China's Electric Dream

Published: July 22, 2022, 4:53 p.m.

b'Coming up today: how China took control of the world\\u2019s lithium supply and we explain why your next car could be a threat to national security. Western automakers built their fortunes on the internal combustion engine. Now China has ambitions to define the electric vehicle age.\\nThe stories we talked about this week (and more!):\\n\\nChina Built Your iPhone. Will It Build Your Next Car?\\nhttps://www.wired.com/story/foxconn-apple-car-china/\\n\\nThe Rise and Precarious Reign of China\\u2019s Battery King\\nhttps://www.wired.com/story/catl-china-battery-production-evs/\\n\\nIs Your New Car a Threat to National Security?\\nhttps://www.wired.com/story/china-cars-surveillance-national-security/\\n\\nMusic by Filip Hnizdo\\nProduced and edited by Matt Burgess\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'