shutt / Michigan Advance May 14, 2024 Among the changes, import duties on lithium-ion EV batteries will triple by the end of this year in a move to bolster American manufacturing. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Tesla stock plunge

Dave Granlund Apr 25, 2024 Dig deeper

Economic Justice

Why Most Americans Can’t Afford EVs

Sonali Kolhatkar / IMI Apr 18, 2024 The tax credits are too complicated and trade warriors are blocking cheaper Chinese models. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Environment

Lithium ‘White Gold’ Rush Won’t Save the Planet

Joshua Frank / TomDispatch Mar 29, 2024 The current electric boom is being supported by an unsustainable extractavist agenda that will only continue to serve the wealthy as the expense of our planet. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

The Real Reason

Pat Byrnes Dec 14, 2023 Dig deeper

Opinion

Should We Go All-In on Electric Cars?

Ralph Nader / Nader.org Nov 16, 2023 Some auto dealers are concerned that consumers aren't being given the full truth about the issues with the current crop of EVs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

11 photos Photo Essay

The Battle Against Lithium Mining at Thacker Pass

Jeff Schwilk / Truthdig Aug 28, 2023 Native Americans fight for the wildlife and fauna on sacred land. Dig deeper

Environment

Lithium Mining Needed for EV Batteries Threatens the Environment, Indigenous Lands

Christopher Bonasia / The Energy Mix Feb 14, 2023 A new report says decarbonization requires limiting car dependency and electric vehicle (EV) battery size. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )