Global 13 May 2026 What’s at stake for tech at the Trump-Xi meeting U.S.-China summit to likely cover AI rivalry, chip exports, supply chain security, and the EV trade as leaders navigate intensifying geopolitical tensions. By Viola Zhou and Kinling Lo
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 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 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
Innovation 5 February 2026 China is running the EV playbook on humanoid robots — and it’s working Chinese companies control 90% of the humanoid robot market, dominating the technology that will reshape manufacturing and labor. The West is barely competing. By Kinling Lo
EV Revolution 4 February 2026 Why won’t people buy these tiny electric cars? Despite seeming ideal for crowded cities, these compact cars captured just $11 billion of the $800 billion global EV market. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 13 January 2026 BYD burns profit chasing global dominance over Tesla The Chinese EV giant reported a 33% drop in third-quarter profit while ramping up overseas expansion and R&D spending. By Kinling Lo and Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 29 October 2025 China’s $143 billion push to dominate the global EV industry After years of investing in Europe, Chinese EV and battery firms are turning to Asia, Africa, and Latin America By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 24 October 2025 Do India’s EV policies discriminate against China? Experts weigh in The jury is out on whether India’s policies to aid the growth of its domestic EV industries are anti-China. By Ananya Bhattacharya
EV Revolution 22 October 2025 A lithium bust leaves Latin American towns in the dust With plummeting prices and slowing demand for EVs, the once-thriving mining towns of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia are now struggling. By David Feliba
EV Revolution 9 October 2025 Tesla starts slashing prices amid costly battle with BYD Elon Musk's $5,000 price cut fails to match BYD's advantage as the Chinese EV maker dominates global markets. By Ananya Bhattacharya