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Chinese EV maker BYD says its new solid-state battery technology is nearly ready for real-world use, a step that could mean longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion packs. Automakers worldwide are racing to commercialize solid-state cells, and BYD's claim puts it among the frontrunners.

A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out faster. The findings are being widely shared among drivers and environmental commentators, with many saying they strengthen the case for buying second-hand electric cars over combustion-engine models.

Chinese EV maker BYD says its solid-state battery technology is almost ready for real-world use, with the technology expected around 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and BYD is one of several manufacturers racing to bring them to production electric vehicles.

General Motors says it has completed a closed-loop electric vehicle battery recycling pilot in which 100% of the metals used were recycled materials. The announcement, reported by Electric Cars Report, signals that batteries recovered from vehicles can be processed and returned into new cell production. If scaled, closed-loop recycling could reduce GM's dependence on newly mined lithium, nickel and cobalt and cut the environmental footprint of its EV supply chain.

A new study reports that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EVs wear out faster. The findings are being shared widely on discussion forums, with readers debating battery longevity, repair costs and what the results mean for the second-hand car market.

A new study using UK data indicates that used electric vehicles hold up better than petrol and diesel cars as mileage climbs, challenging persistent doubts about long-term battery durability. The findings are being shared among electric vehicle advocates and clean-energy commentators, who say they strengthen the case for buying second-hand EVs over comparable gas-powered cars.

OBE Power has secured a new equity investment that it will use to grow its electric vehicle charging network across North America. The announcement, reported by Charged EVs, signals continued investor interest in EV charging infrastructure as demand for public charging grows, though details on the investor and funding amount were not disclosed.

Côte d’Ivoire-based EV.Tech has secured an investment from Enko Capital to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country. The deal signals growing investor interest in African clean-mobility infrastructure, with the startup expected to use the funds to scale charging points and support adoption of electric vehicles in the region.