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- 1High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrol●High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and make older electric models a risky buy. The findings are drawing attention from drivers, car buyers and industry watchers, as they suggest EVs could hold up better over the long term than combustion-engine cars, with implications for the used-car market.
- 2Chinese automakers achieve five-minute ultrafast EV charging●Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese automakers are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging systems capable of adding a full charge in roughly five minutes. The development is being framed as a significant competitive edge over Western carmakers, intensifying the race to dominate the global EV market and reduce charging wait times to levels comparable with refuelling petrol cars.
- 3Bentley 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.
- 4Three-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.
- 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.