President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act calls for at least 50% of an electric vehicle’s battery to be made in the U.S. to qualify for a federal discount. WSJ’s George Downs breaks down a battery to explain why that’s going to be a challenge. Illustration: George DownsGeorge Downs
George Downs explores the evolution of transportation, from electric vehicles to commercial aviation and the future of spaceflight.
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- E33Over 1,000 Aircraft Orders Behind: How Can Boeing Catch Up to Airbus?Boeing is typically nearly tied for orders with rival Airbus entering the annual Farnborough Airshow, but this year it’s well behind. WSJ’s George Downs reports from the show on how Boeing is trying to catch up and what it will take to restore balance to the aviation duopoly. Illustration: Rami Abukalam
- E32eVTOL Startups Wisk, Vertical and Others Descend on Farnborough Air ShowA whole fleet of eVTOL startups turned up at Farnborough Airshow this year with mockups, scale models and even functioning aircraft. WSJ’s George Downs reports from on the ground to see which ones look set for takeoff. Illustration: George Downs
