China’s advanced auto industry may be hitting some speed bumps at home, but it’s expanding overseas at warp speed. And lately it’s been a question of “when,” not “if,” those vehicles could ever come to the United States. 2026 already feels like some dominoes have begun to fall. You had the Geely Group’s strong showing at…
I have a lot of respect for the Tesla Supercharger network. Those sleek white and red towers have done more to democratize electric cars in America than any other charging company. They make fast charging easy, reliable and ubiquitous. Tesla also keeps building stations faster than the rest of the industry. And now that other…
The smartphone app Chargeway just added real-time pricing for public EV chargers. The app also breaks charging speeds down to a 1 to 7 scale that’s easier to understand than kilowatt-hour speeds. The app aims to answer common questions: “Can I connect my car here? How long will charging take? How many chargers are available?…
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One automaker is looking to break away from the pack as electric vehicle competition heats up. Kia displayed its full range of European-sold EVs for the first time at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this September, according to Electrek. The lineup included two new models, the EV2 and the EV5. The South Korean manufacturer…
SUV hybrids from Hyundai, Renault, plus KGM’s Musso EV pickup, anchor growth in 2025 Hyundai Motor Company’s The All-New Palisade SUV (Hyundai Motor Company) Despite challenges ranging from US auto tariffs to slowing electric vehicle demand, Korea’s automotive market is showing resilience, driven by carmakers’ push to expand hybrid offerings and strengthen their SUV and…
Hyundai has been on an absolute tear lately. Its cars look sharp and its EVs feel futuristic without being goofy. But there’s a reason for Hyundai’s madness, and it’s all designed around stealing market share away from competitors by embracing change rather than rejecting it or moving too slowly. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily…