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- 1EV Sales Soar 52% in Europe as Fuel Prices Hit RecordsβΌEV Sales Are Booming in Europe with Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
Electric car sales in Europe have jumped 52%, with the surge attributed to record-high gasoline prices of roughly $10 a gallon. Bloomberg reports the price gap is pushing buyers toward EVs faster than expected. Commenters are debating whether high fuel costs alone can sustain the momentum, or whether subsidies and charging infrastructure matter more for long-term adoption.
- 2CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km RangeβΌTECHNOLOGY: Chinaβs CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery capable of recharging in about six minutes while delivering a range of roughly 1,000 kilometres (about 620 miles). The announcement positions the company at the front of the race to ease driver concerns over charging times and range anxiety, and is likely to put pressure on Western automakers and battery rivals racing to match the technology.
- 3The 10 states with the most EV chargers revealedβΌThe 10 states with the most EV chargers as electric car sales rise
New rankings list the 10 US states with the most electric vehicle chargers, published as electric car sales continue to climb nationwide. The figures highlight where charging infrastructure is most developed, with California widely expected to lead, and come amid growing public interest in whether charging networks can keep pace with rising EV adoption across the country.
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Porsche electric vehicles can now be charged wirelessly, without plugging in a cable. The development points to inductive charging becoming available for the brand's EV lineup, letting drivers replenish batteries simply by parking over a charging pad. It is the latest step in automakers' push to make EV ownership more convenient and reduce reliance on physical connectors.
- 5Best EV Chargers 2026: Stop Unplugging, Maker WarnsβΌBest EV Chargers 2026: The Manufacturer Says Stop Unplugging It https://www. onegreenplanet.org/environment /best-ev-cha
A new guide to the best home EV chargers for 2026 highlights a warning from manufacturers: repeatedly unplugging your charger wears out the outlet. The piece reviews top home charging options and explains how to match a charger's amperage to your home's electrical panel, advising drivers to leave chargers plugged in rather than disconnecting them after every session.
- 6LFP battery chemistry becomes key factor in EV buyingβΌThe LFP pivot: Why battery chemistry is becoming crucial when buying an electric vehicle
A growing shift toward LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries is changing how buyers evaluate electric vehicles. Unlike other lithium-ion chemistries, LFP offers lower cost, longer cycle life and better tolerance for regular charging, though with trade-offs in energy density and cold-weather performance. As more automakers adopt the chemistry in mainstream models, battery type is becoming a central consideration alongside range and price when shopping for an EV.
- 7Nio Slides 4% as Geely Buys 30% Stake in Nio PowerβNio Slides 4% as Geely Takes 30% Stake in Nio Power Unit; XPeng Drops 4%, Tesla Slips
Shares of Chinese EV maker Nio fell about 4% after Geely took a 30% stake in Nio Power, Nio's battery swapping and charging unit. The deal gives Geely a significant holding in the power infrastructure business. XPeng also dropped around 4% in the same trading session, while Tesla shares slipped modestly, as weakness spread across EV-related stocks.
- 8EVgo Previews 750kW EV Charging System for 2027βEVgo Previews 750kW EV Charging System Ahead of Planned 2027 Rollout
EVgo has previewed a 750kW electric vehicle charging system that the company plans to roll out in 2027. The system would significantly exceed the power of most chargers available today, pointing to faster charging times for future electric vehicles. Attention is focused on what this means for EV charging speeds and infrastructure ahead of the planned deployment.
- 9EVgo Unveils 750kW Charger That Could Refill EVs in 10 MinutesβEVgo Announces 750kW Fast Charging System That Could Cut EV Charging to 10 Minutes
US fast-charging network EVgo has announced a 750kW fast charging system it says could cut electric vehicle charging times to around 10 minutes. If delivered at scale, the technology would roughly double today's fastest charging speeds and significantly reduce one of the main barriers to EV adoption. Details on rollout timing and compatible vehicles have not yet been widely reported.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to launch its first car powered by a solid-state battery in 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to bring them to market. BYD's timetable puts it among the frontrunners in the next generation of EV battery technology.