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- 1Electric Vehicles Outsell Petrol and Diesel Cars in Europe for First Time●Electric Vehicles Outsell Gasoline, Diesel Cars in Europe for First Time
Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel cars in Europe for the first time, marking a historic milestone for the continent's auto industry. The shift signals accelerating consumer adoption of battery-electric models as European manufacturers push ahead with electrification plans and emissions rules tighten across the region.
- 2Electric car sales in Europe up 41 percent in first half of 2026▼Electric car sales in Europe up 41 percent in the first half of 2026
Electric car sales in Europe rose by 41 percent in the first half of 2026, according to a report circulating in news coverage of the auto sector. The sharp increase is being read as a sign that demand for battery-electric vehicles on the continent continues to accelerate, with the figure drawing attention from industry watchers and consumers alike.
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Sales of Chinese hybrid cars are growing rapidly in the European Union even as the bloc imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The tariffs, introduced to counter alleged subsidies, apply mainly to battery-electric models, so manufacturers are increasingly exporting hybrids, which fall outside the measures, to keep a foothold in the European market.
- 4Plug-in EV share of new car sales compared across countries●Plug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
New figures on plug-in electric vehicle adoption — counting battery-electric cars alongside plug-in hybrids and extended-range models — show the share of new passenger-car sales and registrations in different countries as of around August 2026. Norway is again approaching 100%, but the point being made is that a range of other countries across continents, income levels and grid types are also climbing the list.
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Mercedes-Benz will assemble its electric GLC model in Thailand, adding local production of a battery-electric vehicle in Southeast Asia. The move points to growing investment in EV manufacturing capacity in the region, though details on timing, output or local partners have not yet been made clear.
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Nissan has presented the third generation of its e-POWER powertrain, its series-hybrid technology in which a petrol generator charges a battery that drives the wheels entirely by electric motor. The company published a technical overview on its global site, detailing efficiency and refinement improvements over earlier versions. The announcement has drawn attention from technology enthusiasts debating whether the series-hybrid approach can compete with battery-electric vehicles and rival hybrids.
- 7Electric truck driver begins round-the-world journey in Mercedes eActros 600▼Elektrotrucker sets off to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes eActros 600 electric truck
A long-haul driver known as the Elektrotrucker has set off on an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the electric long-distance truck from Daimler Truck. The journey aims to demonstrate that battery-electric heavy trucks can handle long-distance routes, and it is drawing attention from electric vehicle enthusiasts and the freight industry.
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Arval UK, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company, has surpassed 63,000 electric vehicles in its fleet, passing a significant milestone in its electrification strategy. The achievement underlines the pace at which company car fleets are shifting to battery-electric models, and highlights growing business demand for zero-emission vehicles in the UK as firms work towards net-zero targets.
- 9High-mileage EVs beat gas cars in U.K. reliability checks▼High-mileage EVs outperform gas cars in U.K. reliability inspections
High-mileage electric vehicles in the United Kingdom are outperforming comparable petrol and diesel cars in reliability inspections, according to a report from Driving.ca. The findings counter a common assumption that EVs wear out faster, suggesting battery-electric drivetrains may hold up better over long use than conventional engines and transmissions.