Up First from NPR America is Changing Lanes on EVs
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Jun 29, 2025 
In this discussion, Camila Domonoske, NPR's Business Desk correspondent, navigates the shifting landscape of America's electric vehicle industry. She highlights the contrasting approaches of the Biden and Trump administrations towards EV policies. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by automakers as they adapt to changing consumer demands and political environments. Domonoske also explores the evolving dynamics around Tesla, particularly amidst controversies surrounding its CEO, and the implications for EV infrastructure and market growth in the coming years.
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U.S. EV Policy Shift Impact
- The shift in U.S. EV policy is dramatic, with the Trump administration reversing many Biden-era incentives and emissions rules.
- Automakers now avoid mentioning EVs explicitly to sidestep political backlash despite ongoing production.
Market Realities Slow EV Adoption
- EV sales have grown but not as fast as automakers expected, hampered by infrastructure and cost issues.
- Hybrids are growing faster, leading companies like Hyundai to pivot to producing hybrids alongside EVs.
China's EV Market Dominance
- China leads EV adoption globally with affordable, advanced EVs comprising half of new sales there.
- U.S. bars Chinese EV imports due to trade and surveillance concerns, limiting competition and options.