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BYD's bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices

BYD is already seeing a flood of new EV buyers as gas and oil prices surge amid rising tensions in the Middle East. BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off Since it stopped building vehicles powered solely by internal combustion engines (ICEs) in 2022, BYD has become the world’s largest EV maker. The Chinese automaker ranked sixth in global sales in 2025, surpassing Ford for the first time, with over…
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Velotric launches super lightweight e-bike that's even lighter on your wallet

Velotric is taking a notable step into the growing lightweight e-bike segment with the launch of its new Tempo, a city-focused electric bike designed to feel much closer to a traditional bicycle than most of today’s heavier commuter models. Announced this morning for a budget price of $1,499, the Velotric Tempo weighs in at just 39 lb (17.7 kg), which is actually on the super lightweight end of…
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US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG's $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3

The US government has officially confirmed that Tesla is the customer behind LG Energy Solution’s massive $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract — ending months of speculation since LG first disclosed the deal last July. The three-year agreement will see LG produce LFP prismatic cells at its Lansing, Michigan factory starting in 2027, feeding directly into Tesla’s…
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Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle

Donut Lab, the Finnish solid-state battery startup that has faced intense skepticism since its CES 2026 debut, released its first pack-level charging test results today. The 18 kWh battery pack sustained over 100 kW of charging power — a 5C rate — for five minutes straight inside a Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle. The test marks the first time Donut Lab has demonstrated its technology beyond…
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