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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.
- 7Plug-in EV sales shares climb across diverse markets by August 2026●Plug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
New data on plug-in electric vehicle sales shares for around August 2026 shows battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range cars making up a rising slice of new passenger-car registrations worldwide. Norway is again approaching a 100% share, but the notable point is that countries on different continents, income levels and electricity grids are now appearing alongside it, suggesting adoption is broadening rather than staying confined to wealthy, early-moving markets.
- 8Europe'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.
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Researchers are applying semiconductor chipmaking techniques to build improved electric vehicle batteries, according to a report by SciTechDaily. The approach adapts lithography-based manufacturing methods from the chip industry to battery production, potentially improving battery performance. Details on which institutions are involved and the specific results have not been widely reported, but the cross-industry idea is drawing attention in technology and energy circles.
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Flooding from saltwater in South Jersey has caused electric vehicles to catch fire, as saltwater can short-circuit lithium-ion batteries and trigger fires hours or days after inundation. Local coverage is highlighting the danger and prompting warnings to EV owners in flood-affected areas.
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Porsche electric vehicles can now be charged wirelessly, without plugging in a cable. The development points to inductive charging becoming available for the brand's EV lineup, letting drivers replenish batteries simply by parking over a charging pad. It is the latest step in automakers' push to make EV ownership more convenient and reduce reliance on physical connectors.
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Nature has published an item titled 'Lowering lithium impacts', focused on reducing the environmental and social costs of lithium extraction. Lithium is central to electric vehicle batteries and grid storage, and mining it consumes large amounts of water and affects local communities. The publication is drawing attention from readers following the clean energy transition.
- 13LFP battery chemistry becomes key factor in EV buying●The LFP pivot: Why battery chemistry is becoming crucial when buying an electric vehicle
A growing shift toward LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries is changing how buyers evaluate electric vehicles. Unlike other lithium-ion chemistries, LFP offers lower cost, longer cycle life and better tolerance for regular charging, though with trade-offs in energy density and cold-weather performance. As more automakers adopt the chemistry in mainstream models, battery type is becoming a central consideration alongside range and price when shopping for an EV.
- 14South Africa to host $3.7bn European EV battery-material facility●Africa’s most industrialised economy set to host key battery-material facility in $3.7bn European EV supply chain
South Africa, the continent's most industrialised economy, is set to host a key battery-material production facility as part of a $3.7 billion European electric vehicle supply chain project. The investment would position the country as a strategic supplier of critical battery components to Europe's growing EV industry, boosting local industry and export prospects.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to launch its first car powered by a solid-state battery in 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to bring them to market. BYD's timetable puts it among the frontrunners in the next generation of EV battery technology.
- 16BYD's 10 millionth Dynasty vehicle rolls off the line●The 10 millionth BYD Dynasty car rolled off the production line in China
BYD has produced its 10 millionth Dynasty-series vehicle, which rolled off the production line at the company's plant in China. The milestone underlines the pace of BYD's expansion from battery maker into the world's largest producer of new energy vehicles. The Dynasty line, including models such as the Han, Tang, Song and Qin, is central to the company's domestic sales lead over global rivals.