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US EV fast charging has entered 'Charging 2.0' – here's what that means

The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about reliability, customer experience, and building a profitable business. According to EV charging data platform Paren‘s just-released Q2 2026 State of the…
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A $5M startup claims rare earth-free electric motor breakthrough

A Bengaluru startup called Vimag Labs just secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor that runs without any rare-earth magnets, using software and power electronics to generate its magnetic field instead. It’s a small, $5-million company taking a swing at a problem that has stumped Tesla, GM, and every major automaker for years: how to build a competitive EV motor that doesn’t…
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BYD's $10,000 Seagull EV revealed with a longer body and more upgrades

BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe, is getting another update with a longer body and a more powerful motor. BYD Seagull EV is due for a refresh Starting at just 69,800 yuan, or about $10,000, the Seagull is BYD’s smallest, most affordable electric car in China. Sold as the Dolphin Surf, the electric hatch starts at just £18,675 ($25,000) in the UK and €22,990…
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Toyota is promising big things for the Lexus LFA EV sports car, but will we ever get to see it?

Toyota’s luxury marque is bringing back its iconic sports car as an EV. The all-electric Lexus LFA made a public appearance at the Goodwood FOS, but will it ever reach production? When is Lexus launching the LFA EV sports car? After unveiling the LFA Concept in December, Lexus said it was the brand’s “vision for a next-generation electric sports car.” The LFA EV is being developed…
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