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The US turns it back on electric vehicles

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June 4, 2026

US carmakers pivot back to combustion engines under Donald Trump, while China pulls ahead in electric mobility. A strategic misstep? And: electric ferries in Lagos, transport woes in Karachi and German firms in Serbia.

America’s electric vehicle boom is losing momentum. Ford halts production of the electric F-150 Lightning, Volkswagen stops building the ID.4 in the US, and Stellantis shelves its electric RAM pickup. After investing billions in EVs, automakers are pivoting back to combustion engines — even as oil tensions push fuel prices higher.

Why is the US moving against the global shift toward electrification? And could it give China a bigger advantage in the future of the auto industry?

Plus: Electric ferries in Lagos, Nigeria could help commuters get to their destination faster - and reduce emissions. Commuting through Karachi's University Road has become difficult due to Red Line construction delays. And German firms benefit from low cost, efficient production in Serbia — but non EU status is slowing logistics and trade.

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