BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has unveiled battery and charging technology capable of delivering speeds that rival refuelling at a petrol station.

The German carmaker has launched a pilot project to integrate humanoid robots into real-world battery production.

Wayve’s latest $1.2bn funding round includes investment from major global firms, valuing the London-based start-up at $8.6bn.

Chinese regulators have introduced safety rules banning electronically-operated concealed door handles, forcing car makers to adopt mechanical releases on vehicles sold in the country.

The government has confirmed it will give a £380m grant to Tata Group’s in-construction battery plant ahead of plans to open the facility in late 2027.

Electric vehicle batteries are expected to degrade faster in the future as global temperatures increase, but research has found that gains to battery performance in recent years will more than offset this effect.

A polymer-based battery chemistry enables electric vehicles to keep working in freezing conditions, according to a study by Texas A&M University.

Improvements to battery chemistry inspired by designs developed over 120 years ago could find use in energy storage today.

BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has unveiled battery and charging technology capable of delivering speeds that rival refuelling at a petrol station.

Chinese start-up AutoFlight has successfully conducted a transition flight with its five-tonne-class electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Chinese regulators have introduced safety rules banning electronically-operated concealed door handles, forcing car makers to adopt mechanical releases on vehicles sold in the country.

A flexible chip as thin as a human hair could pave the way for a new generation of electronic wearable clothing, according to a

BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has unveiled battery and charging technology capable of delivering speeds that rival refuelling at a petrol station.

Electric vehicle batteries are expected to degrade faster in the future as global temperatures increase, but research has found that gains to battery performance in recent years will more than offset this effect.

A new expressway in central Florida will feature a stretch of electrified road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles as they drive over it.

Large commercial electric vehicles have been wirelessly recharged at speed during an electrified motorway demonstration in the US.

The government has confirmed it will give a £380m grant to Tata Group’s in-construction battery plant ahead of plans to open the facility in late 2027.

US regulators have approved a range of pilot programmes that will see electric taxis take to the skies of 26 states.

Electric vehicle batteries are expected to degrade faster in the future as global temperatures increase, but research has found that gains to battery performance in recent years will more than offset this effect.

A polymer-based battery chemistry enables electric vehicles to keep working in freezing conditions, according to a study by Texas A&M University.

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has built two ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier vessels.

A permanent underground repository for spent nuclear fuel is to begin operations in Finland, safely storing waste for up to 100,

The government has confirmed it will give a £380m grant to Tata Group’s in-construction battery plant ahead of plans to open the facility in late 2027.

OpenAI has paused plans to roll out a series of data centres across the UK, citing concerns over the cost of energy and regulati

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has built two ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier vessels.

A permanent underground repository for spent nuclear fuel is to begin operations in Finland, safely storing waste for up to 100,

A soft material that converts body heat into electricity could pave the way for self-powered wearable devices, according to a ne

Rolls-Royce SMR has partnered with Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik AB to support its small modular reactor programme, marking another step towards deployment.