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People seem to think the EV transition is going away. In reality, 2026 is going to be the most exciting year yet.

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Over New 30 EVs Are Launching In 2026. We Listed Them All, And Why They Matter
People seem to think the EV transition is going away. In reality, 2026 is going to be the most exciting year yet.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
California wants to plug the hole left by the EV tax credit with $200 million.
California Plans To Plug The EV Tax Credit Gap With $200 Million
The state is proposing to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in EV incentives to make up for the loss of the federal tax credit.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
On the latest Plugged-In Podcast, we discussed our favorite new EVs coming out in 2026—and why they matter.
The EVs We're Most Excited For In 2026 And Why
Tons of awesome new electric cars are coming out this year. From the Rivian R2 to the Toyota C-HR, we discussed our favorite new EVs launching in 2026.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Mazda is getting a big leg up on EVs from its Chinese partner.
The Mazda CX-6e Is A Bold Electric SUV Aimed At The Tesla Model Y
The Japanese automaker is finally warming up to electric vehicles with help from its Chinese partner.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
GM just took a $6 billion hit due to EV policy whiplash. That and more in this morning's Critical Materials newsletter.
GM Takes A $6 Billion Hit Thanks To EV Policy Whiplash
Plus, China is seeking to increase its oversight on battery makers and the EVs set to break cover at the Brussel Motor show.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Goodbye, Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
The Plug-In Hybrid Jeep Wrangler And Grand Cherokee Are Dead
Stellantis has canceled its plug-in hybrid Chrylser and Jeep models as it focuses on hybrids, EVs and EREVs.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Kia’s new entry-level electric crossover will enter Europe's increasingly competitive affordable EV market.
Affordable Kia EV2: This Is Our Best Look Yet
Kia’s new entry-level electric crossover will enter Europe's increasingly competitive affordable EV market.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Plus, automakers embrace open-source software and personal autonomy may not be coming that soon.
Congress Could Pave The Way For Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams
Today on Critical Materials: Automakers turn to open source for cost cutting, Tesla could benefit from a new bill and robotaxis aren't replacing cars.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM
A new study from Deloitte says range and charging are still the biggest concerns.
Americans Still Worry About EV Range More Than EV Prices, Study Finds
A new Deloitte study found that EV prices ranked third, behind range and charging time, on the list of what's keeping buyers away electric vehicles.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It's a Ford?
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Hyundai's deals went up late and we're busy at CES, but we are updating soon!
January 8, 2026 at 4:28 AM
The Lucid Air sedan gave birth to Lucid Motors, but that may be the four-door swan song, its CEO said.

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Lucid's Midsize Platform Will Spawn Three 'Bodies'—But It's Done With Sedans
Lucid Motors' interim CEO dropped some hints about its next act after the Gravity SUV. But it's done with four-door cars.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Ford announced a big tech push at CES: in-car AI assistants, a unified “vehicle brain” and eyes-free driving coming soon
Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Platform Will Get Eyes-Off Driving In 2028
Not to be outdone at CES, Ford announces a big tech push: in-car AI assistants, a unified “vehicle brain” and eyes-free driving soon.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Xiaomi just updated its Tesla Model 3 rivaling sedan with faster charging, more power and an updated interior.
The Xiaomi SU7 Just Became An Even Bigger Problem For Tesla
Xiaomi just updated its Tesla Model 3 rivaling sedan with faster charging, more power and an updated interior.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
A new battery-powered charging station in New York City could be a game changer for the economics of juicing up an EV.
This Huge EV Charging Hub In NYC Will Run On Batteries
A new battery-powered charging station in New York City could be a game changer for the economics of juicing up an EV.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Which EV will be the best of the rest in 2026?
America Has A New Favorite Non-Tesla Electric Car
The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are still untouchable. But the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are all vying for third place.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Tesla took too long to file the trademark application for the "Cybercab." Now it could lose the name to a faster pen.
The Tesla Cybercab Just Got Smacked Down By The Feds—And Not How You'd Expect
Another company beat Tesla to filing for the Cybercab trademark. Now the USPTO has suspended Tesla's application for the name until further notice.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Jaguar I-Pace will be around for a while, but the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company is moving beyond it soon.
Waymo's New Zeekr Cab Has A Real Name, And You May See It Soon
The Jaguar I-Pace will be around for a while, but Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo is moving beyond it soon.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Boston Dynamics is leaning on Hyundai's manufacturing scale to help produce these robots, which could report for factory duty in 2028. Here's what we know.

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Hyundai's Atlas Robot From Boston Dynamics: What Is It, Exactly?
Hyundai has announced that it plans to add 30,000 robots to its production lines, and some of them will be the humanoid Atlas robot from Boston Dynamics.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Amid some big news at CES this week around solid-state batteries, we look at why they show such promise—and why they haven't happened yet despite years of R&D:

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Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?
The development of solid-state batteries is nearing the finish line. Now, battery makers are racing to figure out the next steps.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The company was coy on details, but said that the electric SUV is expected to go on sale in the U.S. as early as 2028.

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Sony And Honda Want To Make This Afeela Electric SUV
It’s called the Afeela Prototype 2026, and it made a surprise debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. It's scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in just two years.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone. But manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.

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The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In January 2026
The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone. But manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The F-150 and Maverick hybrids soared last year as EV sales slumped.
Ford's Hybrids Had Their Best Year Ever. EVs, Not So Much
America's No.2 automaker saw hybrid sales boom on the back of models like the F-150 Hybrid and Maverick Hybrid.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai gained ground in the used EV market. But Teslas are still the biggest sellers.
Tesla Dominated The Used EV Market In 2025, But Its Lead Is Narrowing
Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai gained ground in the used EV market. But Teslas are still the biggest sellers.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Everything's good now that tariffs are settled, right?

...Right?

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Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough
Today on Critical Materials: Hyundai makes a bold industry prediction, CES is pushing self-driving, and Xiaomi wants to sell 34% more cars.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM