Millions of old Toyota Prius hybrids will be recycled for new EV batteries, thanks to a startup run by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel

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Tesla Motors engineer and chief technical officer JB Straubel.
JB Straubel, cofounder of Redwood Materials and Tesla cofounder and former CTO

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The CEO of Ford is throwing shade at the Cybertruck's viral — and messy — attempt to drive up a dirt hill

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk introducing the Cybertruck in November 2019.

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Tesla's backtracked $50,000 resale fee could be a sign the Cybertruck isn't destined for the mainstream yet

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Tesla Cybertruck.

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Warren Buffett's company slashed its stake in BYD. Here's why that's surprising – and 5 possible explanations.

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Warren Buffett and Bill Gates (right) with BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu and Charlie Munger (left) in 2010.

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Warren Buffett should have invested in Tesla when it was worth 0.1% as much, Elon Musk says

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Elon Musk.

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Trump is wooing oil and gas tycoons to financially support his 2024 campaign, report says

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Former President Donald Trump.

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The F-150 Lightning is fast, fun, and comfortable — and you probably don't need one

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The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.

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Firefighters are still learning how to fight EV fires. Here's everything you need to know to stay safe.

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When firefighters removed the SUV from the garage to assess the fire , they identified the fuel source as the SUV's high-voltage battery pack. U.S. safety investigators say electric vehicle fires pose risks to first responders, and manufacturers have inadequate guidelines to keep them safe. (Orange County Sheriff's Department/National Transportation Safety Board via AP)
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Ram made an electric truck with a generator for people who aren't ready to give up gas convenience

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The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger.

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Ford is losing dealers' trust after a rocky year for the EV transition

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A Ford dealership.

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