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- 1Electric vehicle sales are plummeting worldwide●Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?
Electric vehicle sales are falling sharply, prompting questions about whether EVs could become a niche product rather than a mainstream replacement for petrol cars. The slump is being widely debated, with attention on slowing consumer demand, pricing concerns and the future pace of the industry's transition to electric transport.
- 2High-mileage electric cars found 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 and motors wear out faster than combustion engines. The findings are being debated among drivers and industry watchers, with implications for the second-hand EV market and consumer confidence in electric mobility.
- 3Three-quarters of UK plug-in hybrids cannot use rapid chargers▼Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
A Guardian report says three-quarters of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid cars cannot use the country's rapid electric-vehicle chargers, highlighting a compatibility gap as charging networks expand and petrol prices push drivers toward electrified vehicles. The finding raises questions about how practical plug-in hybrids are for quick top-ups, and adds to debate over whether buyers should opt for fully electric cars instead.
- 4Bentley unveils the Torcal, its first electric car●Bentley unveils the Torcal, its first EV https:// lucire.com/insider/20260923/be ntley-unveils-the-torcal-its-rst-ev/ # V
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, the British luxury marque's first fully electric vehicle. The announcement marks a milestone in Bentley's shift toward electrification and away from petrol engines, and is drawing attention from automotive and sustainability watchers alike, with the car described as an electric SUV developed under parent company Volkswagen Group.
- 5Johnny Cash's 1970 Rolls-Royce Converted to Electric▼Johnny Cash's old 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been turned into an EV after it had 'black smoke' coming out of it
A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.