Your EV is carrying six invisible passengers? EU data shows how electric cars differ from petrol & diesel vehicles

Electric vehicles are considerably heavier than their petrol-powered counterparts, mainly because of the added weight of their battery systems. According to recent European Union data, plug-in hybrids are the heaviest, followed by fully electric cars, while combustion-only vehicles remain the lightest. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has also proposed giving used EV batteries a second life…

Global Market: China equities muted as Hong Kong stocks slide amid global risks

Chinese equities remained largely subdued on Tuesday, with defensive sectors cushioning losses in technology stocks. The Shanghai Composite was nearly flat, while the CSI300 slipped marginally. Liquor, consumer staples and banking stocks gained, but technology-focused indices declined. Hong Kong stocks came under greater pressure, while global bond yields, Middle East tensions and oil prices above…