As investments in clean energy accelerate, the U.S. will need to reengineer much of its power grid to run on more and more renewables.
EV Batteries
Economies of scale, new supplies of lithium, and alternative technologies make it possible to sell electric vehicle batteries more cheaply.
Elon Musk is a rare pro-China voice on the right. The reason why is quite simple: his company, Tesla, is doing big business in China.
Lithium-ion batteries fare poorly in cold weather. They have a tendency to slow down or even catch on fire.
Indonesia is sticking with its nickel export ban to enhance domestic industry and leverage global battery demand.
Indonesia dominates global nickel production, key for EVs, but faces challenges in EV battery chemistry shifts and geopolitics.
Sodium-ion technology can deliver low-cost EVs with sufficient range to suit commuters and city drivers in particular.
The UAW wants Ford, GM, and Stellantis to pay union-level wages and benefits at all joint-venture-operated EV battery plants in the U.S.
Jaguar Land Rover’s plan to build the largest battery plant in the UK is very welcome news for UK auto manufacturing.
Indonesia wants to leverage its advantages in manufacturing and raw materials to become a regional electric vehicle powerhouse.