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A row of various BYD vehicles parked outside a modern dealership, showcasing sleek designs and a contemporary building.

Tech

Chinese EV giant's affordable new vehicle races to strong sales, consumers love the 5-minute charging

A modern Toyota dealership with a variety of vehicles displayed in front, including red, blue, and black trucks.

Business

Toyota receives 3,000+ orders in first hour after launching new luxury EV

A person is charging an electric vehicle at a charging station while displaying the car's dashboard and interior.

Tech

Video of EV recharging as fast as a gas station fill-up goes viral

A speeding train passes through a grassy landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Tech

Chicago to St Louis rail plan could jump-start high-speed train travel in the US

Business

Washington lawmakers pass new EV law that could upend Tesla's dominance: 'Great news for consumers'

A white Chevrolet Silverado electric truck with a black front grille.

Tech

4 electric trucks that could tempt traditional pickup drivers to make the switch

A Sound Transit Link light rail train travels along the tracks on a floating bridge beside a Seattle highway.

Tech

World's 1st light rail operating across floating bridge unveiled in Seattle: 'An engineering marvel'

Tech

Uber invests $1.25B in partnership with EV company to launch robotaxis by 2031

An aerial view of a parking area with white delivery van EVs and solar panel-covered roofs.

Tech

Researchers successfully operate lithium-ion battery at frigid temperatures

A high-speed maglev train in Japan.

Tech

Viewers left speechless after watching Japan's high-speed train zoom past

Top part of a Toyota Highlander electric SUV against a pastel sky.

Business

Toyota unveils new, all-electric version of Highlander SUV model

Battery charging screen in electric vehicle.

Tech

Automakers race to achieve 800 miles of driving range with 'holy grail' EV batteries