EV
The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025
In a tumultuous year for the electric-vehicle market in the United States, the Tesla Cybertruck fared particularly poorly. Elon Musk’s angular pickup experienced the steepest drop in sales of any EV in the U.S. in 2025 on a volume basis,…
The Cheapest Tesla Model Y Tackles The 70 MPH Range Test
The cheapest Tesla Model Y in the United States cuts some corners, but it all leads to impressive efficiency. Starting at $41,630, it has an EPA-estimated range of 321 miles. That figure takes into account both highway and city speeds,…
Cheap Chinese EVs Are Coming To Canada. Not Everyone Is Happy About It
Canada has reduced its tariff on imported Chinese EVs from 100% down to 6.1%. Imports are capped at 49,000 cars for the first year, growing to 70,000 by year five. Some Canadian politicians aren't too happy with the deal, citing…
Tesla’s Success In Japan Offers A Clear Lesson For Struggling EV Makers
Tesla's sales in Japan nearly doubled last year. The automaker substantially grew its number of showrooms and invested heavily in staff training to make that happen. The Japanese EV market is still nascent and has plenty of room to grow. …
If Geely Expands In America, Here’s What It Should Bring
Geely wants to sell more cars in the U.S., and it may announce could happen within 24 to 36 months. Geely is the second-largest car manufacturer in China, owning multiple brands including Volvo and Polestar. It's not clear which products…
‘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…