This week's edition dives into global EV investments, alarming factory fires, major plant closures, and a wave of new tariffs disrupting supply chains. As automakers and suppliers brace for change, shifting alliances and protective policies redefine the road ahead. Don't miss key insights into the industry's uncertain but transformative future. For the week of August 15 - 21, 2025, by Elm Analytics. Published August 22, 2025.