EV Revolution 1 July 2026 China’s EV makers are taking over the European factories Ford and Nissan can’t fill What seems like a rescue could prove to be a retreat, as Chery leads its rivals into the heart of Europe’s car industry. By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 24 June 2026 China and the West are taking opposite paths on EV battery recycling By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 8 June 2026 As the world embraces EVs, the U.S. hits the brakes Canada and the EU opened their doors to Chinese electric cars this year while the U.S. watched from behind a tariff wall. By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 2 June 2026 EVs are getting more affordable worldwide — except in the U.S. The U.S. is impaired by a lack of supportive policy and subsidies, the unavailability of affordable Chinese models, and a preference for big cars. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 6 May 2026 The Chinese EV standard winning globally is banned in the U.S. By banning Chinese software, the U.S. risks isolating its automakers from the integrated systems, standards, and partnerships shaping the global electric vehicle market. By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 30 April 2026 An old railroad is key to U.S.-China race for critical metals in Africa Washington is trying to use the Lobito Railway in Congo to break China’s hold on critical metals in Africa, writes Nicholas Niarchos in his new book, The Elements of Power. By Nicolas Niarchos
EV Revolution 30 March 2026 EVs were meant to bypass oil. Now they’re stuck at the Strait of Hormuz The war has blocked the only sea route for the high-grade, low-carbon aluminum EVs need. There's no quick substitute. By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 25 March 2026 Fire risks and ugly designs are stalling EV charger adoption From Seoul to New York City, residents are fighting charging infrastructure over safety, aesthetics, and crowding. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 27 February 2026 Why are Chinese EVs cheaper than Tesla? Scale, low-cost talent, and in-house manufacturing account for most of BYD’s cost gap with Tesla. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 25 February 2026 Dubai taps U.S. startups to go over, under, and around its traffic The city has signed major deals for tunnels, self-driving pods, and flying taxis — but whether unproven systems can ease real congestion remains an open question. By Indranil Ghosh
EV Revolution 18 February 2026 China’s rare-earth dominance is hard for EV makers to escape Western automakers are chasing rare earth-free motors but China’s cost advantage remains difficult to crack. By Kinling Lo