Electric vehicles are gaining momentum again as fuel prices surge amid the Iran war and shifting global energy politics. What was once mainly a climate choice is increasingly a cost decision, as drivers look for relief from volatile oil markets. In Europe, demand is rising fast, with Germany briefly overtaking petrol car registrations, while subsidies and high fuel prices accelerate adoption. The US is more uneven, but expensive fuel and a growing used EV market are reshaping demand. China continues to dominate EV production and battery supply chains, strengthening its global lead. Plus: Volkswagen and MOIA are testing autonomous ridepooling in Hamburg, and in Lesotho, rider Sechaba Chabedi returns from injury to take on the brutal Roof of Africa race.