Good news for the EV market?
Surging gas prices from the US-Iran conflict have consumers reconsidering electric vehicles, just as domestic automakers pulled back on them.

Jordyn is a senior enterprise tech reporter focusing on transportation for Morning Brew Inc. She previously covered the automotive industry for The Detroit News. Prior to that, she worked at The Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Youngstown Vindicator.
Surging gas prices from the US-Iran conflict have consumers reconsidering electric vehicles, just as domestic automakers pulled back on them.
Robotaxi companies are expanding to Japan, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Tesla's robotaxi fleet is crashing nearly four times more often than human drivers, raising a question the industry still can't answer: Are these things actually safer?
When it comes to “edge cases,” even a teen with a fresh driver’s license has a leg up on autonomous vehicles.
Unlike your parents, your BFF, and your coworkers, robotaxi companies actually want to take you to the airport. But it’s easier said than done.
At CES 2026, Motional announced plans to launch a commercial driverless robotaxi service later this year.
The trend spells welcome news for an EV sector clamoring for more affordable vehicles.
Morning Brew’s new Enterprise Tech team is headed to Vegas.
One trend to watch in 2026 is the expansion of robotaxi deployments into new markets like the Middle East and Europe.
Despite headwinds, Edmunds analysts forecast 16 million new-vehicle sales next year.