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BYD is testing solid-state EV batteries in its Seal sedan with nearly 1,200 miles of range

BYD has now begun testing solid-state EV batteries in its Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal. Initial tests suggest that the total driving range could reach nearly 1,200 miles (1,875 km). BYD begins testing solid-state EV batteries in the Seal It has been over a decade since BYD first began researching and developing the promising new EV battery technology. Last year, the company reached a milestone by…
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Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford’s upcoming low-cost EVs, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Today, the episode is live at 8 a.m instead due to Fred’s travels in…
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Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed

A Tesla manager who was recently fired for warning that CEO Elon Musk was ruining the company, Matthew LaBrot, has given an interview to give more details about the situation and how he doesn’t see Tesla coming out of it. Last month, we reported on how LaBrot, a 5-year veteran manager at Tesla, led an effort to represent Tesla employees who believe CEO Elon Musk has become an obstacle to the…
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Finally! The Nissan LEAFhas been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]

After years of development and months of teasers, Nissan has officially launched a reimagined version of the LEAF as a 2026 model year crossover, set to hit dealerships later this year. We will always love the original LEAF, but this new model is sharp and includes some well overdue upgrades, including a NACS port and Plug & Charge capabilities. It’s been over fifteen years since the…
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