From DW REV – Cars & Mobility.

The United States was once seen as a driving force behind the electric vehicle revolution. But in 2026, the momentum is stalling. With subsidies scrapped, production halted, and automakers pivoting back to combustion engines, the US is falling behind global leaders like China and the EU.
This video explores why the EV transition in the US is slowing down – and what that means for the global car industry. From political decisions and rising fuel prices to shifting strategies among major carmakers, we examine the deeper forces shaping the future of mobility. Is this a temporary setback – or a long-term divergence?
Watch to understand how policy, economics, and global competition are reshaping the electric future – and why the US may be at a turning point.

00:00 EV Momentum Reverses in the US
00:49 Falling Behind: US vs Global EV Leaders
01:38 Why Subsidies Matter for Innovation
04:32 Policy Shift: End of EV Support
05:36 The Risk of Constant Strategy Changes
06:20 Volkswagen’s Costly U-Turn
07:00 Who Gains as Others Pull Back?
08:09 China’s Global EV Expansion
10:14 High Gas Prices Change the Debate
10:59 A Divided US: State vs Federal Policy
11:53 Climate Laws Under Pressure
13:04 The Uncertain Future of EVs in America

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