Andrew J. Hawkins

The Union of Concerned Scientists says that the US electrical grid is up to the EV challenge, even in states like California with a lot of grid problems and a lot of EVs. The group even has high hopes for the future, as EVs grow more prevalent on the road. Utilities and grid operators will need to invest in more capacity and better transmission, though, if and when EVs become the dominant vehicle type on the road.

Lithium is a key ingredient in EV batteries, and the gulf coast of Texas could become the site of a major processing facility for Tesla. Whether the state approves the company’s request for tax breaks, though, could be a deciding factor.