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‘Dark’ Car Factories Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Welcome back to Critical Materials, your go-to source for the biggest stories driving the future of transportation. On the docket today: Fully automated car factories may happen sooner than you think, EV battery recycling gets supercharged, and some troubling data is…
Canada Just Opened The Door To Cheap Chinese EVs
Canada agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products. The decision was made during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing to improve strained Canada–China relations. The move breaks…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is A Hit–Just Not In The U.S.
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minivan saw its global sales double last year. The EV’s performance in the U.S. has been lackluster. Elsewhere, the van has been buzzing along nicely. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is proving to be a hit,…
EVs Now Dominate Europe’s Crash Safety Charts
Over 100 new cars were tested by Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading crash safety authority, last year. In all five major categories, EVs received the highest safety ratings. An EV was also the overall best performer. Electric cars surpassed their gas-powered…
The Mercedes EQE And EQS EVs Are Back On Sale In The U.S.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS electric cars are once again available in the United States. The four EVs went on hiatus in the U.S. on September 1, before the cancellation of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The SUV versions of…
These Were America’s 10 Favorite Non-Tesla Electric Cars In 2025
Chevrolet, Ford and Hyundai were the best-selling non-Tesla EV manufacturers in the U.S. last year. Americans are slowly turning away from Tesla, which recorded a 7% drop in sales in 2025. This was great news for cars like the Honda…
The Honda 0 Series Saloon Gets Delayed To 2027
Honda's new 0 Series platform launches this year, with a new software experience, an AI assistant and a Honda-developed electrical architecture. The Acura RSX and Honda 0 Series SUV will launch in 2026 as scheduled, but the Saloon has been…