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- 1Study 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 comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EVs degrade quickly. Commenters online are debating the finding, with many citing EVs' simpler drivetrains and fewer moving parts as a likely explanation for their durability.
- 2Old EV batteries seen as key to storing Europe's renewable energy●‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Retired electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage units, helping Europe keep the surplus solar and wind power it currently wastes when generation exceeds demand. The approach is being described as a valuable resource for the continent's energy transition, turning battery waste into grid assets that can store clean electricity for later use.