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- 1Plug-in EV sales share rising across diverse countries by August 2026βPlug-in #EV share of new passenger-car sales/registrations around August 2026, counting BEVs + PHEVs/EREVs. The remarkab
Plug-in electric vehicles β battery-electric plus plug-in hybrids and extended-range models β are claimed to make up a striking share of new passenger-car sales and registrations around August 2026. Norway is approaching a near-total share, but observers note the more notable story is which other countries join it, spanning different continents, income levels, power grids and government policies.
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Analysts are arguing that the conversation about artificial intelligence and energy should not be limited to how much power data centres consume. Writing in GIS Reports, commentators suggest AI is also reshaping how energy is produced, managed and distributed, with implications for grid efficiency, investment patterns and energy policy beyond the headline growth in electricity demand.
- 3Isack Hadjar opens up on eventful first Red Bull seasonβIsack has certainly had an eventful first season at Red Bull π Speaking to Tom Clarkson on Beyond The Grid, @ Isack_Hadj
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar sat down with Tom Clarkson on the Beyond The Grid podcast to reflect on his debut season with the team. The Frenchman discussed missing three races, signing a new Red Bull contract, and the experience of partnering Max Verstappen, calling his first year eventful.
- 4Russia deploys special munitions against pylons and bridges, Zelensky aide saysβLousy news: Russia has started using special munitions to destroy high-voltage pylons and metal bridges β Zelensky's adv
Ukraine says Russia has begun using special munitions to destroy high-voltage pylons and metal bridges. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to President Zelensky, said the Russians used a shaped-charge cutting munition (KRSN) on a jet-powered UAV in Kyiv for the first time. The development raises concerns about attacks on critical infrastructure spreading beyond energy grids to transport links.
- 5Isack Hadjar opens up about wrist injury from summer breakβΌRed Bull driver Ψ₯Ψ³ΨΨ§Ω ΨΨ¬Ψ§Ψ± (Isack Hadjar) π«π· talks about the wrist injury he sustained during summer break F1: Beyond th
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar has spoken publicly about the wrist injury he picked up during the F1 summer break, in a new interview on the Beyond the Grid podcast. The Frenchman's comments offer fans insight into how the setback affected him and his recovery heading into the second half of the season.
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Fans and motorsport media are taking stock of which Formula 1 drivers are tied to their teams beyond 2026 and whose deals run out at the end of this season. With the new technical regulations arriving in 2026, several big names could become free agents, sparking speculation about driver moves across the grid, from championship contenders to midfield seats.
- 7Cheche Group Announces Strategic Investment in Energy StorageβCheche Strategic Investment Targets Energy Storage
Cheche Group has made a strategic investment aimed at the energy storage sector, according to a news report. The move signals the company's interest in expanding beyond its core business into energy storage, an area attracting growing investor attention as demand for batteries and grid-scale storage rises worldwide. Further details of the investment, including its size and partners, were not disclosed in the report.
- 8Esteban Ocon faces 2027 free agency after Haas exitβ"I am still motivated. I am still hungry" Esteban Ocon is a free agent for the 2027 season, and is optimistic his Haas d
Esteban Ocon says he is 'still motivated' and 'still hungry' as he becomes a free agent for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The French driver is optimistic that his departure from Haas will not mark the end of his F1 career, and he remains determined to stay on the grid beyond his current spell with the American team.
- 9Esteban Ocon insists F1 career not over after Haas exitβRaceFans (@racefansdotnet): "This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career" says Esteban Ocon after Haas announc
Haas has confirmed Esteban Ocon will leave the team at the end of the 2026 season, ending his spell with the American squad. Responding to the announcement, the French driver said: "This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career", signalling his intent to stay on the grid and find another seat for 2027 and beyond.
- 10Formula 1 launches grid match contest for ultimate race experienceβΌMatch the grid for your chance to win the ultimate F1 experience
Formula 1 is offering fans the chance to win what it calls the ultimate F1 experience by correctly matching the grid. Details of the prize and entry process were not specified beyond the promotion itself. The campaign targets motorsport fans looking for closer access to the sport, and it arrives as interest in F1 competitions and fan giveaways remains high worldwide.
- 11Fernando Alonso extends F1 career with new Aston Martin contractβΌFernando Alonso, 45, extends F1 career by signing new contract at Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract with Aston Martin, extending his Formula 1 career at the age of 45. The two-time world champion will continue racing with the team, underlining his status as one of the sport's most durable competitors and keeping him on the grid beyond his mid-forties, an unusual feat in modern F1.
- 12Solar farm and power line request filed with Oklahoma regulatorsβΌSolar farm and power line request presented to Oklahoma regulators
A proposal combining a solar farm with associated power line infrastructure has been presented to regulators in Oklahoma. Details of the developer, project size, and location have not yet been made public beyond the filing itself. The request now awaits review by state utility regulators, who will determine whether the project can proceed.
- 13PeakDo teases Starlink Mini power bank with semi-solid-state batteryβPeakDo teases new Starlink Mini power bank with a semi-solid-state battery
PeakDo is teasing a new power bank designed for the Starlink Mini portable satellite dish, built around a semi-solid-state battery. Details remain scarce beyond the teaser, but the promise of semi-solid-state cell technology points to higher energy density and improved safety compared with conventional lithium-ion packs. The announcement is drawing attention from satellite internet users and gadget watchers interested in longer runtimes for off-grid Starlink Mini setups.
- 14Fernando Alonso makes brief declaration on his F1 futureβFernando Alonso delivers 'five-minute' declaration over F1 future decision
Fernando Alonso has issued what he called a 'five-minute' declaration regarding his Formula 1 future, addressing questions over whether he will continue racing beyond his current contract. The two-time world champion's comments come as speculation continues about how long the 43-year-old Spaniard will remain on the grid and what his next move will be.
- 15Esteban Ocon's Haas seat under threat from Ferrari junior Rafael CamaraβEsteban Oconβs Haas and F1 future in jeopardy for 2027 season as Ferrari junior Rafael Camaraβs twist eme
Reports say Esteban Ocon's future at Haas and in Formula 1 beyond 2026 is in doubt, with Ferrari junior Rafael Camara emerging as a possible contender for a race seat. The Frenchman, who joined Haas from Alpine, could face pressure as teams weigh promising young drivers for the 2027 season, though no official decisions have been announced by either Haas or Ferrari.