Europe

Can European carmakers go green without going bust?

Later today, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra will host a second meeting on the crisis in Europe’s car industry, driven in part by strict new limits on carbon emissions for new cars.

12 February 2025

Ecotech

Scientists create fungal battery that needs feeding - then eats itself

Yeast and white rot fungus could have a small but ingenious role to play in the energy transition.

11 January 2025

Business

Northvolt AB owners vote for operations to continue amid cash concerns

Northvolt AB has signalled that its battery production operations will continue as normal, while the company ramps up efforts to find new sources of funds under the US Chapter 11 restructuring process.

9 January 2025

Ecotech

Scientists transform waste into batteries that could power grid

Sustainable alternatives to rare metals are needed as the demand for batteries increases.

8 January 2025

Ecotech

What does China’s EV dominance mean for Europe and the environment?

China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges.

3 January 2025

Mobility

What is battery swapping and could it help make EVs more popular?

The technology isn't new but it presents several challenges.

19 December 2024

Ecotech

Body heat could replace the need for batteries with this breakthrough

Using your body heat to power a watch or personal air conditioning system? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

16 December 2024

Euronews Tech Talks

What is lithium and how does it power our modern world? | Podcast

What is lithium and is it the key to the ecological transition? Euronews Tech Talks explores the topic.

11 December 2024

Mobility

Could improved charging stations increase demand for EVs?

The European Commission aims to have 3.5 million charging points by 2030.

3 December 2024

Mobility

Could a suitcase-sized onboard charger help curb truck emissions?

The onboard chargers are currently being used in eight electric trucks in Denmark to decarbonise supply chains.

28 November 2024

Business

Northvolt collapse leaves EU taxpayer on the hook for €293m

The Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy last week, dashing ambitions for the European electric vehicles sector – and leaving significant EU loans outstanding

25 November 2024

Business

Northvolt files for bankruptcy in major blow to European EV sector

The Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as the company struggles with mounting debt, after it was unable to secure rescue funding and was left with only one week of cash reserves.

22 November 2024

Travel News

Next stop: High-speed battery-powered trains in Europe

Will you be getting on board the latest revolution in rail travel: battery-powered trains?

11 November 2024

Business

Mercedes-Benz seeks to plug gap with own battery recycling factory

Mercedes is opening its own battery recycling plant in southern Germany, in an attempt to recover raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium.

23 October 2024

Earth News

France's largest lithium project is thrown into question by locals

France views the mine as crucial for both its ecological transition and national sovereignty.

5 October 2024

Ecotech

Is this new device the answer to efficient solar storage?

It builds on previous research showing solar energy can be stored for up to 18 years.

20 September 2024

Economy

EU car industry calls for urgent action as EV new car sales tumble

The industry is calling for policymakers to help, saying that, if nothing is done, the required transition will be costly not only to the carmakers but to the economy itself, as well as putting the EU's transition to zero-emission at risk.

19 September 2024

Ecotech

The ‘world’s strongest battery’ could pave the way for electric planes

The properties of the structural battery mean it could be used in a wide variety of different situations, according to the researchers.

12 September 2024

Business

Battery giant Northvolt to lay-off staff amid EV market slowdown

Northvolt has announced that it would be laying off a large part of its workforce and selling or consolidating several sites as the electric vehicle (EV) market slows down.

10 September 2024

Earth News

Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring.

8 September 2024