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- 1High-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol, study finds●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles. The findings challenge a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out quickly, and are drawing attention as more drivers consider second-hand electric cars amid the broader shift away from combustion engines.
- 2Old EV batteries seen as fix for Europe's wasted renewable energy▼‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.
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Electric vehicles sharply cut global fuel consumption in 2025, according to a report highlighted by InsideEVs. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, millions of barrels of gasoline and diesel demand are being displaced, marking one of the most significant shifts in transport energy use to date. Industry observers see it as evidence that electrification is now materially reshaping oil demand.
- 4BYD says its solid-state EV battery is nearly road-ready▼BYD Says Its New Solid-State EV Battery Tech Is Nearly Ready For The Open Road
Chinese automaker BYD says its solid-state electric vehicle battery technology is close to being ready for real-world use. Solid-state batteries promise greater range, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to commercialise them. A breakthrough from BYD, the world's largest EV maker, would be a major step in the industry's shift to next-generation battery tech.
- 5Study: High-Mileage Electric Cars More Reliable Than Petrol●"High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds" # Cars # Vehicles # EV # ElectricVehicles h
A study reported by The Guardian has found that used, high-mileage electric vehicles are more reliable than equivalent petrol cars, challenging a common assumption that EV durability drops sharply with age and mileage. The finding is being shared widely among drivers and environmental commentators, with many pointing to it as further evidence that electric cars are a dependable long-term alternative to combustion engines.
- 6Humanoid Robots, Not EVs, Will Test Solid-State Batteries First▼Solid-State Batteries' First Test Bed Is Humanoid Robots, Not EVs
Solid-state batteries, long tipped as the next breakthrough for electric vehicles, are being deployed first in humanoid robots, according to a new report. The reasoning is that robots offer a smaller, less price-sensitive market where the batteries' high energy density and safety benefits matter most, letting manufacturers iron out costs and production issues before tackling mass-market EVs.
- 7OBE Power secures new equity investment for North American EV charging expansion●OBE Power secures new equity investment to expand its North American EV charging network
OBE Power has secured a new equity investment that it will use to expand its electric vehicle charging network across North America. The company, a provider of EV charging solutions, says the funding will support its growth plans in the region. The announcement was reported by Charged EVs, though further financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.