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- 1US Rolls Back Clean Car Rules as China and Europe Push Ahead●America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us U.S. regulators are trying to slow down the t
US regulators are moving to weaken fuel economy standards and slow the transition to electric vehicles, a shift commentators describe as a full American retreat from clean car policy. Critics argue the rollback will leave the US behind as Europe and China continue pushing EV adoption and manufacturing, meaning the global market will move on without American leadership.
- 2Study finds high-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol▼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, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and make second-hand electric cars a risky purchase. The findings are drawing attention as drivers weigh the used EV market against rising running costs for combustion-engine cars.
- 3Plug-in EV sales share climbs across diverse countries in 2026●Plug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
New figures on plug-in electric vehicle sales and registrations around August 2026 show battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range models making up a striking share of new passenger cars in several countries. Norway is again approaching a 100% plug-in share, but commentators note the more remarkable trend is the range of countries joining the list, spanning different continents, income levels, electricity grids and government policies.
- 4Over a Third of Car Buyers Give Up on Purchases Over Battery Shortages▼Over 1/3 Car Buyers Abandon Purchase Plans Reluctantly Due To Lack Of Expected Batteries
A new report says more than a third of prospective car buyers are reluctantly abandoning their purchase plans because the vehicles they want lack the batteries they expected, such as long-range or specific-brand cells. The findings point to ongoing battery supply constraints and configuration downgrades frustrating consumers in the electric vehicle market.
- 5BYD'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.