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Underground ‘bugs’ could be the future of solar energy storage

The soil battery is one of dozens of 'adventurous' projects that have just been granted €17 million from the UK government.

Mobility

The first hybrid battery train is making its way to Europe

The so-called hybrid “tri-mode” means the train can switch between battery, electric or diesel and can operate on electrified and non-electrified lines.

Eco-Innovation

Dutch students devise carbon-eating electric vehicle

The all-electric Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) car uses carbon capture technology to absorb CO2 as it drives.

Eco-Innovation

Cheaper electric vehicles are coming despite high battery costs

The new Equinox EV is only slightly more expensive than regular compact SUVs.

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Eco-Innovation

This low cost battery could cut the cost of green energy in your home

Scientists at MIT have invented a new battery to back-up renewables, at a sixth of the cost of the standard model.

Green News

US tax credits for electric vehicles spark talk of possible trade war

The credits encourage manufacturing in the US but foreign car companies say they are discouraging international trade.

Eco-Innovation

This paper battery with a water switch could help cut electronic waste

The team behind the paper battery say it could be used for smart labels, environmental sensors and even medical devices.

Eco-Innovation

How batteries will supercharge the renewable revolution

The cost of solar and wind energy keeps going down - now we need storage to take fossil fuels out of the picture completely.

Tech News

Europe's net zero industrial plant is coming to Spain

Plans for a green hydrogen generation plant and a wind power generation and smart wind turbine assembly plant are also underway.

Mobility

Battery or hydrogen? Truck makers are facing a fork in the road

Truck makers are also under pressure to go electric, but they need to decide whether conventional batteries or hydrogen is the way to go.

Green News

Switzerland spent 14 years and €2 billion on this 'water battery'

A large capacity water battery in Switzerland will help stabilise European energy grids.

Mobility

Super EVs: The electric cars smashing speed and distance records

These concept models offer an exciting glimpse into the electric vehicles of the future.

Tech News

A ‘CO2 battery’ could help store solar and wind energy. Here’s how

The storage technology could iron out the main drawback of using solar or wind power.

Eco-Innovation

Soaring battery costs fail to cool electric vehicle sales

The rising price of fossil fuels and environmental concerns mean people are still buying electric cars despite an increase in cost.

Mobility

This Swedish pilot school is pinning its hopes on electric aviation

The school, which is enrolling students for classes beginning in May, will train its students for the most part using a small two-seater electric airplane.

Eco-Innovation

7 of the biggest myths about electric cars debunked by experts

As the energy crisis gets worse, many of us are left wondering: could an electric vehicle offer a helping hand?

Green News

Euroviews. How can we make electric car batteries sustainable?

A global transition to a low-carbon world means moving away from environmentally harmful lithium extraction and looking at greener solutions.

Mobility

What’s it like inside Fisker’s Ocean electric vehicle? We take a look

Eco-friendly seats and a solar roof: Euronews Next steps inside Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV, which aims to be the world’s most sustainable car.

Rethink

Meet the men redesigning the battery to make it more sustainable

Aceleron claims to have designed the world’s "most sustainable" lithium-ion battery; one that is reusable, repairable, and recyclable.

Green News

Don't throw away old batteries, feed them to your plants instead

Recycled batteries can be turned into fertiliser that is being used to grow food.