EV Momentum Surges as Grid Batteries Boom and Climate Grants Get Unlocked

Electric vehicle sales in the European Union surged 40.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with EVs now commanding 25.7% of new car sales across 16 major markets. The Iran war's impact on oil prices has sent consumers scrambling for alternatives, with Renault now seeing over 50% of its UK orders as electric—up from just 10% two years ago.

2. Delhi-NCR Moves to Mandate Electric Trucks and Ban New Petrol/Diesel...