Some countries have bet big on EVs

March 21, 2026

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 16: Tesla electric cars recharge at a Tesla Supercharger station on January 16, 2024 in Burbank, California.

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Emily Kwong talks with Camila Domonoske, who covers cars and energy for NPR, about how countries and companies that have bet big on electric vehicles are facing new, quickly moving variables in the market and the world.

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This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Gabriel Sanchez. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.