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- 1Trump Slashes US Fuel-Economy Standards●Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to weaken US fuel-economy standards, a decision critics say will increase greenhouse-gas emissions and air pollution while undercutting the American electric-vehicle market. The rollback relaxes requirements that automakers improve mileage across their fleets, reversing tighter rules adopted by previous administrations. Environmental and health advocates are warning of higher emissions and consumer fuel costs, while the change is being closely watched by carmakers weighing their EV investment plans.
- 2European EV Sales Soar as Fuel Prices Hit Records●EV Sales Are Booming in Europe with Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
Electric car sales in Europe have surged, rising 52% as gasoline reaches roughly $10 a gallon across much of the continent. Bloomberg reports the record-high fuel prices are pushing drivers to switch to electric vehicles in growing numbers. The trend is drawing attention as a sign that high energy costs, not just regulation, are accelerating Europe's shift away from combustion engines.
- 3High-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol, study finds●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study covered by the Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage break down less often than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors degrade quickly. Commenters are weighing whether the findings will boost confidence in the second-hand EV market and ease consumer worries about long-term running costs.