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BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 aim for up to 805 km per charge in long-distance driving tests

BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 are proving single-charge performance in long-distance real-world driving, easing electric vehicle range anxiety. TechRadar reported the iX3 can indicate up to 480 miles of range when fully charged, rising to 550 miles in Max Range mode, and that a 10-minute charge can add 231 miles. Volvo’s EX60 targets 500 miles, with a 95 kWh model rated at 410 miles and a 117 kWh version planned for 503 miles.

AI & Enterprise

Nvidia weighs investment in Mercury at $20 billion valuation

Nvidia is moving to invest in Mercury, a supplier of training data for its AI models, in a deal that could value Mercury at $20 billion. Mercury sells training data used to build AI models, and General Catalyst is reported to be discussing leading the funding round. The company’s revenue has surged, with annual revenue topping $2 billion in June 2026 and first-half revenue at $614 million. The talks come as scrutiny of recycling finance resurfaces and market indicators have shifted.

Crypto

Bank of England tests trade finance payments using stablecoins and digital pound

The Bank of England is testing a payments structure that uses stablecoins and a simulated digital pound in cross-border trade finance. The trial, run at its Digital Pound Lab, is designed to check whether stablecoin payments and digital pound settlement can work in a single flow. It uses no real customer funds. The central bank said the exercise does not signal future policy direction or endorse any company or product, and it has not decided whether to issue a digital pound.