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- 1Three-quarters of UK plug-in hybrids cannot use rapid chargers▼Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
A Guardian report says three-quarters of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid cars cannot use the country's rapid electric-vehicle chargers, highlighting a compatibility gap as charging networks expand and petrol prices push drivers toward electrified vehicles. The finding raises questions about how practical plug-in hybrids are for quick top-ups, and adds to debate over whether buyers should opt for fully electric cars instead.
- 2BYD probes Shark 6 cybersecurity flaw in Australia●BYD investigates Shark 6 cybersecurity vulnerability as it defends Australian data safeguards
Chinese automaker BYD is investigating a reported cybersecurity vulnerability in its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute, while defending the data-handling safeguards it has in place for Australian customers. The issue has raised questions about how connected vehicles from Chinese manufacturers collect and protect user data, a growing concern as BYD rapidly expands in the Australian market.