The New York Times Narrated

The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?

Episode Summary

The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.

Episode Notes

To read the full story, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/magazine/electric-cars-american-evs.html

By Matthew Shaer
Read by James Patrick Cronin
Narration produced by Tanya Pérez
Engineered by Ted Blaisdell
Photo illustration by Justin Metz