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The Auto Industry Is Tired Of Politics Screwing With EVs

Today on Critical Materials: Automakers call for less dramatic politics for Evs, U.S. likely to ban Chinese AV software, and Germans to begin spending on ICE

InsideEVs · Aug 6, 2024

Hyundai Throws Cash At Lobbying As Trump Vows To Nuke EV Subsidies

Today on Critical Materials: Hyundai preps for presidency shift by lobbying, Rivian tells the world to stop copying the Model Y, and Tesla Optimus gets delayed.

InsideEVs · Jul 23, 2024

Trump Opposes EVs. His PAC May Get $45M From Elon Musk Every Month

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes a huge donation commitment, EV tax credit is still confusing consumers, and used EV prices may stabilize.

InsideEVs · Jul 16, 2024

The Volkswagen Group Comes Out Swinging With 44 Cars At The Beijing Auto Show

Today on Critical Materials: VW group shows of 44 new cars at Beijing Auto Show, CATL unveils 620-mile LFP battery, and Xiaomi's SU7 is crushing expectations.

InsideEVs · Apr 25, 2024

Tesla Just Laid Off 10% Of Its Workforce. Now Elon Musk Wants More Money

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla is lobbying for Elon Musk's $68 billion payday, Rivian lays off more employees, and Mexico halts incentives for Chinese EVs.

InsideEVs · Apr 18, 2024

Tesla Wants To Pivot To Robotaxis. It Still Won't Answer One Key Question

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla's robotaxi liability, Nissan picks up gigacasting and solid-state batteries, plus Tesla and Tata strike a deal.

InsideEVs · Apr 16, 2024

Tesla May Be Headed For Massive Layoffs As Woes Mount: Reports (Updated)

According to a new report, Tesla may see big cuts to its workforce as early as this week.

InsideEVs · Apr 15, 2024

Tesla's Supercharging Network Set To Rake In Piles Of Cash

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla Supercharging network is set to rake in cash, court upholds California's EV rules, and Tesla owners overwhelming brand loyal.

InsideEVs · Apr 10, 2024

Fisker On The Brink As NYSE De-Lists Stock Over 'Abnormally Low' Price

Today on Critical Materials: Fisker is delisted from the NYSE, Toyota could build an electric Hilux in 2025, and GM will no longer share customer driving data.

InsideEVs · Mar 26, 2024

Volkswagen's ID.4 Plant In Tennessee Seeks To Unionize With The UAW

Today on Critical Materials: VW's Tennessee plant looks to unionize, U.S. will finalize changes to EV efficiency rating rule, and Blink is expanding its infrastructure.

InsideEVs · Mar 19, 2024