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Once building more than 40 percent of new US fast-charging ports, the dominant Supercharger network slipped to 26 percent in a single quarter, and six of the top 1…

Tesla's share of new US DC fast-charging ports fell from above 40% to 26% in Q1 2026, as Ionna, Red E and a fragmented field ...
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A charging network backed by eight rival automakers claimed the top satisfaction score in the US, while the longtime fast-charge leader’s share of 76,000 public ports …

A joint venture of eight automakers just topped JD Power's DC fast-charging rankings as Tesla's share of 76,236 US ...
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More than half of US two-parent families now have both parents working full time, a first in American history

A Pew survey of 2,242 US working parents finds 52% of two-parent households now have both parents in full-time jobs, a ...
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A smartwatch’s redesigned heart sensor fires every 5 seconds all day long, and that is 60 times more often than the model it replaced last year

Apple Watch Series 12 reads heart rate every 5 seconds all day — a 60-fold jump over its predecessor — using a rebuilt Health ...
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New peer-reviewed framework shows renewable-aligned EV charger siting can help utilize surplus midday solar power

A new open-access study shows placing public EV chargers to capture midday solar surplus can reduce grid stress and cut ...
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A single night out costs American daters $189 all-in, and the average person running 12 dates a year spends $2,323 before a single app subscription is counted

The all-in cost of an American date has hit $189, up 12.5% in one year, pushing annual dating spend to $2,323 and nearly half ...
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Used-car sedan prices near $20,000 for first time as off-lease EVs expand supply

Carfax and Cox Automotive data show used sedans closing in on $20,000 while 300,000 returning EV leases reshape inventory and ...
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Fast-charging stations at up to 25 US utilities wait up to two years for a grid connection, and a federal program is betting software can cut that queue

High-powered EV fast chargers are waiting up to 2 years for grid connection. A $11.2M federal program is piloting software fixes at 25 utilities across 24 states.
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Global chip sales hit $146.8 billion in July, surpassing any previous full-year record in seven months

SIA data show global semiconductor sales reached $146.8 billion in July 2026, up 135% year-over-year, with the 2026 year-to-date total already exceeding any prior annual record.
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XREAL Aura Android XR glasses debut at Venice with Sony micro-OLED displays priced under $1,500

XREAL Aura, Google's Android XR smart glasses with 70-degree optical see-through display and Gemini AI, is showcased at ...
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A century-old Munich car factory rebuilt a third of its floor while 1,000 vehicles a day kept rolling, and each new electric sedan streams 20,000 features live during assem…

A 100-year-old Munich plant rebuilt a third of its floor without stopping production, and each new electric sedan now streams ...
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America’s best-selling compact SUV now ships with a battery and electric motor on every single trim, and 324 horsepower at the top of the lineup

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 goes hybrid-only for the first time in its history, with a 52-mile electric range on the PHEV and 320 hp ...