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Tesla Is Still Not Doing Great Across Europe
Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily source for the biggest stories at the intersection of mobility and tech. On today's docket: Europeans are still sour on Tesla, there's a new best-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S., and Nvidia is…
ZF’s AI-Powered Software Could Make The ‘ESP Off’ Button Irrelevant
German car parts supplier ZF is bringing artificial intelligence into the vehicle dynamics game. The company’s AI Road Sense solution takes data from multiple sensors and adapts the car’s driving behavior in real time. It can save drivers from getting…
New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Towing For A Lot Less Than The Competition
California-based Evotrex unveiled its first travel trailer, the PG5. It has a Tesla-style NACS port, an LFP battery pack, an electric motor and a gas engine that acts as a generator. The RV off-grid trailer can charge an EV or…
Ford’s Hybrids Had Their Best Year Ever. EVs, Not So Much
Ford sold a record number of hybrid vehicles in 2025. Its EV sales slumped by 14.1%. The F-150 Hybrid and Maverick Hybrid alone made up nearly three-quarters of Ford's hybrid sales. 2025 was a tough year for Ford's electric vehicle…
Tesla Dominated The Used EV Market In 2025, But Its Lead Is Narrowing
Teslas, barring the Cybertruck, were some of the most popular used electric vehicles of 2025. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 jumped nine spots to become one of the most popular used EVs of last year. The used EV market is poised…
Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough
After a year of uncertain trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, you might be thinking that 2026 has to be a little bit easier for automakers. Maybe not a cakewalk, but at least predictable, right? Well, maybe not. In fact, the Hyundai…
China’s Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America
Geely's communications chief says the company will announce the U.S. entry of Zeekr and Lynk & Co within the next three years. The company brought several vehicles to CES 2026 and hinted that they could be locally manufactured. Zeekr and…