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I've ridden Honda's latest electric scooter with clever battery-swap technology –and it might just convince commuters to give up on petrol

Honda takes battery-swap technology global with the launch of its latest electric scooter – and I've taken it for a revealing spin.

TechRadar

Malaysia’s Anwar announces cash handouts in bid to ease living costs

Malaysian leader also says petrol prices will be cut and highway toll rates frozen to address cost of living concerns.

Al Jazeera

Divers join search for missing mother-of-three last seen in Cheshire petrol station at 3.50am

Rachel Booth bought a bottle of wine and milk from the garage at around 4am on Saturday, garage worker says

The Independent UK

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Water sports park shut as police launch urgent search for missing woman in Cheshire

Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen in a petrol station at 3:50am on Saturday

The Independent UK

Hanoi Scooter Riders Baulk At Petrol-powered Bikes Ban

Vietnam's plan to bar gas-guzzling motorbikes from central Hanoi may clear the air of the smog-smothered capital, but riders fear paying a high toll for the capital's green transition.

International Business Times

Vietnam to ban petrol and diesel motorcycles from Hanoi to tackle rising air pollution

Authorities told to prepare for transition and ensure compliance by 1 July 2026

The Independent UK

What is the electric car grant and how can I claim?

The grant comes as part of a wider push to reduce use of petrol and diesel vehicles.

Evening Standard

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Mayor's electric levy will put the brakes on clean air say Uber drivers

Half of Uber drivers with EV cars say they could go back to diesel or petrol if they have to pay the congestion charge

Evening Standard

JoJo Siwa Throws Petrol On TikTok Rumours She’s Pregnant With Chris Hughes’ Baby

I'm gonna log off forever now, k thanks.

Pedestrian.tv

High time to end the EV myths putting drivers off the switch to clean transport

Research shows many drivers still think EVs need gearboxes or that they wear out faster than petrol or diesel vehicles

Evening Standard

At least 300 end-of-life vehicles in Delhi Police fleet, RTI suggests

While several citizens in Delhi have faced action over end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles, the Delhi Police itself appears to be violating the same rules it is meant to enforce.

Newslaundry

July 7, 2025: The petrol pumps at the centre of fuel ban backlash

Vehicles cause nearly half of Delhi’s air pollution – and old vehicles pollute even more.

Newslaundry

‘The bubble had to burst’: the inside story of the Lindsey oil refinery collapse

Prax Group’s sudden demise surprised some, but others saw ‘a house of cards’ built on a thirst for debt-fuelled growth

The Guardian - UK

Dozens Hurt In Fuel Station Blast Heard Across Rome

A huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb on Friday injured nearly 30 people, two of them seriously, and rattled windows across the Italian capital.

International Business Times

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Euronews

Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles

An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling.

The Independent UK

Fire ravages Rome petrol station after huge explosion

A huge explosion shook the centre of Rome on Friday (4 July), leaving 21 people injured as locals rushed to safety.

The Independent UK

Firefighters and police injured as Rome petrol station erupts in fireball

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The Guardian - UK

The best lawnmowers: five favourites to keep your grass in check, tested

Keep your lawn neat – and avoid petrol models – with our pick of the best electric mowers, from cordless to budget-friendly to rented options

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The Independent UK

Octavia goes electric as Skoda runs out of names for its new EV push

Three new electric cars include an electric evolution of an old favourite, while petrol models get a stay of execution

Evening Standard

Fuel margins remain high despite lower prices at the pump, watchdog finds

Fuel prices fell for both petrol and diesel over the three months to the end of May by 7.6 pence per litre (ppl) and 8.4 ppl respectively.

The Conversation

Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: we show how this could work for electric vehicles in South Africa

Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles’ batteries run down quickly and take a long time to recharge. One solution is battery swapping systems, where depleted…

AAP

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

The Independent UK

Volvo XC90 review: Old timer gets upgraded, but with Temu-style tech

Volvo doesn’t do new XC90s very often – this is only the second generation since 2002. The latest update to the plug-in hybrid model tries to bring it in line with the all-new, all-electric EX90

The Independent UK

The petrol car that thinks it’s an EV

British-built Nissan Qashqai e-Power now feels more like an electric car than ever – but it’s petrol-powered

AAP

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

A man who doused another man in petrol and set him on fire will be close to 90 years old before he is eligible for parole.

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