Today on Critical Materials: Tesla Model Y is most American-made car, buyers demand Apple CarPlay, and automakers look to software-defined vehicles.
A car made in America is a big selling point for many domestic consumers. That's especially true as politicians are pushing protectionist measures to prevent some foreign-built EVs from encroaching on domestic territory. But how made-in-America is each vehicle, and what should that mean for consumers looking to pick up a new electric car? Welcome to Critical Materials, your daily roundup for all things EV and automotive tech.
'We're moving toward a native system that easily syncs with the customers' phone of choice and enables deeper integration with vehicle controls and status, alongside features like voice assistant, navigation, music, texts, calls, apps, and more.' Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Apple for anti-competitive behavior. One key focus of the case is the tech giant's use of Apple CarPlay to drive out competition.
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