Why the U.S. is lagging behind Europe and China

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Why is the U.S. lagging behind Europe and China on the production and sales of electric cars? — James V., Miami, FL

The U.S. lags as a distant third among electric vehicle (EV) sales and production. According toBloomberg, China claims a whopping 46 percent of global EV sales. Europe comes in second at 34 percent, while North America accounts for only 15 percent. The U.S. EV fleet continues to expand, grow...