75% of Americans surveyed think that 75 miles of range is adequate for most daily driving needs.  a full 92% surveyed think that investment in EV technology is important. Charging infrastructure and vehicle price remain big roadblocks to EV adoption.  Today’s world is full of doom and gloom, especially when it comes to the outlook…

“The Optiq’s algorithm minimizes your time,” Cadillac said in response, “based on your battery state and the chargers in your area. It picks the route and charge stations for fastest [travel] time. The remaining-at-destination calculations are based on models of the vehicle using traffic patterns and elevation changes along the route. Fluctuation can come from…

There's buyer's remorse, and then there's remorse-because-I-bought-a-Tesla. Some folks aren't content with "I bought this before Elon went crazy" stickers, either. They've become more litigious over what they say is damage Tesla's CEO has done to the brand and their own resale values. Now, we'll see if the courts agree.  Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily…

Hyundai teases the Ioniq 6 N, revealing more of its exterior. The hottest version of the Ioniq 6 is believed to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. It will be a lot like the Ioniq 5 N, but even more focused, quicker and better around a track. One of the most highly…

Kia has taken the next step in building its extensive "Platform Beyond Vehicle" electric van lineup, starting in Europe. Shortly after the launch of the PV5 Cargo, the all-electric PV5 Passenger has arrived, making the first passenger car model based on the brand’s innovative platform designed for a variety of tailor-made vehicle variants through modularity and…

A fleet of 100 Fiat 500e EVs will get Ample's battery swap tech. The fleet will be part of Stellantis' Free2move mobility provider. Ample's swap stations can put a freshly charged battery in an EV in just five minutes. Spain’s electric car sharing scene just got a little more interesting thanks to Stellantis and San…

Genesis describes its broader approach to electrifying its lineup, which will include non-plug-in hybrids and range extenders alongside full EVs. Its next-gen EVs will be built on a new rear-biased platform that promises to prioritize driving fun, especially in the Magma versions. The GV60 Magma will be the first in the manufacturer's new line of…

Tesla plans to unleash robotic taxis onto the streets of Austin, Texas, this month. If the automaker can pull this off, it will be the culmination of a rocky, decade-long effort by the company to develop a car capable of driving itself.  Here’s what we know—and don’t know—about Tesla’s plans.  When Is Tesla Launching…

On June 22—not tomorrow, as had been previously reported—Austinites should be able to call on self-driving Teslas for their next late-night Torchy's Tacos run. If anything goes wrong with the Tesla Robotaxis, a remote human teleoperator should be able to step in and sort things out. But how is that supposed to work, exactly? It's…

Tesla has set a soft date (June 22nd) to launch its Robotaxi service this month. The automaker will also show off the first line-to-door delivery of a new Tesla by the end of June. Don't forget that the "affordable" Tesla is also set to debut in the next few weeks. After months of promises, cryptic…