Why EV adoption in the US has hit a roadblock
About this episode
From the show’s notesWe’re very excited for today’s episode, because from now on we’ll be delivering you two Decoders every week. On Monday’s we’ll have our classic interviews with CEOs and other high-profile guests. But our new shorter Thursday episode – like today’s – will explain big topics in the news with Verge reporters, experts, and other friends of the show. The big idea we’re going to jump into today does in fact have a lot of problems: electric vehicle adoption in the US. We invited Verge Transportation Editor Andy Hawkins, who’s been covering the EV transition for years, to walk us through what’s happening. Late last year, Andy wrote a fantastic article called, “The EV Transition trips over its own cord.” It was all about the kind of paradox of the EV market right now: The momentum for electric cars in America feels like it’s started to hit serious snags, even though more people than ever before are going fully electric. The stakes are high, and there’s a lot going on. Let’s get into it.
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Read the show’s notes in full
The EV transition trips over its own cord — The Verge
We’re down to just a handful of EVs that qualify for the full US tax credit — The Verge
Electric cars were having issues. Then things got political — WSJ
Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey — Eletrek
16 Republican governors urge Biden EPA to roll back proposed electric vehicle standards — USA Today
Slow rollout of national charging system could hinder EV adoption — NYT
Want to stare into the Republican soul in 2023? — Slate
Biden vetoes Republican measure to block electric vehicle charging stations — NYT
The Biden administration is pumping more money into EV charging infrastructure — The Verge
GM should just bring back the Chevy Volt — The Verge
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