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- 1Study finds high-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrolโHigh-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.
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Michigan is giving used electric-vehicle batteries a new purpose, according to the state. The programme points to growing efforts to repurpose or recycle EV batteries instead of sending them to landfill, extending their usefulness after they leave vehicles. It highlights Michigan's push to position itself as a hub for battery and electric-vehicle industry activity in the United States.
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Nissan has presented the third generation of its e-POWER powertrain, its series-hybrid technology in which a petrol generator charges a battery that drives the wheels entirely by electric motor. The company published a technical overview on its global site, detailing efficiency and refinement improvements over earlier versions. The announcement has drawn attention from technology enthusiasts debating whether the series-hybrid approach can compete with battery-electric vehicles and rival hybrids.
- 4Plug-in EV sales share climbs across diverse countries in 2026โPlug-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.
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The driver of an electric car has died in a fire in Moussy-le-Neuf, a commune in the Oise department north of Paris. French reports describe the vehicle catching alight, with the occupant unable to escape. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the fire safety of electric vehicles, though the exact cause of the blaze has not been established.
- 6LFP batteries become key factor in EV buying decisionsโThe LFP pivot: Why battery chemistry is becoming crucial when buying an electric vehicle
Automotive coverage is focusing on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and why battery chemistry is becoming a crucial consideration for electric vehicle buyers. LFP cells are cheaper, more durable and less reliant on scarce nickel and cobalt, and more automakers are adopting them in mainstream models, prompting shoppers to weigh chemistry alongside range and price.
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Arval UK, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company, has surpassed 63,000 electric vehicles in its fleet, passing a significant milestone in its electrification strategy. The achievement underlines the pace at which company car fleets are shifting to battery-electric models, and highlights growing business demand for zero-emission vehicles in the UK as firms work towards net-zero targets.