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BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging’ — but there’s a catch
The Chinese automaker’s new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.
Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs
The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.
Tesla loses its charm for India’s loyalists — even as Musk finally delivers
Tesla’s debut in India has not convinced its early backers, who waited for the company to enter the market for nearly a decade.