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Earth News

Heat pumps and EVs can save EU households over €2,200 a year - report

Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.

Business

Tesla profits up as Musk shifts focus to robotaxis

Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025.

Business

Mercedes and Samsung SDI sign first EV battery supply deal

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz.

Earth News

Europeans rush to buy solar and heat pumps as energy bills soar

The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas.

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Earth News

Would switching to an EV save you money as gas prices spike?

“Clean power and electrification combined is what provides the most security,” says Ember analyst Euan Graham.

Earth News

A climate ‘catch-22’: Can EV batteries cope with extreme heat?

Warmer temperatures accelerate the degradation of batteries in EVs, posing a “make-or-break” for people considering making the switch.

Business

CATL and Stellantis break ground on Spain’s largest EV battery plant

Europe’s second-largest carmaker Stellantis and Chinese EV battery giant CATL have started construction on a €4.1bn battery factory in northeastern Spain, expected to create 4,000 jobs.

Europe in Motion

Sluggish car market: Which EU countries are bucking the trend?

Some countries are experiencing a mini-boom in the automobile industry thanks to state incentives, despite modest consumer demand.

Economy

The electric transition: Which EU country is buying the most EVs?

New battery-electric car registrations in the EU jumped by 25.7% in October compared to the same period last year. But which country is leading the EV race?

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China's 2-tonne eVTOL completes cross-city cargo test flight

A domestically developed 2-tonne eVTOL has completed a low-altitude cross-city cargo test flight in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How many EV chargers does Europe need?

“Unless the charging infrastructure keeps up, it will be difficult for the EV industry to sustain growth,” said Tata Elxsi CEO Manoj Raghavan.

Tech News

Tesla unveils slightly cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla has talked about a cheaper car for years, though the two new “standard” models are priced well above the $25,000 price tag promised.

The Big Question

Buying an electric car ‘is an act of faith’, says Hyundai Europe CEO

“If you're the second preferred vehicle for the customer, you're the first one they're not buying,” Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, told The Big Question.

Business

Germany’s Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs at its auto-parts business

The engineering giant is hoping the job cuts will save €2.5bn as Europe’s car market crisis stretches on.

Business

Electric vehicle sales surge across EU as overall car market stalls

Battery-electric and hybrid models are gaining ground in the EU, while diesel and petrol car sales continue to lose momentum.

The Big Question

BYD: Should European manufacturers really be scared of Chinese EVs?

“The conversion rate from test drive to purchase is outstanding in every market,” BYD’s Maria Grazia Davino told The Big Question.