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CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices

CATL and BYD are already dominating the EV battery market, accounting for over 50% of global sales last year. With new tech rolling out in 2026, China’s battery leaders look to stay one step ahead of the competition. CATL and BYD double down on sodium-ion EV batteries To combat rising lithium prices, Chinese battery manufacturers are pushing for new types of battery chemistries, including…
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Lucid's (LCID) first $50,000 midsize EV is coming together at just the right time

With production set to begin later this year, Lucid Motors (LCID) has built the first prototypes for its midsize EV. The new models will start at around $50,000 as Lucid expands into new segments. Lucid builds the first midsize EV prototypes After overcoming the production hurdles that hampered production of its first SUV, the Gravity, Lucid is preparing to introduce its long-awaited midsize EV…
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Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward

Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer electric bike brand has reached an agreement to sell its assets. “As part of the bankruptcy process, Rad Power Bikes conducted an asset auction late last week,” a Rad Power Bikes spokesperson explained to Electrek. “The auction resulted in a successful…
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This major city just banned fat tire electric bikes

Amsterdam is often held up as the gold standard for bicycle-friendly cities, but even in one of the most bike-centric places on Earth, not all e-bikes are being treated equally. The Dutch capital has announced plans to ban electric fat tire bikes from its most famous park, and city officials are openly discussing whether wider restrictions could follow. The initial ban targets fat tire e-bikes in…
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