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Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

Business

Germany battery maker Varta seeking recharge as yearly targets lowered

The firm blames pessimistic outlook on reduced demand in the energy storage market.

Ecotech

‘Bacterial batteries’: How bacteria in soil could power farming tech

Bacteria in soil could power technology that makes farms more productive.

Mobility

VivaTech 2024: Safer EV batteries and flying taxis on show in Paris

Transport companies are presenting their latest innovations at the VivaTech. On land and in the air, the trends are electrification and autonomy.

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Ecotech

‘Game changers’: Battery costs drop by 90% in 15 years

To hit our 2030 energy goals, global storage capacity needs to increase sixfold. Batteries will do most of the heavy lifting.

Business

Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams

This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China.

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

Ecotech

Wind-powered heat pumps could slash energy bills by up to one third

Adding solar panels and a battery to the mix could make the cost and carbon savings even greater, according to a new report.

Business

Here's where Britain's biggest EV factory is going to be built

Tata has announced it is to set up its first gigafactory outside India in Somerset, with battery production likely to start in 2026.

Ecotech

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry

The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

Europe News

EIB is key to boost confidence in green investments, says new chief

The new head of the European Investment Bank told Euronews on Thursday that the institution should support farmers.

Ecotech

One of Europe’s deepest mines is being turned into a gravity battery

A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store.

Mobility

This is how cold weather affects your EV and what you can do about it

Does the cold affect your EV’s battery performance and range? Are EVs harder to handle in snow? Here’s what you need to know about winter EV driving.

Ecotech

Power your devices using indoor light with these high-tech cells

Can solar cells work indoors? This tech turns any light into power eliminating need for batteries.

Europe News

Brussels approves Northvolt German state aid to avoid losing out to US

Swedish battery producer Northvolt will receive €902 million in German state aid, as Brussels makes its first use of more flexible state aid rules to prevent investment from being diverted away from Europe.

Business

Tesla could lose its prime spot in the EV market to a Chinese company

Elon Musk may not be sitting too long on top of the world's biggest electric car empire.

Ecotech

Solar panel prices fell by over 50% in 2023

This year saw record-breaking solar output and a 'momentous shift’ in battery production.

Earth News

Sweden is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

From salt batteries to ‘flying’ ferries, here’s why Sweden is our Green Country of the Month.

Earth News

Here’s how electric car batteries could be recycled in the future

The researchers have developed a recycling method that allows recovery of 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the lithium in electric car batteries.

Mobility

Are we prepared to tackle the risk of EV fires?

While EV fires happen less frequently than in traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, they pose very different challenges for first responders.