Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Michigan turned to modern biology labs to find ways to improve battery performance in electric aircraft. Technology that helps us better understand our cells could also unlock a future of zero-emission aviation. The types of batteries we have developed so far have made electrification of … Read more
The Labour government could face fresh trouble just days into the new administration amid concerns electric vehicle sales targets are being missed. Keir Starmer’s party won a landslide victory last week, taking 412 seats in the House of Commons, forcing Rishi Sunak to resign as prime minister, while the Conservatives lost 251 seats in parliament. … Read more
Chinese freight containers on the map of Europe. Import of Chinese goods concept. 3D rendered … [+] illustration. getty The European Union has imposed preliminary fine increases on Chinese electric vehicles. European carmakers do not know when the expected retaliations will come and how severe they will be. The EU on Thursday raised tariffs to … Read more
German carmakers such as Volkswagen and BMW are increasingly warning about the potential negative consequences of EU tariffs for the long-term competitiveness of the European car industry, but also for their own operations in China. ADVERTISEMENT German carmaker Volkswagen recently criticized the EU’s plans to impose import duties of up to 38% on Chinese electric … Read more
SIR JIM Ratcliffe’s Ineos has announced it is delaying the launch of its first ever electric vehicle – just months after it was unveiled. The Ineos Fusilier SUV was initially scheduled to go into production in 2027, with a fully electric and plug-in hybrid engine option. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos, unveiled … Read more
Blue-spotted ribbontail ray. Credit: Morgan Bennet Smith Researchers have discovered the unique nanostructures responsible for the electric blue spots of the blue-spotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma), with potential applications for developing chemical-free coloration. The team also has ongoing research into the equally enigmatic blue coloration of the blue shark (Prionace glauca). This research, titled “Ribbontail … Read more
Brussels accuses Beijing of giving its carmakers huge subsidies, leading to artificially low prices and unfair competition. ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission has confirmed what seemed a preconceived conclusion: it will impose high tariffs on electric vehicles (BEVs) produced in China from 5 July. This is a major decision that will redefine relations with Beijing and … Read more
One of Britain’s most popular electric cars has a “potentially dangerous” problem that could put drivers and other road users at risk, according to a consumer watchdog. Product testing group Which? says it discovered the problem in the UK’s second best-selling electric car, the MG 4, during controlled and repeated tests the company carries out … Read more
Rivian and Volkswagen have announced a surprise partnership to develop next-generation software, electronic control units (ECUs) and related network architecture design and development. The move shows that Volkswagen’s gamble on Cariad has backfired, though Rivian’s software expertise may not have helped matters that much. As surprising as it may seem, the announced partnership between Rivian … Read more
Image caption, The sports car is powered by the fast-charging battery Article information Author, Zoe Kleinman Role, Technology Editor 9 hours ago An electric car battery developed by British start-up Nyobolt has successfully charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes and 37 seconds in the first live demonstration. This was achieved using a purpose-built … Read more