Battery-electric models captured 28% of new car registrations last quarter, driven by subsidies and expanded charging networks.
The milestone reflects years of policy support and falling battery costs. Legacy automakers accelerated EV lineups while new entrants gained share in the compact SUV segment.
Utilities report manageable load growth thanks to overnight charging incentives. Critics note charging deserts persist in rural areas.
Major indices rally after CPI data shows price growth at a three-year low, fueling bets on earlier rate cuts from central banks.
Global VC investment rises 18% quarter-on-quarter, led by enterprise AI, climate tech, and healthcare automation.
Policy makers keep benchmark rates unchanged but revise forward guidance, citing resilient labor markets and moderating goods inflation.
World leaders agree on binding safety standards for frontier AI models, marking the first multilateral treaty on artificial intelligence governance.
Researchers demonstrate error-corrected qubits at scale, bringing commercially viable quantum processors within reach for cloud providers.