Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] The car that started it all, the GM Impact (engineered by Aerovironment) and later renamed the EV1. It was revealed in 1990.
America Built The EV Dream. Now China Is Driving It.
23 Jul 2026 | Abstracted from Atmos
While global EV adoption surges - led by China's affordable models - the U.S. risks falling behind. Rolling back climate rules, high domestic prices, weak charging infrastructure, and a focus on profitable gas-guzzling trucks have stalled U.S. progress. To shield automakers, the U.S. enacted 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs. Experts warn this protectionism isolates the U.S. market, though improving tech, lower prices, and eventual Chinese manufacturing entry may gradually force a shift.
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