U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals

U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals

While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and some of its closest allies.
Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.
Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year

Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year

Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.