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How The Ford F-150 Lightning Saved Lives
The Ford F-150 Lightning lived a short life. But for many people, it was a lifeline when the going got tough. When a hurricane took power out at a Florida veterinary clinic last year, the Lightning’s giant battery powered it…
This One Chart Shows What Happened To EVs In America In 2025
U.S. EV sales will fall by 2.1% in 2025, Cox Automotive says. This decade, electric car sales soared as more models hit the market and awareness grew. Policy whiplash put an end to that growth story in 2025. So what…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Wont Get A 2026 Model
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz won't come back for the 2026 model year. Sales of the retro-inspired minivan got off to a slow start, in part due to its high price and relatively skimpy range. A VW spokesperson pushed back against…
This Former Tesla Executive Could Be GM’s Next CEO
Happy Friday and welcome back to Critical Materials, your go-to source for the news driving the future of transportation. On today's docket: GM CEO Mary Barra could pick an EV and autonomy pioneer as her successor. A period of wild…
Rivian R1T Owners Can Now Get A Solar Tonneau Cover For Off-Grid Camping
This is the world’s first solar tonneau cover designed specifically for the Rivian R1T electric pickup. Made by Worksport, a New York-based company, it can send power to an external battery pack that can be fully charged in four hours.…
The 2027 Dodge Charger EV Gets A Tesla Charging Port
The 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack is here Billed as the “world’s most powerful muscle car,” the 2027 Daytona EV comes with a Tesla-style charging port from the factory. An AC charging adapter will come standard, but customers will…
Ford’s China-Only Bronco EREV Seems Like A Really Promising Start
The Ford Bronco New Energy is a midsized electrified crossover made by JMC-Ford specifically for China. It will be available in both full EV and EREV (with a gas engine) variants. The Bronco New Energy will start at $32,500 in…