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No, EVs haven't overtaken combustion cars in the UK — here's what the latest sales data actually shows

European automotive body suggests sales of electric vehicles are booming
Results show annual EV sales in the UK have overtaken petrol cars
But plug-in hybrids are propping up the figures

New data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) suggests that more electric vehicles have been sold over the past 12 months than petrol cars, marking it as the first time this monumental shift has been recorded.

The milestone comes amid continued debate over the UK government's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, with several manufacturers arguing the sales targets remain unrealistic without stronger consumer demand.

However, the recent data shows that in the 12 months to May 2026, UK consumers bought 516,490 new BEVs, compared with only 504,010 new petrol cars, according to analysis by Carbon Brief.

Similarly, data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that registrations of petrol...

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The 8849 Tank 5 builds on earlier designs to deliver even more power while retaining all the signature features, like the projector

If you can get over the issue that this isn’t a phone you can put in your pocket, the Tank 5 has a few virtues that are difficult to ignore. The projector is amazing if a little noisy, the OLED display is gorgeous, and the SoC is powerful enough

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Lawmaker warns of administration’s ‘fetishization’ of Silicon Valley startups

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Dbrand Kills Portal Companion Cube Case After Valve's Legal Warning

We have all heard that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission, but as Dbrand is finding out, permission still matters. Having not secured it from Valve before forging ahead with its Portal-themed Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine, Dbrand has been forced

Shark's New PowerDetect Transformer Turns Into Three Different Types Of Vacuum

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