Camila Domonoske
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High demand and prices for lithium send mines into overdrive
Demand for batteries has sent lithium prices soaring. But building new mines is controversial and time-consuming. So existing mines are hitting overdrive and boosting production as much as they can. → Read More
Inflation won't win Thanksgiving: Here's NPR's plan to help you save on a meal
Turkey, stuffing, pie — it's all way more expensive this year. But you don't have to let inflation spoil your meal, if you're willing to get creative. → Read More
Elon Musk's backers cheer him on, even if they aren't sure what he's doing to Twitter
"I don't bet against this guy," said one investor in Elon Musk's Tesla and Twitter. Others worry that the chaos at Twitter will continue dragging down Tesla values. → Read More
The people most interested in electric vehicles can't afford to buy them
Studies show a generational gap in electric vehicle purchases: younger people tend to be more excited about them, but less able to afford them. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Nov. 8, 2022.) → Read More
It's not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too
Mechanics' bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation's pinch. → Read More
An influential energy group sees reason for climate optimism
For the first time, the International Energy Agency projects that demand for fossil fuels will soon peak. It's nowhere close to the speed the world needs to stop climate change - but it's a big step. → Read More
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure. → Read More
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure. → Read More
What to know about the U.S. emergency oil stash as Biden gears up to tap the reserves
The U.S is planning its largest-ever release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Here's what to know about the country's emergency oil stash. → Read More
How a handful of metals could determine the future of the electric car industry
Automakers want to sell you an electric vehicle, but to do that, they'll need the world to dig a lot more minerals out of the ground. The challenge is transforming both mining and the auto industries. → Read More
Oil prices surge as fears about Russian crude supplies intensify
The global benchmark topped $115 briefly on Wednesday, just days after it crossed the triple-digit mark for the first time in seven years. → Read More
Ford announces a historic restructuring as it pivots to an electric future
The American automaker is going to split its auto business into two units — Ford Blue and Ford Model E. They will be housed under the same corporate umbrella. → Read More
ExxonMobil joins business exodus from Russia after decades of close ties
The American oil and gas giant is "beginning the process to discontinue operations" at the Sakhalin-1 project off Russia's eastern coast. The company also says it won't make new investments in Russia. → Read More
The U.S. and 30 other nations are releasing oil from reserves to try to calm markets
Oil-consuming nations will bring 60 million barrels of crude out of storage and onto global markets. It's supposed to calm oil prices down, but global crude went up on the news. → Read More
Oil surges past $100 a barrel after Russia invades Ukraine
Oil surged past triple-digit prices for the first time since 2014. The breach of the psychologically significant milestone is bound to reinforce fears about inflation. → Read More
Automakers face even more supply chain pain as Canadian protesters block a key bridge
Car makers are canceling some production shifts as protests over public health measures in Canada shut a key bridge that connects Detroit to Ontario. → Read More
Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience
Car buyers today continue to face fewer choices and much higher prices – and cheap vehicles are especially hard to find. It's not just that there are fewer cars; the ones being made are fancier, too. → Read More
Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience
Car buyers today continue to face fewer choices and much higher prices — and cheap vehicles are especially hard to find. It's not just that there are fewer cars; the ones being made are fancier, too. → Read More
The Electric Car Race! Vroom, Vroom!
Electric cars can help reduce greenhouse gases and companies are taking note — racing to become the next Tesla. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with business reporter Camila Domonoske about how serious the country is about this big switch from gas to electric cars. Plus, what could get drivers to ditch the gas guzzlers?For more of Camila's reporting on electric cars, check out… → Read More
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars. → Read More