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Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel cars in Europe for the first time, marking a historic milestone in the shift away from combustion engines. The figures highlight how quickly European buyers are moving to battery-powered models as automakers expand their electric lineups and regulations tighten. Industry observers are calling it a symbolic turning point for the continent's car market.
- 2CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge, 1,000-km Range▼TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that it says can recharge in just six minutes and deliver a range of 1,000 kilometers. The announcement, made in China, highlights the company's push to lead the global EV battery market by tackling the two biggest consumer concerns: charging time and driving range.
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Michigan is giving used electric vehicle batteries a new life, according to the state. The effort points to growing work around battery reuse and recycling as more electric vehicles hit the road and older packs reach the end of their first use. It fits into the state's broader push to position itself as a hub for the EV battery supply chain.
- 4Electric 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.
- 5High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol ones●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study covered by The Guardian has found that high-mileage used electric cars are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles. The finding challenges a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and that electric cars become unreliable with age. The news is prompting debate among drivers and industry watchers about long-term EV ownership costs and whether second-hand electric cars deserve more buyer confidence than they typically get.
- 6Battery Shortages Push Over a Third of Car Buyers to Give Up▼Over 1/3 Car Buyers Abandon Purchase Plans Reluctantly Due To Lack Of Expected Batteries
More than a third of prospective car buyers are reluctantly abandoning their purchase plans because the vehicles they want do not come with the batteries they expected. The finding highlights how battery supply and specification gaps are directly affecting consumer demand in the electric vehicle market, leaving buyers unwilling to settle for alternatives.
- 7Europe's electric future needs its own battery industry▼COMMENTARY: Europe’s electric future needs a battery industry of its own
A commentary argues that Europe must build a domestic battery industry to secure its electric vehicle transition rather than relying on foreign suppliers, particularly Asian and Chinese manufacturers. The piece reflects ongoing debate in Brussels and national capitals about industrial policy, energy security and competitiveness as the EU pushes its shift away from combustion engines.
- 8Bosch Says the Truck of the Future Isn't Electric—It's Hybrid▼Bosch Says the Truck of the Future Isn’t Electric—It’s Hybrid
Bosch is arguing that battery-electric alone will not dominate long-haul trucking, and that hybrid technology will instead define the trucks of the future. The supplier's position, reported by Autoweek, pushes back against the industry's widespread EV-first messaging for freight. It adds to an ongoing debate among truck makers and suppliers about how quickly zero-emission powertrains can realistically replace diesel over long distances.