Summary
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his administration's commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It's estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2030, but the industry still faces infrastructure hurdles, policy challenges and public misconceptions. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out the latest segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can make a Google doc copy of our Five Facts and discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who are the individuals and organizations featured in this story?
- What are some of the infrastructure hurdles facing the EV (electric vehicle) industry?
- When is it estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs?
- Why do you think President Biden discussed electric cars in his State of the Union address?
- How might public perceptions of EVs change?
Focus Questions
What other solutions might work to address the challenges facing the EV industry? Would you consider driving an EV one day? Why or why not? Media literacy : Who else would you interview for this story? Alternative: See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Learn more about the demand for electric vehicles and how a looming supply shortage of lithium threatens to stall the EV transition. Discuss with a friend or family member the solutions proposed in this piece.
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