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Volkswagen has its foot on the gas and is fully charged ahead in the efficiency race. Volkswagen has unveiled Mission Efficiency, a new electric vehicle (EV) prototype that has already set three world records. The concept model breaks records for all road-approved vehicles in aerodynamics, energy consumption, and overall efficiency in its class. Mission Efficiency is based on an already-existing Volkswagen EV: ID.Polo, but longer and lower like the VX XL1 from 2013. With the battery size of the ID.Polo and the fairings of the XL1, Mission Efficiency was designed to be more aerodynamic and to reduce fuel consumption. The…

Published on 14/09/2026 – 14:47 GMT+2•Updated 19:59 The European Parliament is pushing for tougher EU-wide deadlines and automatic approvals to speed up energy infrastructure, setting the stage for a clash with EU countries seeking more flexibility over how their national permitting systems work, according to an internal document seen by…

The family of Taig Savage is facing another difficult development in the case of the 22-year-old Penticton man who was killed five years ago. “It’s shocking. It’s really shocking,” Taig’s mom Tracey Savage said Monday after learning that two more accused have reached plea agreements in the case.The developments come…

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In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Summa Health’s first tech bets, the healthcare leaders on Forbes Veteran 250 list, BioMarin’s acquisition of an early-stage bone disease therapy, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.Last October, venture capital firm General Catalyst paid $485 million to…

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