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- 1High-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol, study findsโผHigh-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study has found that electric cars with 90,000 to 120,000 miles on the clock are more likely to pass MOT tests than petrol models of the same age, challenging the assumption that EVs degrade faster. The Guardian reported the findings, and the story is being widely shared and debated online, with drivers and industry watchers weighing in on what it means for used EV values and the shift away from combustion engines.
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The Trump administration is preparing to sharply weaken federal clean car rules, the emissions and fuel-efficiency standards that govern vehicle pollution in the United States. The New York Times reports the plan would roll back requirements pushed under previous administrations to push automakers toward electric vehicles. The move is expected to draw swift opposition from environmental groups and some states while being welcomed by parts of the auto industry.
- 3EU Electric Car Sales Surge as EV Market Share Reaches 21.7%โEU Electric Car Sales Surge as EV Market Share Reaches 21.7% in 2026
Electric vehicle sales are climbing across the European Union, with battery-electric cars now accounting for 21.7% of the new car market in 2026. The figures point to a continued shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles, driven by expanding model choice, tightening emissions rules and improving charging infrastructure. Industry observers see the growth as a sign that Europe's transition to electric mobility is gaining pace, though affordability and charging coverage remain concerns for many buyers.
- 4Trump says he ended Biden electric vehicle ruleโTrump says he ended Biden electric vehicle rule, updated fuel economy standards
President Trump announced that his administration has scrapped an electric vehicle rule introduced under Joe Biden and has updated federal fuel economy standards. The move reverses one of Biden's signature climate policies, which had pushed automakers toward greater EV production. The change is likely to reignite debate over emissions rules and their impact on the US auto industry and consumers.
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Li Auto has launched the i9, a new electric SUV offering a claimed range of 705 km and dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 400 kW. The model extends the Chinese automaker's battery-electric lineup and signals its push beyond range-extender vehicles. Industry watchers are weighing the i9's specifications against rival premium electric SUVs from Nio, Tesla and other Chinese brands.
- 6OBE Power lands new investment to grow North American EV chargingโOBE Power secures new equity investment to expand its North American EV charging network
OBE Power has secured a new equity investment to support the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network across North America. The funding will help the company broaden its charging infrastructure as demand for EV services continues to grow in the United States and Canada. Industry outlet Charged EVs reported the deal, highlighting it as a signal of continued investor interest in the EV charging sector.