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The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
By Xirui Li
The Biden administration has announced its intention to compete more vigorously with China for Southeast Asia's EV market.
The Mending Australia-China Relationship: Powered by Lithium?
By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
As other liberal democracies lock down supplies, Australia’s lithium exports are an increasingly critical economic component of the Australia-China relationship.
China’s Dominance Over Critical Minerals Faces New Challengers
By Bruce Shen
Although slow to wake up to the challenge, the West is catching up with China in the contest for critical minerals.
Southeast Asia Hopes to Become the World’s Next EV Hub
By Danielle Fallin and Karen Lee
A number of nations hope to carve out lucrative market niches as global sales of electric vehicles begin to take off.
Why is Vietnam’s VinFast Building an EV Factory in the United States?
By James Guild
The upstart auto maker is hoping that offshoring its manufacturing to the U.S. will help it tap into the growing American demand for electric vehicles.
Gojek and Foxconn Enter Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Race
By James Guild
In the race to become the region's EV powerhouse, Southeast Asian nations are seeking the involvement of state companies with a strong stake in fossil fuels.
Can VinFast Turn Vietnam Into an Electric Vehicle Powerhouse?
By James Guild
The competition to become the main player in the production of EVs in Southeast Asia is starting to heat up.
What Is the Indonesia Battery Corporation?
By James Guild
Blessed with abundant nickel deposits, the nation hopes to position itself as a global hub of electric vehicle production.
The US Is Falling Behind China in the Race for Electric Vehicles
By Dennis Blair and Robbie Diamond
Unless things change, and soon, Beijing will corner the market on the materials, components, and vehicles that will power the 21st century economy.
Asia Is Becoming a World Leader in Electric Public Transportation
By Jenna Tsui
Asian cities are among the few adding EVs to their public transportation fleets.
China Rushes to Dominate Global Supply of Lithium
By Yigal Chazan
Beijing’s race to control supplies of lithium, used in powering electric cars, is leaving its rivals far behind.
South Korea’s Hydrogen Economy Ambitions
By Troy Stangarone
Moon Jae-in has an ambitious plan for South Korea to become a leader in hydrogen vehicles and fuel cells.