A top official at the Energy Department told a Senate panel Thursday
that the United States can make the transition to electric vehicles
without China. It’s a sign that the administration believes its efforts
to establish domestic clean energy supply chains are working. But the
remarks drew significant skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the
aisle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the Biden administration’s
EV defense and the pushback from lawmakers. Plus, a three-month campaign
by G7 countries, including the United States, is driving Russian oil
below world prices. 

 

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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

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Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.