Carris Metropolitana announced the reinforcement of its fleet with 37 new electric buses, in an investment of 16 million euros, although it faces operational difficulties due to lack of space at the bus terminals in Lisbon. #Lisboa #TransportePúblico #Sustentabilidade (translated)
A study revealed that one in six consumers of fast-moving consumer technology in Portugal disposed of electrical waste in regular trash, prompting the Electrão Association to raise awareness about the importance of proper recycling of these devices. #Reciclagem #ResíduosElétricos #Sustentabilidade (translated)
In 2025, the European Union recorded a 10% increase in exports of electric and hybrid cars, totaling 64.7 billion euros, while imports grew by 4%, reaching 45.1 billion euros, according to Eurostat data. #CarrosElétricos #Exportações #UniãoEuropeia (translated)
Tax expert Sérgio Vasques warns that the vehicle tax is at risk of extinction due to the increase in electric cars and the consequent decrease in combustion vehicles. #JavaScript #AdBlocker #WebDevelopment (translated)
Volkswagen has replaced the electric models ID. 4 and ID. 5 with the new ID. Tiguan, which will be available in 2027 with two battery options and three power levels, while seeking to optimize its production and regain profits after financial challenges. #Volkswagen #IDTiguan #SUVeléctrico (translated)
Stella Li, executive vice president of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and responsible for the company's international expansion, acknowledged this month that geopolitics poses the biggest challenge to the brand's growth abroad. #ExportaçõesChinesas #IndústriaAutomóvel #VeículosElétricos (translated)
In September 2026, electric vehicle sales surpassed those of gasoline and hybrid models for the first time, indicating a significant shift in automotive market preferences. #VeículosElétricos #OperaçãoStop #MobilidadeSustentável (translated)
The new Jaguar Type 01, now with enhanced design and a power of 1030 hp, marks the brand's transition to fully electric models and aims to position itself in the luxury market by competing with manufacturers like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. #Jaguar #Type01 #CarrosElétricos (translated)
China has agreed to cut more than 50% of its exports of plug-in hybrid vehicles to Europe after negotiations aimed at mitigating the consequences of tariffs imposed by the European Union on electric cars manufactured in China. #Exportações #HíbridosPlugIn #UniãoEuropeia (translated)
In September 2026, 100% electric cars reached first place in sales in Portugal, surpassing hybrid models for the first time and reflecting a significant change in the country's automotive market. #CarrosElétricos #TransiçãoEnergética #CGA (translated)
100% electric cars surpassed hybrids and reached first place in sales in Portugal in September 2026. #CarrosElétricos #Multibanco #NegociaçõesSalariais (translated)
A Land Rover will announce a smaller and more affordable version of the Defender, called the Defender Sport, which will feature hybrid and electric engines while maintaining the robust aesthetic of the original model. #LandRover #DefenderSport #SUV (translated)
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were formally accused by the U.S. of torture against political prisoners, including the use of electric shocks and beatings, with the possibility of facing up to 50 years in prison if convicted. #Maduro #Tortura #Venezuela (translated)
Ivan Kleber wrote that a new accusation against Nicolás Maduro and his wife claimed that the two led a system of repression that employed electric shocks, simulated drownings, beatings, sleep deprivation, isolation, and threats against the families of political prisoners. According to him, American citizens were also among the victims. #Venezuela #DireitosHumanos #Maduro (translated)
Antonio Tabet stated that, in seven years, the person he referred to had presented two projects that were still in progress: one about lottery collection and another about electric vehicle batteries. He said he had saved the readers' time, but not the time or money of the taxpayers. #Economia #Política #Desperdício (translated)
Brands from the United States and China account for 36% of electric car sales in Portugal. #JavaScript #AdBlocker #WebDevelopment (translated)
In Portugal, electric car sales have surpassed hybrid sales for the first time, consolidating their leadership in the automotive market. #JavaScript #AdBlocker #WebDevelopment (translated)
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its range of electric vehicles with new, more advanced models, but at the same time will discontinue several less efficient battery models by 2027. #MercedesBenz #VeículosElétricos #InovaçãoAutomotiva (translated)
Andrade stated that, according to Rogério Marinho's proposal, workers would start to be paid by the hour, instead of eliminating the 6x1 schedule. He also predicted the return of betting, the extinction of the constitutional floors for health and education, and the end of quotas. Regarding Flávio's coordinator, Andrade said that she had indicated a cut of 1.5% of GDP as early as 2027, which, according to him, could precede the end of programs such as Pé de Meia, Farmácia do Povo, and Mais Especialistas. Andrade also wrote that the middle class would be affected: he claimed that the PPI would return, raising fuel prices and benefiting shareholders, that the income tax table would remain unchanged for years, and that electric cars would lose incentives. He added that, in light of the consequences, those responsible would blame wars, the PT, and communism. #Trabalho #Educação #Política (translated)
In the third quarter of 2026, Tesla sold 486,532 vehicles, achieving the second best sales result in its history, despite being surpassed by BYD in the global electric vehicle market. #Tesla #Vendas #CarrosElétricos (translated)
