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Why Uber Picked The Lucid Gravity As Its Next-Gen Robotaxi
Uber is diving full-steam into the robotaxi race. The ridesharing giant has partnered with as many as 18 companies to launch driverless rides in the U.S. and some overseas markets. One of Uber’s bets involves a three-way deal with the…
For Maximum Winter EV Driving Range, You Want A Car With This Feature
Electric vehicles can lose up to 20% of their maximum range in freezing temperatures. This can be tricky to deal with, but it is not a dealbreaker. And some EVs handle cold-weather losses better than others. What you really want…
When Will Rivians Get Self-Driving? By 2030, CEO Says
Robotaxis and driver-assistance features are both more capable than they've ever been—and getting better every day. One big question going forward is when those technologies will converge. In other words, you can take a driverless ride in a Waymo right…
The 10 Biggest EV Battery Developments In 2025
Batteries are the backbone of America’s technological ambitions. Electric vehicles, drones, aircraft, defense systems, grid storage, consumer electronics—the entire future runs on electrons stuffed into metal boxes. They are so crucial that they may ultimately determine whether the U.S. remains a…
Tesla Full Self-Driving, Now With More Texting And Driving
Happy Friday and welcome to Critical Materials, your morning source for the biggest stories shaping the future of the auto industry. On today's docket: Elon Musk says you can text and drive on Full Self-Driving (Supervised), President Trump is a…
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It’s A Tremendous EV Deal
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt can now be configured on the automaker’s website. The base Bolt LT starts from $28,995, including destination. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt…
The 2027 Kia EV5 Heads To Canada With A Tesla Charge Port And A Low Price
The Kia EV5 can now be ordered in Canada. When the entry-level version hits dealerships late next year, it will be the country’s cheapest new electric SUV. Orders for the 2027 EV5 are now open, with a starting price of…