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.

Five major car manufacturers will face trial at London’s High Court over the ongoing 2015 ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal.

Formula 1 motor racing has announced a partnership with UK-headquartered power generation firm Aggreko that will see low-carbon power solutions featured at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season.

The EV revolution is being hampered by one main concern – range anxiety. How is Mazda allaying fears?

New tariffs on electric vehicles traded between the European Union and the UK could cost EU carmakers €4.3bn over the next three years, says an industry body.

The average price of an electric vehicle in the EU has fallen for the first time since 2020, with consumers saving an average of £1,500 as carmakers release affordable models to meet climate targets.

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.

A portable atomic clock that has been successfully tested at sea could change the future of marine navigation.

Amazon has announced an $11.57bn deal to buy Globalstar as it looks to increase its space presence and compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Methane emissions from the world’s largest cities have unexpectedly risen 6% since 2019, according to satellite data, suggesting that some sources are unaccounted for.

Households may be encouraged to maximise their energy consumption this summer by running appliances such as dishwashers or charging their electric cars in order to help balance the grid.

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 800MW Springwell Solar Farm has been granted approval as Britain breaks the solar power generation record with the sunny spring weather.

OpenAI has published a policy document to help ensure the economic benefits of AI are shared with human workers.