This episode, "The EV-Coaster: Navigating the US Electric Vehicle Market," delves into the dynamic and often unpredictable landscape of the electric vehicle industry in the United States.

● Although EV sales reached a record high of nearly 14 million globally last year, the US market only constitutes a small fraction of that number.

● Despite challenges, there has been progress, with US passenger electric vehicle sales share increasing.

● However, recent times have brought chaos, marked by automakers scaling back their EV ambitions, creating a sense of uncertainty.

Join us as we explore the factors driving and hindering EV adoption in the US. We'll analyze:

● the impact of fluctuating public policy

● the lingering concerns over charging infrastructure, range anxiety and the high cost of EVs.

● the strategies of traditional automakers like General Motors and Ford in comparison to EV-only companies like Tesla, examining their production targets and recent sales figures.

● the relationship between a state's political culture and EV adoption rates, highlighting the disparities in EV fleet share across different states.

● the crucial role of public charging, examining the inadequacy of NEVI funding and the rapid progress of public charging installations in China compared to the US.

We'll also look towards the future, discussing projections for EV sales growth, the declining cost of lithium-ion batteries, and the potential for EVs to contribute to a greener future. Tune in to "The EV-Coaster" for informed discussions, insights and analysis on the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles in America.