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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 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 drivetrains degrade quickly. The finding is being discussed by tech and environment communities online, with commenters weighing what it means for the second-hand EV market and the wider switch away from combustion engines.
- 2Used Electric Car Sales Hit Record High in March●What EV Slowdown? Used Electric Car Sales Hit A Record High In March
Used electric vehicle sales reached a record high in March, according to a report by InsideEVs. The figures run counter to ongoing narratives about an EV slowdown, suggesting demand for cheaper, second-hand electric cars remains strong even as new EV sales growth cools in some markets.
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A Nature piece examines how the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining and extraction can be reduced as global demand for the metal keeps rising with battery production. Researchers discuss ways to lower the footprint of lithium used in electric vehicles and energy storage.
- 4500,000 EV Battery Health Checks Reveal One Standout Car▼500,000 EV Battery Health Checks Put 20 Models To The Test. One Car Stood Out
A large-scale analysis of 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks compared 20 models to determine which hold their charge capacity best over time. One model reportedly stood out from the rest. Drivers and industry watchers are weighing in on what the findings mean for used EV values and buyer confidence in battery longevity.
- 5Old EV batteries seen as fix for Europe's wasted renewable energy▼‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.
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Electric vehicles sharply cut global fuel consumption in 2025, according to a report highlighted by InsideEVs. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, millions of barrels of gasoline and diesel demand are being displaced, marking one of the most significant shifts in transport energy use to date. Industry observers see it as evidence that electrification is now materially reshaping oil demand.